All Articles

A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation WCCF has opened their Fall Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through our generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the fall grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or visiting our website at https://wccf.biz/index.php/grants/grant-application-and-instructions/731-semi-annual-cycle to download an application. The application dea

Photo from a previous Resource Day event, shared by the Warming Station's Facebook page. Residents will have the opportunity to connect with dozens of local service providers, agencies, and organizations during Washington County Resource Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salem High School Randy Johnson Fieldhouse, located at 700 N. Harrison St. in Salem. Hosted by The Warming Station, the event is designed to bring resources from across Washington County

Members of Livonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue will travel to Ohio this week to honor the life and service of 18-year-old Firefighter Wyatt Fisher, who died following a motorcycle crash near Cincinnati. The department will send firefighters and apparatus to participate in funeral services, joining fire departments from across the region in paying tribute to one of their own. Wyatt served with both the Stonelick Township and Wayne Township fire departments. Although only 18 years

Submitted by Chastain Funeral Home PLAINFIELD – Jerry Lee Myers, 92, formerly of Campbellsburg, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Cumberland Trace Senior Living in Plainfield. Born December 1, 1933, in Salem, he was the son of Foster K. and Leta A. (Lawyer) Myers. He married Frances Ehlers on July 1, 1961, and she survives. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran and a 1954 graduate of Campbellsburg High School. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, American Legion Patto

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Paul Vincent Gallucci, age 17, of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at home. Paul was born February 19, 2009 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, the son of Vincent Gallucci and Lauren Bartsch Gallucci. He was a senior in high school. He loved his family, had a big heart, was very humble, and loved to read. Paul is survived by his parents, Vincent and Lauren, his sister Darcy and brother Simon. He is also survived by his grandpare

Weathers Funeral Home Russell "Rusty" Ferrell Fultz, age 74 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Keepsake Village of Columbus. Mr. Fultz was born October 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Dr. Roy Lee Fultz and Mary Jane (Pollock) Fultz. He spent many years working in law enforcement and probation and he loved fishing. He was a professional fisherman who traveled in the Bass Master Tourney's across the United States and loved hunting. Mr. Fultz is survived

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Mary K. Middleton, age 87, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born September 11, 1938, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Edith (Collins) Brickey. Mary retired from Salem Middle School, where she spent many years working in the cafeteria. She was also a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She is survived by her four children: Mark (Karen) Middleton, Kristi Middleton, Troy Midd

The July 7 Commissioners Meeting saw topics such as Community Crossings grant eligibility and health insurance renewal. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda as well as an amendment to add Deni Stempowski to the agenda to speak about emergency mitigation.

Weathers Funeral Home Mary D. Hagar, age 82 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Salem Crossing. Ms. Hagar was born May 27, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Leslie McKeand Graham and Doris Isola Slavens. She was a retired LPN and loved Jesus. Ms. Hagar is survived by her sons: Anthony Allbright (Martha) of Orlando, Florida and Andrew Hagar of Puerto Rico, her daughters: Ricki Reynolds of Paulden, Arizona, Jody Brewer of Salem, Indiana, Kelly Brenner (Mich

Weathers Funeral Home Paul Edward Humphrey, age 73 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Humphrey was born May 20, 1953 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Charles Edward Humphrey (Elizabeth) and Ima Pauline Tapp. He was a Navy Veteran, was in the National Guard and in the Naval Reserve. Paul was a graduate of Salem High Schools Class of 1971 and loved all of his classmates. He attended various trade schools earning col

Happy Independence Day! The annual Pekin 4th of July Festival wrapped up the first day with the Juice Box Heroes, chicken poop bingo, a dessert auction and much more.

Today, we sat down with 911 Dispatch Director Kelly Sargent to discuss what you should and should not call 911 for during this Fourth of July weekend.