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It’s not about the push-ups—it’s about who you become by keeping your word 10,000. So far this year, I’ve done 10,000 push-ups. No, I’m not kidding. One hundred push-ups a day for one hundred days. There are two things about that number that surprise even me: The fact that I’m doing push-ups at all. Not that long ago, I could barely do two… back when I weighed nearly 400 pounds. The fact that I’ve stuck with something for 100 consecutive days. Some of you reading this might t

To say Mark Carter is anxiously awaiting retirement is an understatement. The veteran teacher, who has spent his 34-year teaching career at Salem High School, will lock his classroom door for the last time on May 21. Carter graduated from SHS in 1981 and had a vague idea of becoming a lawyer. He went to Indiana University in Bloomington and majored in political science. After that first year, he decided that was not the major for him and switched to English the following year

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features District 3 County Council candidate Rebecca "Becky" White (R). Leading up to the primaries, we have continued to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box.

Screenshot from a video submitted by Logan Miller. Used with permission. A two-school bus crash involving a Jeep Cherokee Thursday morning in Campbellsburg resulted in no serious injuries, according to Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 7:36 a.m. April 30 to the intersection of State Road 60 West and Sycamore Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a Salem Community Schools bus, a West Washington School Corp

Mosier Family Chiropractic is preparing for a major move and expansion, bringing new space, new services, and a familiar face back to Salem. The practice, currently located at 304 E. Market St., will relocate to a larger facility on West Mulberry Street in the former Save-a-Lot building near O’Reilly Auto Parts. The new location is set to open with a grand opening event on Saturday, June 6 at noon. The event will include a ribbon cutting with the Washington County Chamber of

The April 21 Commissioners Meeting covered topics such as an official recognition of achievement for the Eastern Musketeers Girls Basketball Team, as well as more discussion regarding transparency on topics like READI grants and the Highway Garage Project.

Following last night's flash flooding, we spoke with EMA Director Deni Stempowski and Salem Fire Assistant Chief Max Gamble about various water rescues that took place, as well as how much rain we received.

The following is taken from an Indiana State Police – Sellersburg Post press release. The Indiana State Police recognized outstanding service and achievement Tuesday during its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis. Among the honorees were four Detectives assigned to the Sellersburg Post and a Crime Scene Investigator. Detectives Matthew Busick, Brian Busick, Travis Baker, Lieutenant Chris Tucker, and Crime Scene Investigator F/Sgt. Phill D’Angelo each receiv

H & R Bakery has officially been sold! We had the pleasure of sitting down with new owners, Corey and Adrienne Baker, as well as previous owners Dwayne and Juanita Daugherty, to discuss the details.

Salem emergency responders were called to the Bradie Shrum Elementary School parking lot next the soccer field this afternoon to demonstrate a mock drunk driving scenario organized by Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.).

Written by Claire Schmaltz For many students, the band director is more than a teacher, she is a mentor, motivator, and the reason they love music. For Salem Middle and High schools Brittany Hildenbrand fits all of these standards. Hildenbrand started her career by doing everything band related in high school. “I was a part of the Marching Band, Concert/Pep Band, Honor Jazz Band (included the whole school corporation), Honor Band (included the whole school corporation), EPY

Sometimes Hope is the only thing Holding Someone Together. (Trigger warning – suicide) Bright lights and sirens filled the summer morning air. As I stepped outside our front door, I glanced to the right—toward our neighbor’s house. It was surrounded by police cars, first responders, and an ambulance. There was a commotion I didn’t fully understand at the time. I remember seeing Rick’s teenage daughters—who used to babysit me—and their mom, completely distraught. I was only ei