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Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Emari Grace Cheatham, age 12, of Borden, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born October 30, 2013, she was the daughter of LaTosha Cheatham (AJ Jackson) and Joshua Lee Cheatham (Jessica Guetig). Emari was a 6th grade student at Borden. She had so much love to give and was known for her kind spirit and big heart. She loved Jesus deeply, cherished her family, and had a special love for all animals. Emari is survived by her parents ; tw

Today, March 13, marks one year since the launch of The Washington County Times . As I sit down to write this, it's a little surreal to think about how this whole thing started. In December of 2024, I was finishing up a large construction project and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next in life. Several years before construction, I had developed skills in website design, writing, and graphic design through my work with Amor Domini Productions, an independent faith-ba

Before You Choose Surgery… Read This First! The Disc Decompression Solution If you’ve been told that surgery is your next step… If you’re living with constant flare-ups… If you’ve “thrown your back out” more times than you can count… We need to talk. At Mosier Family Chiropractic, one of the most life-changing therapies we offer is spinal decompression — and it’s helping people avoid unnecessary spine surgery every single week. Let’s break it down simply. What Is Spinal Dec

Submitted by Jennifer Porter A Truly Life-Changing Experience: Become a Host Family in Washington County High School in the USA (HSUSA) is seeking welcoming host families in Washington County and surrounding counties for the upcoming school year. Hosting an international high school student is a meaningful opportunity to bring the world into your home while helping a young person grow academically, culturally, and personally. HSUSA students are 15–17 years old and attend a lo

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Larry Shanks, age 84 of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 in his home. Mr. Shanks was born March 14, 1941 in Washington County, the son of Lowell "Chic" Shanks and Naomi Chastain Shanks. He was a life member of the VFW in Salem, a past state President of The Fraternal Order Eagles and was a Charter Member of the Moose Lodge of Scottsburg. Larry was a retired heavy equipment operator for Myers Construction and Triangle Construction

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Michael "Mike" Chastain, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6 at his home. Mike was born May 8, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Herman and Ivalou Colglazier Chastain. He was a member of Westview Christian Church, Columbus Elks, Salem Moose Lodge, Seymour Eagles, Racers Emergency Support Group, Racers for Christ, Legendary Whitey Wednesday Club and the North West Ohio Tractor Pullers Association Blue Shirts,

What Happens When the Atlas Is Misaligned? When the Atlas shifts—even slightly—it can irritate the brainstem and create what we call neurological facilitation. In simple terms: The nervous system stays stuck in a high-distress signal.

The “World’s Largest Cover Band” returns to the stage this spring as the “Bohemian Supper Club Orchestra” makes its 20th appearance April 11 at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Salem.

Lisa Redmiles was awarded a grant through the Mahuron Education Fund of the Washington County Community Foundation to support an innovative mathematics initiative designed to strengthen students’ foundational algebra skills.

Rebecca Hardesty’s eighth grade math students are finishing their Transformations on a Graph Unit. Transformations include rotations, translations, dilations and reflections.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home JoeAnn Brown, age 91, of Pekin, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Norton Clark Memorial Hospital. Born November 22, 1934 in Harlen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Burgan and Josie (Blanton) Burgan. She is survived by 4 children: Darrell Brown (Velma), Connie McQuigg (Joe), Stanley Brown, and Penny Knollenberg (Ralph); 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert an

Submitted by Washington County Emergency Management Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 8-14, 2026, to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the State of Indiana. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Local Emergency Management Agencies, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide t