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Local emergency services have responded to two motorcycle accidents in the last two days. According to a statement from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the first motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 4:06 pm on June 2, 2026, at the intersection of State Road 60 West and Orchard Road.

A veteran by the name of David Brewer spoke to the commissioners about adding a Chair of Honor for the Salem Courthouse. This chair would be installed in honor of American veterans, POW and MIA, that never made it home.

The June 2 commissioners meeting saw topics such as bid approval for the Fairgrounds Sewage Project, as well as a threatened lawsuit against the commissioners.

It’s hard to believe as I sit here in an empty room inside an empty building. I know this moment is what I prayed and fasted for, but it’s still surreal sitting on the same floor where adjustments were made and lives were changed.

The June 1 Washington County Council meeting saw the council agreeing to utilize $37,500 of county money to investigate the Highway Garage Project BOT. This follows an audit released by the Indiana State Board of Accounts that revealed that members of the Board of Commissioners have not been compliant with state law.

It is that time again! Another “On The Bricks” event, hosted on Market (“Brick”) Street by Mayor Justin Green and his staff, is less than one week away. This time, Market Street is seeing the return of “Art On The Bricks” on June 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

On June 6 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Mosier Family Chiropractic will be celebrating the grand opening of their new location in what used to be Save A lot at 1110 W Mulberry Street, Salem.

Grants totaling over $100,000 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Spring 2026 grant cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

Washington County, in cooperation with City of Salem and the Towns of Campbellsburg, Hardinsburg, Little York, Livonia, New Pekin, and Saltillo have prepared an update to the Washington County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by known natural, technological, and political hazards.

Southern Indiana Works (SIW) offers free career-coaching services to eligible residents of Scott and Washington Counties. These services support individuals in planning their careers, strengthening job-search strategies, and possibly connecting them with employment and training opportunities.

From wringing chickens in Sunday dresses to naked cannonballs in kiddie pools — every generation has its stories. As our family and practice step into a new season, we’re grateful to grow through the changes together. There I was, setting up textbooks and little figurines in my office at our new building, when I decided to head home and walk Ryder over to my parents’ house for our Memorial Day dinner. As I got closer, I could hear laughing and splashing coming from the backya

Washington County held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery featuring speaker John Quatroke. As per usual, Boy Scout Troop 4029 and SHS Band members joined the event.