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Salem Community Schools has released their 2026–27 school year calendar. Fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.

A Community Posting Submitted by the Washington County Community Action Coalition What began as a simple lease signed with a vision has grown into a community-built space now entering its second year in Salem. The Town House recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony and officially joined the Chamber of Commerce, marking another step forward in its growth as a public community hub. The origins of the space are deeply rooted in shared vision an

A Community Posting Submitted by Washington County Pride QSA The Washington County Pride Picnic returns for its 6th annual celebration on Sunday, June 14, from 1–8 p.m. This free community event will feature food, music, games, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with friends old and new in a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, and supporters. The picnic is centrally located in Salem, with the exact location shared upon RSVP. For more infor

Salem Schools is once again helping to relieve some of the summertime pressure through their Summer Food Service Program. The first pickup will be June 25 at Bradie Shrum Elementary.

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Klarene Marie Cartee, age 80 of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born January 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Ruth B. (Hetler) Kahler. She was a retired employee of American Cold Storage and Cracker Barrel in Scottsburg; from the time they opened for 15 years. She loved and was very proud of her grandchildren. Also had a great love for all

Written by Ellen Mosier A teacher's dream, a grocery store, and God's perfect timing. When I was a little girl and someone would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said the same thing: I wanted to teach. I loved going to school. I loved perfecting homework assignments, sometimes working on them for hours after school. Growing up in the country meant long bus rides home, and those rides became my time to decompress and recharge. By the time I got home, I was r

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Larry James Byrd, age 74 of Salem, IN passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 in the comfort of his own home. Larry was born March 19, 1952 in Louisville, KY and was the son of the late Wymon Byrd and Frances Byrd. On June 26, 1973 he married the love of his life, Martha Louise (Cobbs) Byrd who survives him. They had a long and loving marriage of over 52 years. Larry was a dedicated provider for his family, working both for American Standard and th

A press release from the City of Salem: The City of Salem is excited to announce partnership with the Washington County Community Foundation to launch an inclusive Washington County Community Calendar.

Mosier Family Chiropractic celebrated the grand opening of their new location on Mulberry Street Saturday afternoon! It was a wonderful community turnout, with refreshments and food provided by Hayes Lemonade and BBQ Paradise.

Mayor Justin Green joined us to discuss Friday evening’s Art On The Bricks event that took place on Market Street from 6–8pm.

Submitted by Adams Funeral Home Robert B. Wilson, 87, of Little York, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. Robert was born on September 9, 1938, in Washington County, Little York, Indiana, to Gordon and Leo (Collins) Wilson. He grew up in the community he loved and carried his strong work ethic and devotion to family throughout his life. A 1957 graduate of Salem High School, Robert went on to attend Purdue

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Larry Joe Cottongim, age 62, of Salem, Indiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Larry was born on December 2, 1963, in Salem, Indiana, to Lee Ralph and Dorothy Louise (Winslow) Cottongim. On April 15, 1995, he married Sandra Annette Greene, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, and the farming community he loved. Larry attended Eastern High School and Prosser Vocational School. A lifelong farmer, he began w