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Vera Lou Kirtley Lockard, age 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 15 at St. Vincent Hospital in Salem. Vera was born November 24, 1953 in Salem the daughter of George Kirtley and Wilma Goss Kirtley. She was a longtime employee of Banner Publications. She was a member of Turning Point Church in Scottsburg.

Local author Wayne D. Kramer has introduced a brand-new children’s book series featuring a lovable pangolin whose adventures teach lessons about friendship, empathy, and protecting wildlife.

Mrs. Lois M. Miller, age 92, of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, November 13 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mrs. Miller was born February 8, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Louis William Vassie and Elsie Katherine Dicken Vassie Cummings.

Janet Elaine Deich, age 76 of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born August 17, 1949, in Scottsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James V. Brown and Cleatus (Stewart) Brown.

Suzanne was born in Salem, Indiana on January 31st, 1952, to Howard and Clara Ann (Purkhiser) Moore. She went to be with her Lord and Savior and sing in his choir on November 10, 2025.

The November 4 Commissioners Meeting was an eventful one to say the least. Although the meeting began as usual, it was not long before it devolved into heated debates between the commissioners.

For more than a year, Paige Monroe has been doing everything she can to keep her young son, Westin, healthy and smiling through a battle few could imagine. Westin was diagnosed with a severe heart condition after a viral infection left his heart functioning at just 17 percent, causing lasting damage to his other organs.

I’m often the mediator in what we call “emergency toy crises.” These happen daily. Actually, if we’re being honest, they happen multiple times a day. I’m almost certain I’ve lost part of my hearing from the blood-curdling screams. (And no, it’s not selective hearing, despite what Ellen claims.)

Mr. Melvin H. Brown, age 88, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, November 8 at his residence. Mr. Brown was born March 23, 1937 in Frankfort, KY to William U. Brown and Vivian B McQuillen Brown. He was a retired truck driver for Koetter Trucking.

Nearly two weeks after Indiana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits lapsed, the Washington County Food Bank is feeling the impact both in the number of families seeking assistance and in the generosity of the community stepping up to help.

Rhonda Stokely, age 65, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 7 at Salem Crossing. Rhonda was born March 19, 1960, in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of Gordon and Erika Weltz Stokley.

Carletta Jo McKinney, age 74 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, in her residence. Born October 18, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. Benham and Jessie L. (Wilson) Benham.