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The Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District will be holding a "September Stewardship" event on Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please join us for a day of education and fun at the Salem Practice Soccer Fields! We will learn about the conservation stewardship that has occurred at Salem School's Outdoor Lab and Cross-Country Course over many years!

Around 11:30 am on Thursday, September 11, the Washington County Emergency Management Agency announced that the Washington County Commissioners have issued a proclamation for a county-wide burn ban.

Fredia Iona Jewell, age 97 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 09:29 pm, in Hoosier Health and Living in Brownstown, Indiana.

The Board of Works & Public Safety meeting on Monday, September 8 was marked by a special occasion, as recent Salem Police Department hire Tacoma Browning was officially sworn in. Making the event more special was the presence of Browning's father, Crothersville Police Chief Matt Browning, who assisted in the ceremony.

Welcome to the September issue of the Hardinsburg Town Board Newsletter! This month's issue includes important dates to mark on your calendar...

On the evening of Monday, September 8, Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller reports that jail officers discovered an attempted suicide inside the Washington County Detention Center on Jackson Street.

“I know, I know… Dinosaurs are crazy… roar… I’m going to get a juice… I like robot movie (Wild Robot).” I looked up from my computer to see Ethan (almost 3) holding a toy phone to his ear, having a full-blown conversation. It was so convincing that I almost wondered if someone was actually on the other end.

Searching for something to do this weekend? Make your way to Campbellsburg this Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, to enjoy the annual Campbellsburg Country Festival! From live music to food trucks and a cornhole tournament, this two-day event has plenty to offer for everyone.

Jesse Lee Blanton, age 79 of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Blanton was born January 16, 1946 in Louisville, KY the son of William E. Blanton and Ruth Evelyn Moore Blanton.

Harry Porter Jr. age 87 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Porter was born March 3, 1938 in Corydon, the son of Harry E. Porter and Margaret Jessie Ferber Porter. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith.

Wanda J. Fleenor, 79, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Northwood near Salem. Born March 5, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ed Craig and Roxie (Hensley) Shoults. On May 2, 1964 she married James R. Fleenor who preceded her in death.

Darrell McGuffey, owner of "Smokin' Hawgs BBQ" came before the Board of Commissioners to request reimbursement for the business he lost during road construction on S Main St.