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The search for a man wanted out of Jackson County is over. Multiple law enforcement agencies were working together to locate Jeremiah Bragg, 36, of Seymour, Indiana, who was wanted out of Jackson County, Indiana.

If you’ve ever added a few drops of essential oil to your diffuser and felt your whole space shift- from calmer to brighter, maybe more grounded- you know how powerful it can be. Here’s the thing though: your diffuser needs regular care to keep working its magic effectively (and safely!)

On May 6, a decision was made by the Washington County Board of Commissioners to award a paving bid to Temple & Temple, despite the existence of a nearly $80,000 lower bid from C&R Construction in Harrison County. On June 10, that decision was rescinded due to a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Finally! The Eastern Girls' Tennis Team can use that word as they were able to claim their first ever tennis sectional title in school history. “It is very special and surreal to say that this team won the very first sectional in Eastern Tennis,” said Eastern Coach Ame Hein.

On Friday, June 6, a localized cloudburst over parts of Washington County resulted in flash flooding and multiple water rescues throughout the evening.

At approximately 4:41 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies, Washington County EMS, and local fire departments responded to State Road 56 East near Heritage Chapel Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving a semi and a red 4-door vehicle.

On Thursday, June 5, a notice was sent out regarding an upcoming special meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, the purpose of the meeting being "to discuss the Community Crossings Paving Bid selection". The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:00 A.M. at the Washington County Courthouse.

Come pick up free meals for your children under 18 years of age this summer! There are two pickup locations: Salem Schools and the Campbellsburg Community Center...

The annual WHAS Crusade for Children, a local fire department tradition, will be well underway this weekend. Firefighters all across our local area join together each year to raise funds for children in need. Last year, the 70th iteration, brought in $5,700,525.71, and since beginning in 1954, the crusade has brought in more than $217 million.

If you’ve ever experimented with the world of aromatherapy, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. With literally hundreds of essential oils to choose from, how do you know where to start?

The Washington County Theatre will take audiences back to the fictional town of Fayro, Texas, this weekend with its production of Southern Hospitality, a fast-paced Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and The Golden Girls writer/producer Jamie Wooten. Performances will be held at Gary W. Hartsook Hall, located behind the Salem Church of the Nazarene at 405 North Shelby Street.

The commissioners meeting at the Washington County Courthouse on Tuesday morning took some unexpected turns, from heated debates breaking out in the gallery to a surprising turn of events in which the commissioners put the town of Hardinsburg back on the path to incorporation.