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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.

Weathers Funeral Home Wendi Hubbard, age 75 of Sellersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Miss Hubbard was born November 21, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana the daughter of Henry H. and Frances Rockey Hubbard. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church. Miss Hubbard attended Franklin College. Miss Hubbard is survived by her sisters, Henrietta Connor of New Albany, and Marietta Gruesbeck (Kirk) of Sellersburg , 3 nieces, 1 nephew and 9 great nieces and nephews. Miss Hubba

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Robert "Red" "Sunny" Schreiber, age 88 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home. Mr. Schreiber was born October 9, 1937 in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Eugene Schreiber and Edna Tatlock. Anyone who knew him had played cards with him, he loved playing all card games and spending time at the casino. His family was the most important thing to him. Mr. Schreiber is survived by his daughters, Deborah Schreiber, Diana Schreibe

A fundraising effort has been launched to help the family of 17-year-old Hunter Blaine Rowley, who tragically passed away Saturday evening following an apparent shooting and vehicle crash in rural Washington County.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Carl Robinson Sr, age 85, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born December 9, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson. Carl is survived by his two brothers: Larry and Brice Robinson; one sister: Sue Gajewski; three grandchildren: Nathan Robinson, Tyler Robinson-McClellan and Taylor Hayes; along with six great-grandchildren that also surviv

Indiana State Police detectives from the Sellersburg Post are investigating an apparent shooting and vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality Saturday evening in rural Washington County.

"The Spirit of Washington County Through the Lens of Cecil Smith" opened Saturday at the Depot Railroad Museum, located at 206 South College Avenue. The exhibit will remain open from June 13 through June 27 as part of the local celebration of America's 250th Birthday.

After graduating from Salem High School in 2013, I wasn't sure what the next step for me would be. My parents had not gone to college, so I was fortunate to receive a scholarship through the state of Indiana that allowed me to attend any Indiana college at a significantly reduced tuition rate. Because of that opportunity, I thought the logical next step was to try out college. News media had been a passion of mine since middle school. I helped run the news program at Salem Mi

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Melody Ann Coats, age 50, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Norton Hospital. She was born on August 13th, 1975, to Roberta and Loren Coats in Washington County Hospital. She attended Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana. Melody was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Clint Bruce; her mother-in-law Gayle Bruce-Doyle, her children Isaac VanDurme (Stephani), Gage Castro

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Mrs. Luella May Purkhiser, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1931 to Chester Graves McKinley and Dessie Gibbons McKinley. Luella married James Willard Purkhiser on May 25, 1951. They had one son, James Eli Purkhiser. She was a member of the High Street Church of Christ, Community Club 31, The Piece Makers Quilt Guild, of which she was a Charter Member. She was a past member of The Farmer's Club a

West Washington School Corporation's fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.

East Washington School Corporation's fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.