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Weathers Funeral Home Shirley Tilford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital. Ms. Tilford was born November 24,1950 in Mozelle, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Brown and Alice Nantz Brown. She was a member of Northside Christian Church and also attended church at Life Tabernacle. Ms. Tilford was a retired respiratory therapist. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to church, spending time with friends and she loved jewelry. Ms. Ti

​The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The American Legion Color Guard will present the colors, followed by a keynote presentation by a state official to commemorate Hardinsburg’s reincorporation.

Sometimes a different perspective helps you appreciate what you have. “Dad, do you have to stop and talk to everyone?” That was the question Isaiah and Isaac asked me while we were walking through the fair. Truthfully, one of my favorite parts of our county fair is catching up with people I haven't seen in a while. I enjoy hearing how life is going, seeing how much their kids have grown, and reconnecting with friends old and new. It's also a great place to meet people and bui

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Herbert "Herb" Lee Edmonds Jr, age 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Born on August 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Herbert Lee Sr. and Elizabeth (Oberhausen) Edmonds. Herb was a self-employed stone mason who took great pride in his craftsmanship and a proud member of the American Legion. In 1993, Herb married the love of his life, and together they blended their families into one. He enjoyed

A 20-year-old Salem man is now facing murder and attempted murder charges in connection with the June 13 shooting and vehicle crash that left 17-year-old Hunter Rowley dead, according to an updated release from Indiana State Police.

Pekin is preparing for its 196th Fourth of July Celebration, a two-day event organizers describe as the nation’s oldest consecutive Independence Day celebration. The 2026 event is scheduled for July 3 and 4 at Pekin Park with the time “Our American Story,” tying this year’s festivities to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Selling insurance with Humana was a job full of surprises. I was a 22-year-old bright eyed and bushy tailed new graduate ready to take on the world with this new job and new field. The company gave me a work cell phone that would send me a name of a person who called in and was interested in discussing insurance along with their home address. I would wake up in the morning and see just a name and an address. I would take the address, punch it into my GPS, say a prayer, a

Oscar the owl—Wellsville’s wise (and occasionally blunt) preacher—tilted his head as he lay on the adjustment table. “What are you so scared of?” he asked, a hint of mockery in his voice. Dr. Bottom, the town’s trusted chiropractor—and an orangutan with a heart for helping people—froze mid-adjustment. The question hit him out of nowhere. Just seconds ago, they had been talking about Bubba Blue and the incredible results others were experiencing through chiropractic care. Dr.

The June 16 commissioners meeting saw more discussion regarding the BOT audit committee, 19.5 acre property transfer to Temple & Temple, and READI grants.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Deana Lynn Williams, age 48 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born February 7, 1978 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Daryl Glen Brown and Deborah Lynn Morris Brown. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Donnie Williams. She is also survived by her two daughters, Lakin Evans (Nate) of Orleans and Gracie Williams of Campbellsburg, her grandson, Beau Evans, her parents, Dary

Indiana State Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the ongoing investigation into the June 13 shooting and vehicle crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Hunter Rowley of Pekin. According to an update released by the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post, detectives continue to process evidence and conduct interviews as the investigation moves forward.

The Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair will take place from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20 at the fairgrounds off East Market Street. A digital copy of the fair's program can be found here, including entry forms for the fair parade and baby contest.