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Submitted by Patrick Underwood Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels June 22, 1970 – April 29, 2026 Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels, 55, of Huggin Hollow Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on April 29, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on June 22, 1970, to Ursula Jones Nickelson and the late Daniel Lee Sorrels, Ricky grew up in Washington County, Indiana. As the eldest of the siblings, he was the family’s true ad

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home William Kenneth Shanks, age 98, passed away peacefully at his Salem home. A third-generation resident of Salem, Ken’s life was a testament to the values of service and lifelong learning. Early Life and Military Service Born August 11, 1927, to George Clarke and Shirley Spence (Taylor) Shanks, Ken was raised as a dedicated and active member of the Salem community. An Eagle Scout who stayed active in the organization as an adult, he balanced his

Screenshot from a video submitted by Logan Miller. Used with permission. A two-school bus crash involving a Jeep Cherokee Thursday morning in Campbellsburg resulted in no serious injuries, according to Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 7:36 a.m. April 30 to the intersection of State Road 60 West and Sycamore Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a Salem Community Schools bus, a West Washington School Corp

Mosier Family Chiropractic is preparing for a major move and expansion, bringing new space, new services, and a familiar face back to Salem. The practice, currently located at 304 E. Market St., will relocate to a larger facility on West Mulberry Street in the former Save-a-Lot building near O’Reilly Auto Parts. The new location is set to open with a grand opening event on Saturday, June 6 at noon. The event will include a ribbon cutting with the Washington County Chamber of

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ernest "Ernie" Morris of Salem, Indiana was born on September 25, 1941 in Barbourville, KY to Walter Lee and Mayme Smith Morris and passed away at his home in Salem, IN on April 28, 2026. Ernie and his family moved to the New Philadelphia area in Washington County, Indiana in 1942. In 1947 they moved to a farm located three miles west of Salem, Indiana on Highway 60, where his family farmed thirty-two acres and remained until his parents pas

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Trudy Ree Benson, age 71, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lloyd Benson and Bessie Marie (Spurgeon) Benson. Trudy was a dedicated and compassionate school bus driver for special needs children, a role she cherished deeply until her retirement. The children she cared for were truly her whole world, and she treated each one with patience, ki

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Walter Ellis Hardy, Jr., age 85, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. Born on September 4, 1940, in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of Walter Ellis Hardy, Sr. and Helen M. (Campbell) Hardy. Walter was a kind and loving man who had a gentle spirit and a way of making others feel welcomed and appreciated. He had a deep love for all things western and especially enjoyed wat

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Denver Couch, age 70 of Salem, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Jewish Hospital. Mr. Couch was born April 22, 1956 in Oneida, Kentucky, the son of Elzie Couch and Hazel Barger Rickman. Mr. Couch was retired from Housewoods Mills. He loved being outdoors and loved fishing. Mr. Couch is survived by his sons, Johan Jessker Couch (Daisy) of Turner Station, Kentucky, John Denver Couch (Amanda Estabrook) of Louisville, Kentucky and Christophe

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Norma Jean Campbell Chastain March 29, 1931 – April 24, 2026 Norma Jean Campbell Chastain joined her husband, son, and many beloved relatives in eternal rest on April 24, 2026. Born on March 29, 1931, to Alexander and Elna Martin Campbell, Jean grew up with a strong sense of faith and community. She graduated from Polk Township School in 1945 and Pekin High School in 1949. That same year, she married Donald N. Chastain and made their home in

The April 21 Commissioners Meeting covered topics such as an official recognition of achievement for the Eastern Musketeers Girls Basketball Team, as well as more discussion regarding transparency on topics like READI grants and the Highway Garage Project.

Following last night's flash flooding, we spoke with EMA Director Deni Stempowski and Salem Fire Assistant Chief Max Gamble about various water rescues that took place, as well as how much rain we received.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Charles Michael Blevins, age 82, of Hardinsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. Born December 29, 1943 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Carl Blevins and Elva (Schwinger) Blevins. He was married to Jenny Rose Blevins and Linda Kay Elliott, both of whom also preceded him in death. Charles was a retired heavy equipment operator and farmer; he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Hardinsburg Christian