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Local emergency services have responded to two motorcycle accidents in the last two days. According to a statement from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the first motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 4:06 pm on June 2, 2026, at the intersection of State Road 60 West and Orchard Road.

The June 2 commissioners meeting saw topics such as bid approval for the Fairgrounds Sewage Project, as well as a threatened lawsuit against the commissioners.

The June 1 Washington County Council meeting saw the council agreeing to utilize $37,500 of county money to investigate the Highway Garage Project BOT. This follows an audit released by the Indiana State Board of Accounts that revealed that members of the Board of Commissioners have not been compliant with state law.

Washington County, in cooperation with City of Salem and the Towns of Campbellsburg, Hardinsburg, Little York, Livonia, New Pekin, and Saltillo have prepared an update to the Washington County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by known natural, technological, and political hazards.

The Indiana State Board of Accounts has released a new audit identifying multiple instances of "noncompliance" in Washington County involving public bidding, contracts, financial reporting, and internal controls.

The May 19 Commissioners Meeting covered topics such as damage from last night’s storm, the formation of an Emergency Management Advisory Council and the proclamation of Washington County Family YMCA’s 25th anniversary.

The following is a press release from the Washington County Sheriff's Department: Washington County, Indiana (May 19, 2026) – A traffic stop conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department led to the seizure of multiple illegal narcotics and a firearm, along with the arrest of two individuals following the execution of two search warrants. “This case is another example of the outstanding proactive police work being done by the men and women of the Washington County Sh

The May 6 Commissioners Meeting tackled topics such as dental and vision insurance for county employees, as well as an extensive dive into READI grants and the Highway Garage project. They also decided to move the second meeting in June, June 16, to 7:00 pm instead of 9:00 am.

The following is taken from an official press release by the Washington County Sheriff's Department. On Monday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 6:40 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the intersection of West Henderson Park Road and North Hitchcock Road, in reference to an accident with injuries involving a male juvenile riding a bicycle and a motor vehicle. Driver statements and evidence gathered at the scene indicate that Matthew Glenn Deary Jr. age 29 of S

Primary Election Day is here, and The Washington County Times has compiled the results from Washington County. Included in this list are nomination results and vote totals.

Filings for the 2026 Primary Election are closed. Below is a complete list of candidates that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot.

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features District 3 County Council candidate Rebecca "Becky" White (R). Leading up to the primaries, we have continued to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box.