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Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Monroe Township Trustee candidate Jennifer M. Bowers (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our reade

Washington County has been upgraded to a level three travel warning. Included is a press release from the county commissioners and Washington County Emergency Management.

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features 2nd District* Commissioner candidate Joseph McKinley (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our reade

The first Board of Finance meeting of 2026 featured the election of the Board of Finance officers for 2026, and an overview of the treasurer’s report. President Nancy Coats began the meeting with the election of officers.

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Howard Township Trustee candidate Zenas Bowling (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our reade

The January 20 Commissioners Meeting featured commercial insurance approval, board appointments, and a heated discussion between Commissioners Ewen and Cardwell.

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Franklin Township Trustee candidate Connie C. Ray (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our rea

On Friday, January 16 at 7:53 pm, Washington County emergency responders received a dispatch call requesting the assistance of the Salem Fire Department and the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department at Hoskins Lumber Company located at 6155 E SR-56, Salem.

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features County Council District 3 candidate Angela "Angie" Wilson (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so o

The January 6 Plan Commission meeting included highlights such as the establishment of a plat committee, and the election of the Planning Commission officers for 2026. The meeting began with said elections. Attorney Lisa Fleming led this item of the agenda and asked for nominations for president, vice-president, and secretary.

The FDA has escalated the severity level of a nationwide cheese recall to Class 1, their most serious level, after a deadly bacteria known as Listeria monocytogenes was found in various cheese products. These products were distributed across the country throughout November, including to Indiana, and they can be found in stores such as Sam’s Club.

A press release by Indiana State Police – Sellersburg: The Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating the death of an inmate after he was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday afternoon. Around four Sunday afternoon, Washington County Jail officials were alerted to an unresponsive inmate lying in his bunk. Correctional officers immediately provided first aid and requested an ambulance. The inmate, identified as 61-year-old David Scott Elliott of Georgetown, Indiana was ru