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Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation The Donors to the Washington County Community Foundation have opened their Spring Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the spring grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or clicking HERE to download an application. The application deadline will be 3:30pm, April 4, 2026. For more information

Brittney Garloch is the new CNO at Ascension St. Vincent in Salem. She outlined her hopes for the future of the hospital as well as the pride she has for her staff and community.

Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation Students across Washington County are benefiting from a wide range of innovative learning experiences made possible by generous donors and school employees who believe in investing in the future of local children. At West Washington Schools , the legacy of Paul and June Everitt continues to make a difference through grants awarded to teachers for collaborative and hands-on projects. Even years after their passing, the Ev

Is Arthritis Just “Old Age” … or Something Else? Let’s talk about arthritis , degenerative disc disease, and a big misconception I hear all the time: “Well doc, I’m just getting older.” I get it. I respect it. But here’s the problem with that explanation… Arthritis Isn’t Random—It’s Mechanical If arthritis were simply caused by age, then every disc in your spine—being the same age—would wear down equally . But that’s not what we see. I’ll often show patients their X-rays an

This week marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Tri Kappa. Our local Salem chapter, Beta Tau, is celebrating the milestone anniversary by filling Blessing Boxes around our community with shelf-stable food.

Due to his voting history, the Washington County Election Board voted to remove Walter J. Zelivetz from the primary ballot for sheriff. Zelivetz claims he will be seeking a lawyer, and says this was a "ploy" to get him off the ballot.

Symptoms: Warning Signs, Not the Problem (And the 3 Things That Actually Get Us There) Hey folks, Dr. Mosier here, and I’ve got a question for you: If you look good and feel good… are you necessarily healthy? Unfortunately, the answer is no . Many of us have friends or family members who looked great, felt fine, and were “thriving” … right up until a heart attack , stroke , or cancer diagnosis . There were no obvious warning signs—or so it seemed. And that brings us to o

Continuing our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Washington County Recorder candidate David Norton (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 of local politics so our readers can m

Pied Piper Children’s Theatre’s middle-high school performers will take the stage this weekend with the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown , a bold and satirical comedy that blends big Broadway-style numbers with sharp social commentary. Urinetown features music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all performance materials. Set in a dysto

The Washington County Auditor’s Office has released its annual report for 2025. (Advertisement) (Advertisement) (Advertisement)

The commissioners approved the reappointment of Greg Zink to the Planning Commission and added security cameras to the fairgrounds. However, they also heard comments from a resident who raised concerns about the B.O.T. project and indicated that she planned to send information to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for review.

(A Simple Brain-and-Train Explanation) Hey folks! Have you ever noticed that when you’re being adjusted—or when you’re watching someone else get adjusted—their leg length changes really fast ? And maybe you’ve wondered… “Is my leg actually shorter?” “What are they really checking?” Great questions. Let me share a little neurology , and I promise—we’ll keep it simple and fun. Let’s Talk About the Brain (Using a Train) When your spine is misaligned (subluxated) , your bod