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Obituary: Teresa Rutherford
Teresa Rutherford, age 74, of Borden passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence. Born September 2, 1950 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joy Wheeler and Dorothy (Hammonds) Wheeler. On October 14, 1991, she married Paul "Bob" Rutherford who preceded her in death on January 19, 2024.
Jun 51 min read


Obituary: Lorna Strojny
Lorna Strojny, age 72, of Borden passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025. Born March 19, 1953 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joy Wheeler and Dorothy (Hammonds) Wheeler.
Jun 51 min read


Obituary: James Hobart White
James Hobart White, age 81, of Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1944, in Mitchell, Indiana, to James S. and Agnes (Porter) White. James was a 1962 graduate of Mitchell High School.
Jun 52 min read


Obituary: Michael Fultz
Michael "Duff" Scott Fultz, age 59 of Salem passed away May 23,2025 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Fultz was born September 10, 1965, in Salem, the son of Randall Fultz and Barbara Hasty Gilstrap. He was a member of VFW #6636 and American Legion Post #41. Micheal was a former forklift driver for KYB in Franklin, Indiana.
Jun 51 min read


5 Essential Oils Everyone Should Have (and Why You’ll Love Them)
If you’ve ever experimented with the world of aromatherapy, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. With literally hundreds of essential oils to choose from, how do you know where to start?
Jun 53 min read


Awareness Washington County Announces Leadership Class Graduation
Submitted by Yvonne Maxey: "Our 9 month leadership class has gone by so fast and now we will celebrate the current class members at graduation. Cheryl Lee and Laura Wanke have accomplished another exciting year helping class members learn about creativity, communication, consensus, Learning Styles, wisdom cycle, Facilitation from the Chair, Multiple Lenses and many other important leadership capacities."
Jun 51 min read


Community Theatre Performs "Southern Hospitality" This Weekend
The Washington County Theatre will take audiences back to the fictional town of Fayro, Texas, this weekend with its production of Southern Hospitality, a fast-paced Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and The Golden Girls writer/producer Jamie Wooten. Performances will be held at Gary W. Hartsook Hall, located behind the Salem Church of the Nazarene at 405 North Shelby Street.
Jun 41 min read


Commissioners Begin Reversing Hardinsburg Dissolution After Lawsuit Settlement
The commissioners meeting at the Washington County Courthouse on Tuesday morning took some unexpected turns, from heated debates breaking out in the gallery to a surprising turn of events in which the commissioners put the town of Hardinsburg back on the path to incorporation.
Jun 37 min read


Benefit for 5-Year-Old with Rare Disorder to Be Held at West Washington
This Saturday, June 7, the Washington County community plans to come together in a show of support for one of its youngest members. Five-year-old Norah Richards, who was diagnosed as a baby with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), will be the focus of “Norah’s CREWsaders 2025 Charity Event,” a family-friendly fundraiser at West Washington School Corporation.
Jun 22 min read


Obituary: Jetta A. Burton
Jetta A. Burton, age 89 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:35 am, in Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Salem, Indiana. Born July 13, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Albert Arvel Martin and Margaret (Adams) Martin.
Jun 21 min read


Obituary: Jimmy G. Mahuron
Mr. Jimmy G. Mahuron, age 82, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 31. Mr. Mahuron was born December 2, 1942, in Salem, the son of Warren and Miriam Allison Mahruon. He was a retired superintendent for the City of Salem Water Department. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Salem Branch. Jimmy was an Army veteran. He was an avid amateur radio operator and loved bees and bee keeping.
Jun 21 min read


Obituary: Christina Jewell Bowsman
Christina Jewell Bowsman, age 75 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:09 am, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born January 19, 1950 in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Ira Goen and Elizabeth Triphinia (Blevins) Goen.
Jun 22 min read
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