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The Washington County Times wishes everyone a safe and fun fair week! This article will be updated daily, removing events that have already taken place for our readers' convenience. For a full schedule and more information, click here.

This Saturday, June 7, the Washington County community plans to come together in a show of support for one of its youngest members. Five-year-old Norah Richards, who was diagnosed as a baby with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), will be the focus of “Norah’s CREWsaders 2025 Charity Event,” a family-friendly fundraiser at West Washington School Corporation.

The amazing donors of the Washington County Community Foundation awarded over $100,000 in grants through the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

It was a week to remember for West Washington High School senior Silas Batt. On Thursday, May 22, the 18-year-old pulled off a feat most golfers only dream of—hitting a hole-in-one at the Western Hills Country Club. The very next day, he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma.

This morning, community leaders, local officials, and residents gathered at the Salem Little League ballfields to celebrate a major step forward in connectivity: the official ribbon cutting for newly installed public Wi-Fi. Thanks to a partnership between the Washington County Community Foundation, Jackson County REMC, and the City of Salem, patrons of the park can now enjoy free internet access.

A new initiative from the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is aiming to lift local nonprofits to new heights. Established in...

In an exciting move to make local journalism more accessible to everyone in our community, The Washington County Times  is officially going paywall-free!

Former Assistant Fire Chief Mark Day has stepped up to take the reins as Fire Chief after his brother and former Fire Chief Tom Day officially retired. Beginning his firefighting career in 2007, Mark Day has been part of the Salem and Washington Township Fire Department family for nearly two decades, and he describes it as one of the most important things for the community that he is part of.

A new figure has been lurking around Salem Square lately... Just who is this creature, and what are his intentions? This monster goes by the name of “Sin” and is played by none other than Joshua Calvin.

Spring has sprung! The rain from the storms earlier this month did its job, and now Washington County is in full bloom. We're seeing highs mostly in the 70s for the foreseeable forecast, and while more rain is inevitable this time of year, there are still plenty of beautiful days to look forward to.

This weekend, Pied Piper Children's Theatre will perform Lullaby for a Lonely Child, an original musical written by director Daniel Main. Charity Main serves as assistant director.

Mark your calendars for a night of music, movement, and memories as Puttin’ On The Ritz School of Dance  presents its annual Salem recital on Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Middle School. The event is free to the public, and instructors Robin Oaks and Heather Nale are hoping to fill every seat.