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Salem students are proudly bringing the musical Seussical  to the middle school auditorium this weekend! This famous production brings together some of Dr. Seuss’s most iconic characters in one single performance that delivers a good time for the entire family.

Spinal Hygiene: Daily Habits That Protect Your Spine (And Why These 4 Exercises Matter So Much) Let’s talk to you about something that can  drastically improve the results of your chiropractic care —your  spinal hygiene exercises . Think of these exercises the same way you think about brushing your teeth. You don’t brush for an hour once a week.You brush  a little every day  to protect what you’ve already gained. Your spine works the same way. What All Anatomy Textbooks Agre

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this edition of our candidate interviews features Sheriff Candidate Max Greene. Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated as you make your way to the ballot box.

Awareness Washington County is hosting their annual Chili Cookoff once again! The cookoff will take place at Southern Hills Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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