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Submitted by Jennifer Porter A Truly Life-Changing Experience: Become a Host Family in Washington County High School in the USA (HSUSA) is seeking welcoming host families in Washington County and surrounding counties for the upcoming school year. Hosting an international high school student is a meaningful opportunity to bring the world into your home while helping a young person grow academically, culturally, and personally. HSUSA students are 15–17 years old and attend a lo

What Happens When the Atlas Is Misaligned? When the Atlas shifts—even slightly—it can irritate the brainstem and create what we call neurological facilitation. In simple terms: The nervous system stays stuck in a high-distress signal.

The “World’s Largest Cover Band” returns to the stage this spring as the “Bohemian Supper Club Orchestra” makes its 20th appearance April 11 at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Salem.

Lisa Redmiles was awarded a grant through the Mahuron Education Fund of the Washington County Community Foundation to support an innovative mathematics initiative designed to strengthen students’ foundational algebra skills.

Rebecca Hardesty’s eighth grade math students are finishing their Transformations on a Graph Unit. Transformations include rotations, translations, dilations and reflections. 

Submitted by Washington County Emergency Management Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 8-14, 2026, to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the State of Indiana. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Local Emergency Management Agencies, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide t

Maintenance Care: Why Health Is Something You Keep, Not Just Get On a previous video, I shared how Ellen started chiropractic care because of her migraines—and how that journey ultimately led me to become a chiropractor. But what I haven’t really shared is  what that experience did to me , and how it completely changed my life. So let me take you back for a moment. When There Was No Hope When Ellen and I were dating at Hanover College, her migraines were relentless. They were

The March 3 Commissioners Meeting saw the commissioners tackling items such as an Interlocal Agreement, a Community Corrections grant support letter, and comments from Lucy Brenton regarding the B.O.T. agreement. The end of the meeting saw a heated exchange between Commissioners Marshall and Cardwell.

After years of not being offered, a new class is gaining popularity with students at Salem High School: culinary arts. Stefanie Dean, who is teaching the class, said the suggestion to offer the class was brought up to her several years ago. “The idea was pitched to me by using the culinary arts courses as a graduation option for the students who couldn't meet any of the requirements set out by the state,” she said. “They are life skills that many students don't get help with

The Washington County Council convened at 9:00 Monday morning, March 2, during which the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement that has been a controversial topic lately was discussed in more depth. County Council President Brad Gilbert (Photo by Nathan Smith, taken at a previous meeting) “The next thing is the land swap for the highway project,” Council President Brad Gilbert began. “I know Alyssa (Cochran, Council attorney) has been communicating with us as a council thr

Is Your Nervous System on a Dimmer Switch? This story that might date me just a bit. Some of you may remember  Christopher Reeve , the actor who famously played Superman back in the day. He truly embodied strength and vitality. But during a horseback riding accident, he suffered a devastating injury at the very top of his neck—between the first two cervical bones. That injury didn’t damage his lungs. It didn’t injure his heart. It didn’t harm his digestive organs. Instead, it

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series , this addition to our candidate interviews features District 2* County Council candidate Tabatha M. McLain (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 read