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Local teens to bring "Almost, Maine" to the stage October 18–19
The Washington County Theatre's middle–high school group will present Almost, Maine, a whimsical and heartfelt play by John Cariani with original music by Julian Fleisher, on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Oct 92 min read


John Hay Center seeks community support for caboose restoration
The John Hay Center is asking for community support to help restore its 1929 Monon Caboose, a historic piece of Salem’s railroad heritage.
Oct 31 min read


Crown Hill Cemetery Walk Turns Ten Years Old This Weekend
The Washington County Theatre will once again bring local history to life during the 11th Annual Crown Hill Cemetery Walk, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26–27, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.
Sep 242 min read


Local Fundraiser to Support Families Facing Infant and Pregnancy Loss
October is nationally recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor and remember the lives of babies gone too soon while supporting families experiencing unimaginable grief. Locally, White Pumpkin Family, a group based in Southern Indiana, is continuing its mission of comfort and care by sponsoring two remembrance carts at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville.
Sep 41 min read


New Women's Recovery Home "L.I.F.E. House" to Host First Annual Fundraiser Evening
A new faith-based recovery residence for women is opening its doors in Washington County, and the community is being invited to take part in a special event to help make it possible.
Sep 32 min read


Dr. Mosier Hosts Spinal Decompression Workshop
Recently, the Mosier Family Chiropractic office was packed with local residents eager to learn about Spinal Decompression. Dr. Chris Mosier recently acquired two decompression tables for the Mosier Chiropractic office here in Salem, so he decided to hold a workshop in his secondary office location.
Sep 110 min read


UPDATE: Baby Westin's GoFundMe Has Tripled in 10 Days
For the past several months, Paige Monroe has been navigating life inside and outside of hospitals as her 1-year-old son, Westin, battles a severe heart condition.
Aug 293 min read


H & R Bakery Owners Continue Search for Next Owner of Beloved Salem Business
For the last 25 years, Dwayne and Juanita Daugherty have made tremendous improvements to the business, but they have come to the conclusion that they have grown too old to keep running the bakery for much longer. So, they have decided to sell the business.
Aug 266 min read


Mural Proposed to Honor Memory of Street Evangelist "Sonny" Maxwell
For several years, those passing near the intersection of E Old State Road 60 and High Street in Salem may have noticed a man preaching in the open air at the Center Peace concrete lot. Sometimes he spoke to a crowd, other times to only one or two. That man was Leonard “Sonny” Maxwell Jr., a street evangelist well known throughout Washington County.
Aug 253 min read


Leapin' Lizards! "Annie" Comes to SMS Auditorium This Weekend
Washington County Theatre (WCT) will present the popular musical “Annie” on August 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on August 24 at 2:30 p.m. at the Richard Trueblood Performing Arts Center (the Salem Midde School Auditorium). For decades, audiences of all ages have been inspired by the story of the brave, curly-headed orphan who stands up to evil and teaches others to dream about tomorrow.
Aug 194 min read


The Dark Knight of Salem: The Story Behind Washington County's Very Own Batman
Holy exclusive scoop, Batman! The Washington County Times has tracked down the only insider who knows the full story behind Salem’s mysterious caped crusader.
Aug 122 min read


Bryce Gerlach Memorial Ride Set for Aug. 16
The 2nd Annual Benefit Ride in Memory of Bryce Gerlach will take place Saturday, August 16, 2025, starting at the Salem Moose Lodge. The event will feature side-by-sides, Jeeps, and bikes, as well as live music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, poker run, and a taco bar.
Aug 111 min read
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