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Memorial Day 2026: Ceremony at Crown Hill
Washington County held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery featuring speaker John Quatroke. As per usual, Boy Scout Troop 4029 and SHS Band members joined the event.
May 253 min read


Hoosier Uplands awards $16,000 to Sheriff's Department for new pistols
A Community Posting by Hoosier Uplands Hoosier Uplands EDC was proud to award the Washington County Sheriff's Department $16,000 for the purchase of Glock 9mm pistols for the law enforcement officers. Hoosier Uplands is a local non-profit agency based in Southern Indiana that serves as an Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Agency, licensed Home Health Care and Hospice agency, and Community Housing Development Organization. Pictured from the left are Sheriff Brent Miller,
May 151 min read


Notice of April 24th Estate Sale
Submitted by Joann Morgan ESTATE YARD SALE 212 Willow St APRIL 24TH
Apr 241 min read


Local theatre to stage large-scale "Shrek the Musical" this summer
The Washington County Actors Community Theatre has announced auditions for its upcoming summer production of Shrek the Musical , an ambitious, large-scale show that organizers hope will draw strong participation from performers across all age groups and bring sizable audiences to its July performances. Based on the 2001 animated film Shrek , the musical follows a reclusive ogre whose quiet life is disrupted when a group of exiled fairy tale characters invade his swamp. In an
Apr 173 min read


Community Foundation donors host free parent sessions on AI safety for children
A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation As artificial intelligence becomes a growing part of everyday life, the Washington County Community Foundation is inviting parents and guardians of Washington County students to learn how to keep their children safe in an AI driven world. The Foundation will host a series of free community sessions titled How to Keep Your Kids Safe in an AI World, featuring educator and technology expert Bhavani Kola. With more
Apr 132 min read


Boy Scout Troop 4029 to host American Flag Retirement Ceremony April 14
Local Boy Scout Troop 4029 will be hosting an American Flag Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 pm. The ceremony is open to the public, and it will be held at 307 Market Street, Salem.
Apr 132 min read


"The Giver" comes to community theatre stage weekend of April 17
A Community Posting by Washington County Theatre Imagine living in a world made up of communities that are all the same. Everyone eats the same food, wears the same clothes, and lives in the same kind of house. A committee of overseers decides what job you’ll have and who your family members will be. Everything is set up so that there will be no wars, no shortages, hardships, or conflicts of any kind. However, in trying to create a perfect society, its engineers have erased t
Apr 92 min read


Salem Alumni Banquet set for April 24
The annual Salem Schools Alumni Banquet will be held Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. The event, hosted this year by the Class of 2001 in recognition of its 25-year reunion, supports the Salem Alumni Association’s ongoing efforts to provide scholarships and gifts to Salem Community Schools. Two alumni speakers will be featured, representing milestone classes. Luke Dean will speak on behalf of the Class of 2001, while Ted Fultz will represent the Class of 1976, which is marking its
Apr 82 min read


Local effort restores historic street name in Salem
Written & Submitted by Jeremy Elliott Recently, the Washington County Historical Society approached Mayor Justin Green about the possibility of correcting an error that has stood for decades in the City of Salem. We have been unable to determine when this mistake initially occurred, but the street that travels north from the top of the East Market Street hill, to Hackberry Street, at some point was erroneously named “Hayes Avenue.” This street was added to the town of Salem d
Mar 312 min read


Women in Business Luncheon scheduled for April 13 in Salem
A Community Posting by The Washington County Chamber of Commerce Photo from a previous Women in Business event. The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Women in Business Luncheon on Monday, April 13, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Raquel’s Restaurant & Catering, located at 34 Public Square. The event will include a panel discussion featuring local businesswomen from a range of industries and career stages. Panelists are scheduled to include Denise Bessler, owner
Mar 302 min read


Scholarship opportunity opens doors for adult learners in Washington County
A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation It’s never too late to invest in your future — and the Donors of the Washington County Community Foundation are here to help make that possible. Through the Education Matters Initiative, the Foundation is now offering scholarships designed specifically for non-traditional students — adults who are ready to return to school, gain new skills, or take the next step toward a better career. These scholarships can he
Mar 251 min read


Washington County Family YMCA to celebrate 25 years with anniversary gala
A Community Posting by the Washington County Family YMCA The Washington County Family YMCA invites community members, partners, and supporters to celebrate 25 years of strengthening community at its upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala, held April 25 from 7:00–10:00 PM at Twin Creek Farms, located at 2626 N. Henderson Park Rd. This milestone event not only honors the YMCA’s local impact over the past quarter-century, but also coincides with the 175th anniversary of YMCA of the USA,
Mar 242 min read
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