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"The Board of Directors are proud to introduce to the citizens of Hardinsburg, and the surrounding community the newly formed Hardinsburg Community Foundation, Inc. The organization is a nonprofit corporation, (501(c),3) operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the city of Hardinsburg and its surrounding community."

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in the 2025 Small Business Saturday Cookie Walk, a festive, family-friendly event celebrating local businesses and the holiday season. Sponsored by the Washington County Tourism Commission, the Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Aleeta Sparkman, age 81, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born April 4, 1944, in Scottsburg, she was the daughter of the late Alice (Gater) Voyles and her step-father, Carl Ray "Buck" Voyles.

Girldean Bryant, age 77 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born April 25, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clifford B. Bryant and Inez (McGuire) Bryant.

Indiana State Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Juan Antonio Gutierrez of Pekin.   

Maria D. Hardy, age 49 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Mrs. Hardy was born June 15, 1976 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel Meredith and Donna Durham Emery.

An update regarding the tragic death of Robert Alan Bragman has been released by the Indiana State Police (ISP) on November 25. Following an autopsy, the Coroner's Office determined the cause of death to be cardiac in nature, and that it may have been compounded by hypothermia. No foul play is suspected at this time by ISP.

New Covenant Church in Campbellsburg will welcome the community for a free Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 30. The day begins with a short Bible study at 9:30 a.m., followed by coffee and cookies. The morning service will take place at 10:45 a.m., with the Thanksgiving meal served at noon.

As many of you know, kids don’t come with manuals—and most days, we parents are learning on the fly. Every day brings a new adventure; kind of like opening a questionable diaper… you never really know what you’re going to get. Last week, Ellen took the big boys (Isaiah and Isaac) to Cub Scouts, leaving me with the littles (Ethan and Evan). Anytime I’m solely responsible for the kids, it feels a bit like the blind leading the blind. Chaos isn’t just likely—it’s guaranteed.

Washington County has recently gained a new Blessing Box! One of many in the county, this new box is located in the Salem Community Park on Parkview Drive.

Marcia (Kopp) Vickers, age 61, of Salem, passed away on November 23, 2025 at her residence. Marcia was born on December 17, 1963 in Salem, Indiana to the late Edgar Kopp Jr. and Margaret (Strange) Kopp. She was a caretaker at Hoosier Uplands and Older Americans.

Wanda L. Terrell, age 80, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her residence. Born December 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ezra Fleming and Sara Bell Potter.