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Nana’s This N’ That, a retail shop on the southwest corner of the Salem Square, has announced it will close this month. The store, owned by Tina Lee, opened in the spring of 2019 and offers a wide range of items including vintage knickknacks, antiques, china, books, records, jewelry and other collectibles. Lee said the decision to close comes primarily due to ongoing challenges with parking availability near the shop. While signage designates two-hour parking during weekday b

The Humane Society of Washington County is launching a spring flower fundraiser, offering locally grown geraniums and hanging baskets ahead of Mother’s Day. Orders are open through April 15, with pickup scheduled for May 2 at 1 p.m. at the Salem Animal Shelter. The sale is designed to provide supporters with seasonal plants while generating funding for the organization’s ongoing animal welfare efforts. Flowers are being sourced from Fulkerson Farms, a local grower. Organizers

This addition to our candidate interviews features District 9 Congressional Candidate Brad Meyer (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.

Election Administrator Stephanie Rockey held a public test of the voting machines intended for use during the primary election on May 5. This is a test performed before every primary and general election to ensure that the machines are functioning properly for a smooth and fair voting process.

Written by Claire Schmaltz Photo by Delana Nolan When an athlete is down all eyes look for one person, and within seconds the athletic trainer is by their side assessing the situation and making critical decisions that protect both the athlete’s health and their future in the sport. Salem Schools Athletic Trainer Mallory Nice has helped lots of athletes recover and get back out on the court or field.  Nice always knew she wanted to work in healthcare and battling through her

By: Natalee Boutelle Kenadie Garloch interning at St. Vincent-Salem Hospital. High school is a place where students learn who they are and what they want to do after graduation. One of the ways Salem High School helps seniors test the ideas of what they want to do is through an internship class. This class is designed to help students discover what they would like to do after school by providing real-life experiences in a career field. Junior/senior counselor Kevin Alberton s

During the Tuesday morning commissioners meeting, EMA Director Deniseann "Deni" Stempowski came forward with two grant opportunities for projects she needed the commissioners to approve. The first proposal would fund the replacement of windows at the county courthouse, a project Stempowski estimated at $2,485,679. She noted the figure was a high-end estimate, as the final cost could vary depending on the exact condition of each individual window. Because the courthouse is a h

Lucy Brenton at a previous meeting. Photo by Nathaniel Smith. On Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, the Washington County Board of Commissioners held their semimonthly meeting. In attendance were Commissioners Tony Cardwell Jr. and Todd Ewen. Also in attendance were Auditor Kyra Stephenson, Attorney April Geltmaker, and Councilmen Mark “Bubba” Abbott and Preston Shell. Commissioner Phillip Marshall was absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of prayer, Lucy Brenton came

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing 25 of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others have

The John Hay Center will host a special historical presentation later this month exploring the region’s deep ties to distilling and the era of Prohibition. On Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m., local historian and master distiller Alan Bishop will present “Hoosiers & Their Hooch” at the Stevens Memorial Museum in Salem. Bishop, who serves as master distiller at Old Homestead Distillery near Patoka Lake, will discuss the history of distilling in Southern Indiana and how the region’

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Monroe Township Trustee candidate Jackie Potts (R). 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

Today, March 13, marks one year since the launch of The Washington County Times . As I sit down to write this, it's a little surreal to think about how this whole thing started. In December of 2024, I was finishing up a large construction project and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next in life. Several years before construction, I had developed skills in website design, writing, and graphic design through my work with Amor Domini Productions, an independent faith-ba