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The Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post is investigating an alleged battery and shooting that occurred late Sunday night and ended early Monday morning following a multi-county pursuit.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced alternating lane closures for State Road 135 in Washington and Jackson Counties. Beginning on or around Monday, August 3, crews will begin alternating lane closures on State Road 135 near the county line between Salem and Brownstown. The lane closures will occur over the Muscatatuck River.

Before discussing health insurance and interlocal agreements, this week’s Commissioners Meeting began with a quick swap of agenda items, approval of the agenda, claims and payroll, and a public comment made by Max Greene.

Vacations may refresh you, but true recovery begins every day with sleep, restoration, and a healthy nervous system. As I sit here reflecting on our trip to Great Wolf Lodge, I'm reminded of something we all need a little more of: recovery. Trips and vacations are incredibly important for a family, but parents know there's a distinct difference between the two. A trip is when you take your kids with you. A vacation is when it's just you and your spouse. When you have young ch

The Washington County Council continued discussions this week regarding selecting independent legal counsel for the ongoing plans to audit the Highway Garage BOT project.

This Friday night features the return of “Food Trucks On The Bricks.” From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on July 17, Market Street will be lined with food trucks of all different kinds for people to enjoy.

Officials say the driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake, causing her to drive through a street sign and several headstones. Officer Michael Thacker informed us that children were involved, but that their injuries were minor (bumps and bruises).

A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation WCCF has opened their Fall Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through our generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the fall grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or visiting our website at https://wccf.biz/index.php/grants/grant-application-and-instructions/731-semi-annual-cycle to download an application. The application dea

Photo from a previous Resource Day event, shared by the Warming Station's Facebook page. Residents will have the opportunity to connect with dozens of local service providers, agencies, and organizations during Washington County Resource Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salem High School Randy Johnson Fieldhouse, located at 700 N. Harrison St. in Salem. Hosted by The Warming Station, the event is designed to bring resources from across Washington County

Members of Livonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue will travel to Ohio this week to honor the life and service of 18-year-old Firefighter Wyatt Fisher, who died following a motorcycle crash near Cincinnati. The department will send firefighters and apparatus to participate in funeral services, joining fire departments from across the region in paying tribute to one of their own. Wyatt served with both the Stonelick Township and Wayne Township fire departments. Although only 18 years

The July 7 Commissioners Meeting saw topics such as Community Crossings grant eligibility and health insurance renewal. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda as well as an amendment to add Deni Stempowski to the agenda to speak about emergency mitigation.

Happy Independence Day! The annual Pekin 4th of July Festival wrapped up the first day with the Juice Box Heroes, chicken poop bingo, a dessert auction and much more.