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Heroes in our Hometown: Ken Powell
The Washington County Times is happy to be launching a new column called “Heroes in our Hometown.” This column will aim to highlight the local veterans in our community that have proudly served our great nation and give them an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. I am very happy to introduce our first veteran in the series: United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran Ken Powell.
Apr 12, 20259 min read
SADD Demonstrates Fatal Drunk Driving Scenario
On Monday, April 7 at 1:00 PM, emergency responders, in partnership with SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), gathered together at West Washington Jr-Sr High School to provide a detailed demonstration on the consequences of impaired driving.
Apr 10, 20256 min read
Break-in at Good Living Pharmacy
Detectives and crime scene investigators from ISP-Sellersburg are investigating the burglary of Good Living Pharmacy in Salem, Indiana...
Apr 10, 20251 min read
"Dirt + Design" Offers Tips and Services to Beginner Container Gardeners
As planting season begins to bloom across southern Indiana, many gardeners—especially beginners or those working with limited space...
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Orange County Deputy Home From Hospital After Nearly-Fatal Shooting
Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Andry is finally home after spending over three months in a Louisville rehabilitation center recover...
Apr 9, 20252 min read
Stories of Salem: The Girl at the Gate
Around the middle of Crown Hill Cemetery stands one of Salem’s most unique and poignant monuments. It is the stone likeness of a little...
Apr 9, 20253 min read
West Washington Drama Presents "The Little Mermaid" This Weekend
Teaser video at end of article for our subscribers! This weekend, prepare to be taken "Under the Sea" at West Washington Jr./Sr. High...
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Salem Speedway Rescue Team Completes Annual Safety Training
This year’s safety training at the Salem Speedway was a great success. This annual training helps to keep rescue members prepared for the...
Apr 7, 20254 min read
Extreme Flooding at White & Muscatatuck Rivers
Although the skies cleared and the sun came out Monday morning, the aftermath of the storms over the weekend was nowhere near over, as...
Apr 7, 20251 min read
Infant Girl Killed by Dog in Brownstown
A 2-month-old baby girl has died following a tragic dog attack Thursday afternoon southeast of Brownstown, according to multiple reports....
Apr 4, 20251 min read
Rainy Weekend Tips for Washington County
After the 728 severe warnings issued across the central U.S. on Wednesday night, you might have had enough of Mother Nature for the week...
Apr 4, 20253 min read
Aftermath of April 2 Tornado
Shortly before 11:30 P.M. on April 2nd, 2025, a tornado warning was issued for Washington County. Although the South Boston area suffered...
Apr 3, 20251 min read
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