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Commissioners discuss interlocal agreements and health insurance
Before discussing health insurance and interlocal agreements, this week’s Commissioners Meeting began with a quick swap of agenda items, approval of the agenda, claims and payroll, and a public comment made by Max Greene.
3 days ago5 min read


County Council continues legal counsel search amidst BOT audit
The Washington County Council continued discussions this week regarding selecting independent legal counsel for the ongoing plans to audit the Highway Garage BOT project.
Jul 177 min read


Several headstones damaged in Crown Hill Cemetery car accident
Officials say the driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake, causing her to drive through a street sign and several headstones. Officer Michael Thacker informed us that children were involved, but that their injuries were minor (bumps and bruises).
Jul 141 min read


Commissioners discuss health insurance and Community Crossings grant eligibility
The July 7 Commissioners Meeting saw topics such as Community Crossings grant eligibility and health insurance renewal. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda as well as an amendment to add Deni Stempowski to the agenda to speak about emergency mitigation.
Jul 95 min read


Election 2026: Candidates on the General Ballot
Here are all candidates set to appear on the ballot in the Washington County General Election this fall.
Jul 86 min read


VIDEO: 911 Dispatch Director Sargent discusses safety this 4th of July
Today, we sat down with 911 Dispatch Director Kelly Sargent to discuss what you should and should not call 911 for during this Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 31 min read


Two facing charges for poaching deer from road near Lake John Hay (warning: graphic images)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division posted Thursday that two individuals, a 17 year-old and an 18 year-old, are facing charges in Washington County for shooting two whitetail bucks (male deer) from the roadway.
Jun 252 min read


Council approves independent audit of BOT project after heated meeting with commissioners
The Washington County Council held a joint meeting with the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 24, at noon, to discuss the ongoing BOT (build-operate-transfer) highway garage project that has been a significant source of controversy in the last few months.
Jun 2414 min read


Murder charge filed in Hunter Rowley death investigation; other charges amended
A 20-year-old Salem man is now facing murder and attempted murder charges in connection with the June 13 shooting and vehicle crash that left 17-year-old Hunter Rowley dead, according to an updated release from Indiana State Police.
Jun 223 min read


Commissioners discuss BOT land swap and the council's audit committee
The June 16 commissioners meeting saw more discussion regarding the BOT audit committee, 19.5 acre property transfer to Temple & Temple, and READI grants.
Jun 1812 min read


Three arrested as investigation into local juvenile's death continues
Indiana State Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the ongoing investigation into the June 13 shooting and vehicle crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Hunter Rowley of Pekin. According to an update released by the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post, detectives continue to process evidence and conduct interviews as the investigation moves forward.
Jun 172 min read


UPDATE: Washington County shooting fatality was 17-year-old boy, police say
Indiana State Police detectives from the Sellersburg Post are investigating an apparent shooting and vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality Saturday evening in rural Washington County.
Jun 142 min read
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