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Here are a few friendly reminders to help you enjoy the full benefits of essential oils- without the risk. 

On the evening of Thursday, April 24, politics played out across two separate venues less than a mile apart. At Southern Hills Church, local Republicans held their annual Lincoln Day dinner—a traditional gathering for party members and elected officials. Meanwhile, less than a mile away, a Democratic-led community event focused on grassroots organizing and policy criticism. Though the tone and structure of the events differed sharply, both drew residents eager to hear from po

Long before recipe blogs and TV cooking shows, a woman here in the Ohio River Valley quietly shaped the way Hoosiers approached cooking. Her name was Angelina Maria Collins.

A new figure has been lurking around Salem Square lately... Just who is this creature, and what are his intentions? This monster goes by the name of “Sin” and is played by none other than Joshua Calvin.

A Pekin, Indiana man was arrested Monday, April 28, 2025, following a multi-state investigation into child pornography initiated by online reports.

Spring has sprung! The rain from the storms earlier this month did its job, and now Washington County is in full bloom. We're seeing highs mostly in the 70s for the foreseeable forecast, and while more rain is inevitable this time of year, there are still plenty of beautiful days to look forward to.

As the days stretch longer and the sun streams in brighter, spring beckons us to refresh our homes and reset our spaces. While conventional cleaning products get the job done, more homeowners are reaching for essential oils to bring a natural, fragrant, and effective edge to their cleaning routines.

This weekend, Pied Piper Children's Theatre will perform Lullaby for a Lonely Child, an original musical written by director Daniel Main. Charity Main serves as assistant director.

In recent years, hearing the name "Voorhees", would cause many to think of Jason, the supernatural antagonist of the Friday the 13th slasher series. However, in Washington County, the name brings to mind a different ghastly murder story. The difference is that this one is true.

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 5:26pm, officers of the Salem Police Department, Washington County EMS, and the Salem Fire Department responded to the intersection of N. Shelby St. and Bristol St. in reference to a call reporting a two-vehicle crash involving personal injury.

April 18 marked Good Friday, known as the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Taking part in a Washington County tradition leading up to Easter Sunday, community members joined together to participate in the 14th annual “Cross Across the County” walk.

As the 2026 race for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District begins to take shape, new names are entering the conversation. One of the first to officially announce a campaign is Salem native Emilee McCartney, who agreed to an exclusive Q&A with Washington County Times publisher Jacob Dufour.