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The D. Jack Mahuron Education Fund was established at the Washington County Community Foundation to encourage educators and staff to teach in innovative ways. This year, the fund has awarded several teachers in the county school corporations approximately $9,000.00.

Grants totaling over $120,000.00 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2025 grant cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

First Baptist Church will be providing warm, holiday-style meals on November 8 from 12:00-2:00 pm. The church is located at 200 E. Walnut St., Salem.

The shadows are stirring once again around Salem’s historic square... and for one night only, guests can step into the town’s darker past with the return of the Murder & Mayhem Tour.

E&H Tubing, Inc. (E&H Tubing), located at 416 S High Street, Salem, Indiana is submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge storm water exposed to industrial activities. Run off from the facility discharges to Mill Creek which ultimately drains into the Blue River. Questions or comments should be directed to Josh Hanna at the above-mentioned

Plan now to attend the 56th annual Fort Vallonia Days Festival! Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th, 2025.

"Join us for a glamorous night of 1920s flair, secret cocktails, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction — all in support of CASA and the children we serve. Masks and vintage vibes highly encouraged but not required."

The Salem Bumps and Babies Family Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church, 1645 S. State Road 135, Salem.

It is nearly that time of year again. The leaves are beginning to fall, temperatures are starting to cool, and Walmart already has Halloween decorations in its aisles. Fall is just around the corner, and so is the Old Settlers Days festival. This Washington County tradition began well over a century ago.

Martinsburg, Indiana – The Emmanuel Church and Cemetery Association will host a Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A pitch-in lunch will be at 1:00. Volunteers are invited to bring gloves, rakes, and other tools to help with grounds maintenance, painting and general site preparation.

The Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District will be holding a "September Stewardship" event on Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please join us for a day of education and fun at the Salem Practice Soccer Fields! We will learn about the conservation stewardship that has occurred at Salem School's Outdoor Lab and Cross-Country Course over many years!

Searching for something to do this weekend? Make your way to Campbellsburg this Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, to enjoy the annual Campbellsburg Country Festival! From live music to food trucks and a cornhole tournament, this two-day event has plenty to offer for everyone.