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Puttin’ On The Ritz Dance Recital Returns to Salem Middle School

Mark your calendars for a night of music, movement, and memories as Puttin’ On The Ritz School of Dance presents its annual Salem recital on Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Middle School. The event is free to the public, and instructors Robin Oaks and Heather Nale are hoping to fill every seat.

Apr 152 min read

2025 Senior Spotlight: Elle Strother

Elle is a senior at West Washington Jr-Sr High School. She is active in theater, BPA, and community theater. Over the years she has appeared in many school and community productions, including The Addams Family Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, 12 Angry Jurors, Fools, Christmas Belles, Godspell, and most recently West Washington Drama's The Little Mermaid, where she dazzled as the evil sea witch Ursula.

Apr 141 min read

Obituary: Merdie Dotson

Merdie Dotson was born October 4, 1928 in Cromona, Kentucky, He was the son of Dewey A. Dotson and Bridgett (Gibson) Dotson.

Apr 142 min read

Obituary: Jewell C. Sweeney

Jewell C. (Jackson) Sweeney, a longtime resident of Salem, Indiana, passed away on April 12, 2025. She was 90 years old. She was the daughter of Sherman and Frowe (Duke) Jackson of Bedford, Indiana, and was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Sweeney, whom she married on January 1, 1955.

Apr 142 min read

Heroes in our Hometown: Ken Powell

The Washington County Times is happy to be launching a new column called “Heroes in our Hometown.” This column will aim to highlight the local veterans in our community that have proudly served our great nation and give them an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. I am very happy to introduce our first veteran in the series: United States Air Force and Vietnam Veteran Ken Powell.

Apr 119 min read

SADD Demonstrates Fatal Drunk Driving Scenario

On Monday, April 7 at 1:00 PM, emergency responders, in partnership with SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), gathered together at West Washington Jr-Sr High School to provide a detailed demonstration on the consequences of impaired driving.

Apr 106 min read

"Put the Phone Away or Pay", Sheriff Miller Says

Salem, Indiana - Officers with the Washington County Sheriff's Department are on high alert as they participate in an annual traffic safety campaign looking for people speeding or driving while distracted.

Apr 102 min read