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Everyone, at some point, wonders how their life will end. Many imagine a quiet passing, perhaps in old age, surrounded by family. Some even dream of slipping away at the same time as a beloved spouse — a romantic idea, but one that almost never happens. And yet, one quiet day in Salem in 1906, Samuel and Priscilla Trueblood did exactly that.

Here are a few friendly reminders to help you enjoy the full benefits of essential oils- without the risk. 

Long before recipe blogs and TV cooking shows, a woman here in the Ohio River Valley quietly shaped the way Hoosiers approached cooking. Her name was Angelina Maria Collins.

As the days stretch longer and the sun streams in brighter, spring beckons us to refresh our homes and reset our spaces. While conventional cleaning products get the job done, more homeowners are reaching for essential oils to bring a natural, fragrant, and effective edge to their cleaning routines.

In recent years, hearing the name "Voorhees", would cause many to think of Jason, the supernatural antagonist of the Friday the 13th slasher series. However, in Washington County, the name brings to mind a different ghastly murder story. The difference is that this one is true.

Essential oils are wonderful tools for all-around wellness, from mental health to physical health. But, despite them being used by millions of people, many of them don’t even understand what they actually are. In my new column, I want to start from the very beginning of the basics of oils so that we all can learn to use them to their greatest potential! 

Two blocks south of the Salem square, next to the walking trail, sits a large, blue L&N boxcar. Many of us drive past it every day, and most probably barely even notice it. But this boxcar represents a surprising amount of history—and until recently, it was nearly lost to time.

The Washington County Times is happy to be launching a new column called “Heroes in our Hometown.” This column will aim to highlight the local veterans in our community that have proudly served our great nation and give them an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. I am very happy to introduce our first veteran in the series: United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran Ken Powell.

Around the middle of Crown Hill Cemetery stands one of Salem’s most unique and poignant monuments. It is the stone likeness of a little...

"The only town in Indiana where negroes are not allowed to live", the Richmond Daily Palladium said of Salem in 1898. Whether this...

Salem, Indiana—a town once known for its peace, tranquility, and 2% milk. But today, dear readers, I bring you a tale of horror, villainy...

When I decided to found The Washington County Times, several desires for the publication became my driving force...