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Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Kayla Lynn Strother, age 33 of Lexington, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home. Kayla was born December 30, 1992 in Madison, Indiana the daughter of Charles Cooper Jr. and Vickie Newman. Kayla loved to ride motorcycles, especially hers, that she named "Sweet Cheeks". She loved her dog, Lolly Lynn Strother, fishing, redoing old furniture, going to auctions and collecting rocks with her sister. Kayla is survived by her son,

We have had the pleasure of beginning an interview series with each of the members to find out more about what the Rotary Club has to offer for Washington County. This first edition features member Michael Motsinger.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Judy Diane Burris January 4, 1952 – August 24, 2026 Judy Diane Burris, 74, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Judy was born January 4, 1952, in Seymour, Indiana, to Elbert “Nick” Root and Beulah Root. She was a hardworking woman who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed reading, loved her cat Missy, and was always willing to lend a hand to the people she cared about. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; h

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the area of 8459 E. Blue River Road in reference to a motorcycle crash.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home In Loving Memory of Beatrice "Bea" Zimmerman (January 8, 1948 - August 29, 2026) Beatrice "Bea" Zimmerman, 78, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at PAM Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1948, in Hyden, Kentucky, to the late Jim and Lula Jones, Bea was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose unwavering dedication to her family defined her life. A graduate of Clay Coun

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Daniel Lee Blocker, age 58, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Daniel was born on March 21, 1968, in Loveland, Colorado, to Quitman and Annabelle (Crane) Blocker. He graduated from Salem High School in 1986 and dedicated 38 years of service to Rose Acre Farms, where he worked as the cooler manager at Jen Acres in North Vernon. Daniel enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and, most importantly, spending time with his chil

On September 13, our very own Special Olympics Washington County will be engaging in their own impressive feat of strength for “The Great Combine Pull at Cornucopia Farm.”

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Debra M. Woodville, age 72 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born December 15, 1953 in Louisville , Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Joanne (O'Guin) Howlett. She was an employee of Mercer Transportation in Louisville for 39 years, a member of the Catholic Church and was a 1972 graduate of Stuart High School in Louisville. On September 22, 1979 she married

Washington County’s local Art Studio, Creekside Art Space, will celebrate five years of operation this fall and will mark the anniversary with a paint party on September 12.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 3:37 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the area near 6335 West U.S. Highway 150, Fredericksburg, Indiana for a single vehicle rollover accident.

This past weekend I got older. So, I had to do something special. I got to celebrate my birthday and I was blessed to be able to go to a nice steakhouse in Charleston, South Carolina. I had one of the best filet mignon steaks that I have ever had. But as I was eating it I had a strange thought. What’s the real difference between fast food and a great steakhouse? At a fast-food restaurant, the goal is simple: get you in, get you served, and get you on your way. It’s conveni

On August 29, author Bob Moody will bring the story of the Moody-Tolliver Feud to Salem, where he will discuss the evidence surrounding Thomas Moody's murder, along with the remarkable history he uncovered while researching his own family. The program begins at 1:00 pm at The Depot Railroad Museum, 206 S College Ave, Salem.