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The April 7 commissioners meeting saw the second reading of the proposed Capital Asset Policy and the approval of a Community Crossings paving bid presented by Temple & Temple. As per usual, the meeting began with public comments from Lucy Brenton.

A Community Posting by Washington County Theatre Imagine living in a world made up of communities that are all the same. Everyone eats the same food, wears the same clothes, and lives in the same kind of house. A committee of overseers decides what job you’ll have and who your family members will be. Everything is set up so that there will be no wars, no shortages, hardships, or conflicts of any kind. However, in trying to create a perfect society, its engineers have erased t

The annual Salem Schools Alumni Banquet will be held Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. The event, hosted this year by the Class of 2001 in recognition of its 25-year reunion, supports the Salem Alumni Association’s ongoing efforts to provide scholarships and gifts to Salem Community Schools. Two alumni speakers will be featured, representing milestone classes. Luke Dean will speak on behalf of the Class of 2001, while Ted Fultz will represent the Class of 1976, which is marking its

Local educators are building a tradition of giving through Bohemian Supper Club. The show is this Saturday, April 11 at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds go to the Salem Education Foundation.

How trying something new led to growth, connection, and a moment I’ll never forget For months, I had been wanting to try something new—but never seemed to find the time. I wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls. Why? Because I like a challenge… and I wanted to see if I could beat the store-bought version. Well, it turns out Mr. Pillsbury knows exactly what he’s doing—especially compared to a baking amateur who arrogantly refuses to follow a recipe properly. Even though I’m ac

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing some of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others ha

FEED ME, SEYMOUR! West Washington Drama will bring a darkly comedic classic to the stage this weekend with its production of Little Shop of Horrors , a cult-favorite musical that blends humor, horror, and a cautionary tale about ambition. The story follows Seymour Krelborn, a timid florist’s assistant who discovers a mysterious plant after a solar eclipse. Naming it Audrey II in honor of the woman he loves, Seymour soon learns the plant has... an unusual appetite. As the plan

As voters prepare for the May 5 Primary Election, the Washington County Clerk’s Office has provided The Washington County Times with official sample ballots for each township.

The Ashbys present the DAR, Salem VFW Auxiliary, and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion with their checks. A Washington County home sale resulted in donations to several local veteran-related organizations after the seller expressed interest in supporting fellow veterans. Richard Webb, a U.S. Army veteran, recently sold his home through A White House Realty, operated by Mike and Tifini Ashby. According to Mike Ashby, Webb initially asked whether the home could be so

A simple moment that reveals a powerful truth about presence, health, and the stories we’re meant to live and share. We had quite some fun on our staycation this past week while the boys were off school for spring break; from playgrounds, to the Ark Encounter, to the zoo, to the Newport Aquarium, we had a blast. The lesson of the week was that these Mosier boys require a lot of energy and lots of attention. At one point Ethan, with his angry eyes, grabbed my face directly tow

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Polk Township Trustee candidate Cameron Stahl (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

Written & Submitted by Jeremy Elliott Recently, the Washington County Historical Society approached Mayor Justin Green about the possibility of correcting an error that has stood for decades in the City of Salem. We have been unable to determine when this mistake initially occurred, but the street that travels north from the top of the East Market Street hill, to Hackberry Street, at some point was erroneously named “Hayes Avenue.” This street was added to the town of Salem d