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Filings for the 2026 Primary Election are closed. Below is a complete list of candidates that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot.

Continuing our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features District 9 Congressional Candidate Keil Roark (D). 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.

On February 11, the Washington County Council reconvened to amend the Salary Ordinance. Attorney Alyssa Cochran stated that there were enough questions left unanswered to warrant another special meeting in order to address and fix any remaining issues. She then explained what they planned to address in the meeting.

Continuing our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Prosecuting Attorney of Washington County, 42nd Judicial Circuit candidate Brock Dawson (D). 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

A Sellersburg man is charged with impersonating an Indiana State Police detective. The investigation began in late January 2026, when Salem Police Chief Eric Mills informed Detective Travis Baker of the Indiana State Police regarding a suspicious phone call received by a Salem Police Department dispatcher.

The Salem Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires within a 12-hour period late Friday and early Saturday, according to the department. The first call came in at 8:42 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, for a structure fire in the 1100 block of West Walnut Street. According to the department's Facebook page, Engine 7 arrived on scene to find an active fire at a single-family residence. Engine 3 and Command 1 provided additional support. Firefighters were able to extingui

Put on hold just to be hung up on Have you ever walked into a retail store or restaurant and felt like the teenager—or young “adult”—behind the counter was personally offended by your existence? Is it just my age starting to show… or has customer service completely fallen off a cliff and landed in the pit of despair? Just the other day, I had to call customer service to resolve an issue I’ve been dealing with for the past two and a half months. And between you and me, I’d had

Continuing our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features 2nd District* Commissioner candidate Preston Shell (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 readers can

On February 6, the First Baptist Church of Salem presented a $673.40 check to Connie Ray from a local organization called, “Outside the Walls.” The money for the check was collected on Christmas Eve during the Christmas Cantata concert at First Baptist Church.

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features 2nd District* Commissioner candidate David Bower (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 readers c

Members of our community are coming together this Valentine’s Day in support of 6 year-old Leerah Gilbert, who is currently battling Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Dineshia Wheeler and other family-friends of the Gilbert family are putting on a fundraiser called “Giving Love to Leerah” at the American Legion Salem Post 41 on February 14 at 11:00 am.

The Maple Syrup Festival is approaching once again! This year, it will be on February 28 and March 1, and March 7 and 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year will feature attractions for all to enjoy!