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Two Washington County towns officially joined Indiana’s growing trail network on Friday, June 20, as ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for new Monon South Trail trailheads in Campbellsburg and Pekin.

Larry Vernon Collins, 72, passed away on June 20th in the loving arms of his wife at Norton Pavilion in Louisville. He was a retired truck driver for 50 years with 4 million safe miles. The last 36 years were with Hass Carriage in Sellersburg, Indiana.

Brian P. O'Meara, age 58 of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in his home. Mr. O'Meara was born April 20, 1967 in Quincy Massachusetts the son of William F. O'Meara and Shirley Spargo O'Meara.

A new way to inspire creativity is now open to the public in Salem, thanks to the efforts of middle school art teacher Gwendolyn Dowling and her students. Located on the sidewalk by the drop-off circle at Salem Middle School, near the football field, the freshly installed art library box functions much like the other little free book libraries around the county - except instead of books, it’s filled with art supplies.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 12:06 p.m., emergency responders from the Washington County Ambulance Service, Salem Fire Department, Salem Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the intersection of E. Hackberry Street and Anson Street in response to a pedestrian-involved vehicle accident.

Johnnie Saylor, age 77 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:50 am, in his residence. Born December 18, 1947 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lee Saylor and Nadine (Bowling) Saylor. He then joined the U.S. Army after High School. He attended New Salem First Church of God. He loved tinkering with his trucks in his spare time.

Hope Christina Newsome, age 49, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19 at Baptist Health Floyd. Hope was born March 19, 1976 in Seymour, the daughter of Charlie Weddel and Doris Newby. She was a 1995 graduate of West Washington High School.

Timothy Christopher Catlett, 58, passed away after a brief battle with cancer at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1967 to Shannon Catlett and Judy Catlett Hall in New Albany. He attended West Washington School Corporation until middle school and was a 1985 graduate of Salem High School.

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Submitted by Renée Mather – “Pride” is celebrated each June in recognition of the LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement that began in 1969 in New York City. The month honors the courage of those who came before, the lives lost to hate and injustice, and the ongoing journey toward equity and love. Pride celebrations—whether large parades or small-town picnics—offer more than visibility. They are affirmations of life, dignity, and belonging.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting this past Tuesday, June 17, following the special meeting last week regarding the reversal of the controversial paving contract that was originally awarded to Temple & Temple. During that meeting, the contract was awarded to Harrison County-based company C&R Construction.

A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA – The Washington County Family YMCA is proud to recognize Corey and Lauren Churchman, owners of Marshall Monuments in Salem, for their generous contribution to the Beth Armstrong Y-For-All Capital Campaign.