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Raymond Levi Thompson, age 91, passed away on July 3, 2025 surrounded by family at Salem Crossing. He was born on July 3, 1934 to parents Chester and Florence (Bunch) Thompson.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma J. (Limp) Pugh, age 94, on July 2, 2025. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully at the Evansville Indiana Protestant Home.

On Saturday, July 5 at 12:48 pm, the Salem Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to 502 E Walnut St in regard to a vehicle fire. Upon Washington County Times’ arrival, what appeared to be a charred Nissan 300zx could be seen in the backyard of 502 E Walnut St surrounded by foam used by the Salem Fire Department to extinguish the flames. The Salem FD is not currently sure how the fire began.

Teena E. Balentine, age 67, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence. Born October 24, 1957 in Salem, she was the daughter of the llate Alva Lewis Roberts and Barbara (Easton) Vanover. On December 22, 1982, she married Randall Balentine.

Lynn Stewart Lasley, 77, of Salem, passed away May 15, 2025 at Meadow View Health and Rehab in Salem. He was born on July 12, 1947.

After months of controversy surrounding INDOT contracts, planning commission disputes, and the reversal of Hardinsburg’s 2022 dissolution, Tuesday’s meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners was quieter — though not without moments of discontent and a sobering financial update.

Two staff members from the office of Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith visited Salem City Hall on Wednesday, July 2, as part of a series of mobile office hours held across the state this week. The visit, according to a press release, was "part of his commitment to open government and direct engagement with constituents".

A Washington County local is making a name for himself on the national golf scene — and he’s only in third grade.

Lori Denise Garrison, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in her home. Ms. Garrison was born November 30, 1956 in Salem, the daughter of Lawrence and Patricia Nice Floyd. Lori was a VFW Auxillary Member. She retired from GKN Sinter Metals after 34 years, and was a graduate of East Washington High School.

Grab your boots and bring your biggest smiles, because Westside Baptist Church is throwing open its doors for a fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10, running each evening from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.

Mrs. Barbara J. Shawler, age 73, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 29 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Mrs. Shawler was born March 20, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of Rodger Long and Helen Murrah Goen. She was a beautician.

Reda Lynn Alexander, age 69 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born August 7, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Fern (Cox) Sowder.