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Wayne Franklin Temple, 75, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Mitchell Manor.

The Washington County Times sat down with the Fair Board in a recent meeting on September 23. In this meeting, we discussed some of the questions and concerns regarding the recent elimination of the fairgrounds groundskeeper position held by Councilman Randy Lee.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Washington County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Washington County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The department recommends taking precautions against mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which in addition to WNV include Eastern equine encephalitis (triple-E) virus, and La Crosse virus.

Miller’s Mini Barns has announced that the company has been sold and will move forward under a new name and leadership, following recent criminal charges filed against the business’s original founder.

Glendall Hollis, age 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born February 16, 1953, he was the son of the late James Hollis and Etta (Thornbury) Hollis.

Johnny Lee Lemarr, age 83, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born June 7, 1942 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Arthur Lemarr and Veda (Goins) Lemarr.

The Washington County Theatre will once again bring local history to life during the 11th Annual Crown Hill Cemetery Walk, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26–27, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Mr. Simpson was born May 10, 1968 in Salem, Indiana the son of Robert Lee Simpson and Judith Ann Roberts Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a die hard Indianapolis Colts fan, he loved classic rock and attended many concerts. He was always one to joke around and have fun.

“Look, a pumpkin!” Ethan’s little hands stretched out in the middle of Menards, pointing at their Halloween yard displays.

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this edition of our candidate interviews features Sheriff Candidate Danny Libka. Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated as you make your way to the ballot box.

A Washington County man was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital on Sunday, September 21, following a collision with an off-duty Salem police officer on Sunday afternoon.

Gary L. Nale, age 82, of Borden, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at his residence. Born July 22, 1943 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Verlin and Helen Nale. On October 21, 1989, he married Lora (Newlon) Nale who survives.