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This week, the First Baptist Church of Salem hosted their 10th annual community Vacation Bible School (VBS). This community VBS…

If you were anywhere near the corner of State Roads 56 and 135 on Sunday afternoon, you might’ve heard the music, the laughter, or the distant echo of applause. What you might not have heard — but almost certainly would have felt — was the sense of belonging that blanketed the space like shade on a sweltering day.

Anita Kay (Stephenson) Smith, 87, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her residence, the family farm. Kay Smith’s life was full of family, faith, food, and farming. Although she lived the majority of her years in one area, it was a beautiful life during which she strived to be open, learn new things, and love the people around her.

Mrs. Gloria Marie Fleenor, age 69, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 27 at her home.

Marvin Bennett Marshall, age 89, of Campbellsburg passed away, Thursday, June 26, 2025. Mr. Marshall was born August 24, 1935 in Campbellsburg, the son of Albert and Irma Bennett Marshall. He was a member of Westview Church where he served as an Elder for many years. Marvin retired after 38 years from Child Craft as a quality control supervisor.

On the afternoon of June 26, 2025, officers with the Salem Police Department were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot following a report of an infant left unattended in a parked vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle was turned off, with the windows down, and no guardian was present at or near the scene.

Families looking for free fun, food, and fireworks won’t have to go far this weekend. On Saturday, June 28, the Gibson Township Fire Department is hosting a full day of community celebration at the United Producers Stockyards, just northeast of Scottsburg.

Fellowship Baptist Church will host a food giveaway this Thursday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at its Mission Center, located at 9271 E. U.S. Hwy. 150 in Hardinsburg.

On Tuesday, June 24 at 1:47 pm, Washington County emergency responders received a call regarding a Jeep Cherokee that had run off the road and rolled over on US-150 between Palmyra and Fredericksburg.

Mildred Faye "Millie" Bobbitt, 92, formerly of Salem, passed away June 19, 2025 at La Bella of Clifton in Illinois. Born August 8, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Grace Brocar Williams.

On the evening of June 22, 2025, shortly after 11:00 pm, Officer Dylan England of the Salem Police Department observed a red motorcycle traveling eastbound on State Road 60 East. The motorcycle was operating without proper lighting equipment, and no visible license plate could be seen.

I just want you to know that Washington County nearly lost their chiropractor last week. Yes, I almost died.