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A new figure has been lurking around Salem Square lately... Just who is this creature, and what are his intentions? This monster goes by the name of “Sin” and is played by none other than Joshua Calvin.

A Pekin, Indiana man was arrested Monday, April 28, 2025, following a multi-state investigation into child pornography initiated by online reports.

Iris will be attending Franklin College to study Wildlife Biology and Conservation and play for the women’s soccer team.   

John W. Mead, age 79, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born September 8, 1945 in Carmel California, he was the son of the late Willis Chenoweth Mead and Helen Genevieve (Kiefer) Mead.

Walter Raleigh Deaton, 81, of Little York, Indiana passed away April 23, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 13, 1943, to John Logan and Beulah Deaton Deaton. He came to Jackson County at the age of 10 and has lived here since. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem and married Veva Sue Greathouse on July 29, 1962.

Steven Michael Dunlevy, age 67, of Borden, passed away on April 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 20, 1957 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Steven was a safety inspector for Semper Tek. He was a Christian in faith, and an avid Nascar fan.

Gary K. Coffey, a cherished family man and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on February 22, 1945 in Scottsburg, Indiana, Gary lived a life rich in love, laughter and service to others. He believed in making the world a better place and he practiced what he preached in many ways.

Spring has sprung! The rain from the storms earlier this month did its job, and now Washington County is in full bloom. We're seeing highs mostly in the 70s for the foreseeable forecast, and while more rain is inevitable this time of year, there are still plenty of beautiful days to look forward to.

As the days stretch longer and the sun streams in brighter, spring beckons us to refresh our homes and reset our spaces. While conventional cleaning products get the job done, more homeowners are reaching for essential oils to bring a natural, fragrant, and effective edge to their cleaning routines.

This weekend, Pied Piper Children's Theatre will perform Lullaby for a Lonely Child, an original musical written by director Daniel Main. Charity Main serves as assistant director.

In recent years, hearing the name "Voorhees", would cause many to think of Jason, the supernatural antagonist of the Friday the 13th slasher series. However, in Washington County, the name brings to mind a different ghastly murder story. The difference is that this one is true.

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 5:26pm, officers of the Salem Police Department, Washington County EMS, and the Salem Fire Department responded to the intersection of N. Shelby St. and Bristol St. in reference to a call reporting a two-vehicle crash involving personal injury.