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Submitted by Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home Marilyn Ann Keehn, 93, of Orleans, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on June 18, 1932, in Claysville, Indiana, the daughter of Roscoe and Verba (Clements) Thixton. She married Lawrence Keehn on December 24, 1952, and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Pekin High School, Class of 1950. She had worked at Bata Shoe Company in Salem and retired from

Due to his voting history, the Washington County Election Board voted to remove Walter J. Zelivetz from the primary ballot for sheriff. Zelivetz claims he will be seeking a lawyer, and says this was a "ploy" to get him off the ballot.

Symptoms: Warning Signs, Not the Problem (And the 3 Things That Actually Get Us There) Hey folks, Dr. Mosier here, and I’ve got a question for you: If you look good and feel good… are you necessarily healthy? Unfortunately, the answer is no . Many of us have friends or family members who looked great, felt fine, and were “thriving” … right up until a heart attack , stroke , or cancer diagnosis . There were no obvious warning signs—or so it seemed. And that brings us to o

Continuing our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Washington County Recorder candidate David Norton (D). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our readers can m

Pied Piper Children’s Theatre’s middle-high school performers will take the stage this weekend with the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown , a bold and satirical comedy that blends big Broadway-style numbers with sharp social commentary. Urinetown features music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all performance materials. Set in a dysto

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jerry Wayne Goodwin, age 82 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, Indiana. Born on March 24, 1943, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late JB Goodwin and Gewinelle (Camp) Goodwin. He retired from the First Baptist Church in Pekin, IN as a Minister after 40 years. He received his GED and then joined the U.S. Army for 3 years, prior to dedicating his life to the ministry in

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Thelma Irene Gilstrap, age 96 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Salem Crossing Salem, Indiana. Born February 14, 1930 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Ruth (Bush) Lee. She was a homemaker, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1947 graduate of Salem High School. On February 14, 1949 she married Bernard Calvin Gilstrap, who passed away August 2, 1976. Survivors incl

The Washington County Auditor’s Office has released its annual report for 2025. (Advertisement) (Advertisement) (Advertisement)

The commissioners approved the reappointment of Greg Zink to the Planning Commission and added security cameras to the fairgrounds. However, they also heard comments from a resident who raised concerns about the B.O.T. project and indicated that she planned to send information to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for review.

(A Simple Brain-and-Train Explanation) Hey folks! Have you ever noticed that when you’re being adjusted—or when you’re watching someone else get adjusted—their leg length changes really fast ? And maybe you’ve wondered… “Is my leg actually shorter?” “What are they really checking?” Great questions. Let me share a little neurology , and I promise—we’ll keep it simple and fun. Let’s Talk About the Brain (Using a Train) When your spine is misaligned (subluxated) , your bod

A Community Posting by Sara Day David Day, instructor for the Indiana Hunters Ed Association, will be conducting a Hunter’s Education Class. This class is recommended for anyone age 9 or older. Anyone 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend with them. Classes will be held on Saturday, February 28nd and March 7th, from 1-6 p.m. Participants must attend both classes for completion. They will be held in the Washington County Government building located at 806 Martinsb

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home John Minett Heavin, age 56 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born August 30, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Vernon R. Heavin and Betty A. (Lewis) Stanley, who survives. He was a member of Blue River Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for 14 years as well as a Sunday School teacher. John started his career selling insurance with his stepfather at Reliable Benefits. Then he went on to get hi