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The Indiana State Board of Accounts has released a new audit identifying multiple instances of "noncompliance" in Washington County involving public bidding, contracts, financial reporting, and internal controls.

As the school year comes to a close, a group of fourth grade girls at Bradie Shrum Elementary is being recognized for an act of kindness after coming together to support a struggling classmate and help him feel confident heading into fifth grade.

The May 19 Commissioners Meeting covered topics such as damage from last night’s storm, the formation of an Emergency Management Advisory Council and the proclamation of Washington County Family YMCA’s 25th anniversary.

The following is a press release from the Washington County Sheriff's Department: Washington County, Indiana (May 19, 2026) – A traffic stop conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department led to the seizure of multiple illegal narcotics and a firearm, along with the arrest of two individuals following the execution of two search warrants. “This case is another example of the outstanding proactive police work being done by the men and women of the Washington County Sh

Our guest columnist, Dr. Chris Mosier, has recently begun a children's series on chiropractic care that includes both digital books and animated shorts. Both will be available on The Washington County Times as they release.

For the last 17 years, Rita Roberts has called the halls of Bradie Shrum Elementary home. At the end of this school year, she will close the chapter and begin her well-earned retirement. Roberts said she has been teaching art in the public school system for 24 years, with an additional year as a long term art substitute. “I began teaching grades K-8 at Crothersville and continued my teaching responsibilities at Medora, Franklin and currently at Salem for the past 17 years,”

A Community Posting by Hoosier Uplands Hoosier Uplands EDC was proud to award the Washington County Sheriff's Department $16,000 for the purchase of Glock 9mm pistols for the law enforcement officers. Hoosier Uplands is a local non-profit agency based in Southern Indiana that serves as an Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Agency, licensed Home Health Care and Hospice agency, and Community Housing Development Organization. Pictured from the left are Sheriff Brent Miller,

The May 6 Commissioners Meeting tackled topics such as dental and vision insurance for county employees, as well as an extensive dive into READI grants and the Highway Garage project. They also decided to move the second meeting in June, June 16, to 7:00 pm instead of 9:00 am.

For the past 30 years, Julie Snider has been the go-to person for all things athletics at Salem High School. But this year will be her last as she welcomes retirement with open arms. “I have enjoyed my time in this position,” she said, adding that it is fairly low stress and she has always enjoyed the people she works with. She originally applied for the position to get on the same schedule with her two sons: Joe and Thomas. When she applied the first time, she didn’t get hi

The following is taken from an official press release by the Washington County Sheriff's Department. On Monday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 6:40 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the intersection of West Henderson Park Road and North Hitchcock Road, in reference to an accident with injuries involving a male juvenile riding a bicycle and a motor vehicle. Driver statements and evidence gathered at the scene indicate that Matthew Glenn Deary Jr. age 29 of S

For 16 years, Shelli Smith has called Salem Community Schools home. At the end of this school year, she’s closing that chapter and heading into retirement. After Smith left her job in retail, she spent her first year at Salem substitute teaching and handling concessions, a job she still does to this day. “It’s my favorite!” Smith said about being in charge of the concession stand. She said her husband, the late Derek Smith who was a teacher and administrator at Salem High Sc

We met up with the new owners of Little Twirl to join in on their ribbon cutting ceremony this morning in celebration of the grand re-opening of the beloved Washington County staple!