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(Publisher's Note: The following is taken from a press release by Washington County agencies. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.) The Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, working jointly with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, has announced that criminal charges have been filed against Marcus Miller following an investigation into allegations of long-term sexual abuse.

It is nearly that time of year again. The leaves are beginning to fall, temperatures are starting to cool, and Walmart already has Halloween decorations in its aisles. Fall is just around the corner, and so is the Old Settlers Days festival. This Washington County tradition began well over a century ago.

Billy I. Thompson, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home. Mr. Thompson was born December 4, 1957 in New Smyrna, Florida the son of Larry and Carolyn McCoskey Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Masonic Lodge #512.

Shortly after 11:30 pm on Monday, September 15, Washington County emergency responders including the Salem Fire Department were dispatched to the area of the 500 block of Pilgrim Way in Salem, just north of the ballpark in regards to a shed on fire, with concerns that the fire was spreading.

Margaret Ann Martin, age 95 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm, in Kraft Commons Assisted Living in Indianapolis.

Edith "Edie" Anderson, age 93 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Although the first filing date for the 2026 election isn’t until January 7, several local candidates have already announced plans to run. Among them is Washington County's current Deputy Auditor Michele Fleenor (R), who recently spoke with The Washington County Times  about her intention to run for County Auditor.

The September 16 Commissioners Meeting brought forth what seems to be a conclusion to the matter of the elimination of the fairgrounds groundskeeper position held by Randy Lee. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and the approval of the last meeting’s agenda.

Martinsburg, Indiana – The Emmanuel Church and Cemetery Association will host a Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A pitch-in lunch will be at 1:00. Volunteers are invited to bring gloves, rakes, and other tools to help with grounds maintenance, painting and general site preparation.

Mr. James Lee "Jim" Sechrist, age 77, of Salem, met his Lord and Savior, on September 15, 2025 at Robley Rex VAMC in Louisville, KY.

The 2026 Indiana primaries will be here before you know it. The primary elections are scheduled for May 5, and the Washington County Times has been busy interviewing the candidates who hope to receive your vote next spring. Leading up to the primaries, we will be releasing candidate interviews in order to keep you well informed.

As an aromatherapist, my job is to primarily work with essential oils and raw materials. However, in my practice, I prefer to use a well-rounded blend of both natural materials and lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are so important to consider when looking at most, if not all, health issues people face today- and considering how one lives their daily lifestyle can determine whether or not something using essential oils will even help.