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William "Billy" Spears, 55, of Salem, passed away June 27, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1969 in Seymour, Indiana.

This week, the First Baptist Church of Salem hosted their 10th annual community Vacation Bible School (VBS). This community VBS…

If you were anywhere near the corner of State Roads 56 and 135 on Sunday afternoon, you might’ve heard the music, the laughter, or the distant echo of applause. What you might not have heard — but almost certainly would have felt — was the sense of belonging that blanketed the space like shade on a sweltering day.

Anita Kay (Stephenson) Smith, 87, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her residence, the family farm. Kay Smith’s life was full of family, faith, food, and farming. Although she lived the majority of her years in one area, it was a beautiful life during which she strived to be open, learn new things, and love the people around her.

Mrs. Gloria Marie Fleenor, age 69, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 27 at her home.

Marvin Bennett Marshall, age 89, of Campbellsburg passed away, Thursday, June 26, 2025. Mr. Marshall was born August 24, 1935 in Campbellsburg, the son of Albert and Irma Bennett Marshall. He was a member of Westview Church where he served as an Elder for many years. Marvin retired after 38 years from Child Craft as a quality control supervisor.

Families looking for free fun, food, and fireworks won’t have to go far this weekend. On Saturday, June 28, the Gibson Township Fire Department is hosting a full day of community celebration at the United Producers Stockyards, just northeast of Scottsburg.

Fellowship Baptist Church will host a food giveaway this Thursday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at its Mission Center, located at 9271 E. U.S. Hwy. 150 in Hardinsburg.

Mildred Faye "Millie" Bobbitt, 92, formerly of Salem, passed away June 19, 2025 at La Bella of Clifton in Illinois. Born August 8, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Grace Brocar Williams.

Two Washington County towns officially joined Indiana’s growing trail network on Friday, June 20, as ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for new Monon South Trail trailheads in Campbellsburg and Pekin.

Larry Vernon Collins, 72, passed away on June 20th in the loving arms of his wife at Norton Pavilion in Louisville. He was a retired truck driver for 50 years with 4 million safe miles. The last 36 years were with Hass Carriage in Sellersburg, Indiana.

Brian P. O'Meara, age 58 of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in his home. Mr. O'Meara was born April 20, 1967 in Quincy Massachusetts the son of William F. O'Meara and Shirley Spargo O'Meara.