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On February 2, The Washington County Commissioners and Council held a special joint meeting in regard to payroll. A normal year has 26 pay periods, however, this year has 27. The budget was not set correctly to accommodate this difference.

A Humbling Lesson on Ego, Gym Anxiety, and Why Nobody Is Actually Watching You I recently told my workout partner a story about Ellen and me getting ready for date night that left him shaking his head. As we were getting ready, Ellen looked over at me and said,“I’m over here looking like a slob, and you’re looking like a model.” Now, apparently the elevator of the male brain does not go all the way to the top—because with a pride-filled smile, I responded with a simple, heart

A new father–son business has launched in Salem with a focus on small-batch, locally roasted coffee. Wesley and Bryan DePoy began accepting orders Feb. 1 for Knobstone Coffee Company, LLC, a home-based coffee roasting business operating under Indiana Cottage Food Laws. The DePoys said they have been roasting coffee together for more than 10 years before deciding to turn the hobby into a business. Wesley DePoy said the decision grew out of both an interest in the roasting proc

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series , this addition to our candidate interviews features current District 2* County Councilman Andrew Davisson (R), who is seeking re-election. 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

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Franklin Junior "Buddy" Phipps, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Norton Hospital Louisville. Born January 14, 1959 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Ruby L. (Collins) Phipps. He was a retired 26 year employee of the old Smith Cabinet Company in Salem and had been a life resident of Washington County. He was a member of the Salem American Legion Cecil Grimes Post #41, loved wrestling and was a

Lincks Clothing & Shoes is celebrating 20 years in business this weekend. They plan to hold a celebration on January 31 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm featuring door prizes and cupcakes.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Violetta Jean “Jeanie” Humphrey, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85 at her home in Fruitland Park, FL. Jeanie was woman of God, a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a supportive sister and a trusted friend. Born on November 5, 1940, Jeanie was the beloved daughter of Violet (Zink) and Clifton Baird of Salem, IN, where she was raised and lived her entire young adult life. Jeanie met the

The Washington County Theatre plans to present The Giver later this year in April, and they will be holding auditions early next week on February 2 and 3 at 7:00 pm at the Salem Church of the Nazarene.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home John Patrick Revels, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. Mr. Revels was born April 3, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Anne Byrd. Mr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. He was also a member of the Blue Knights and the Exchange Club. Mr. Revels was a retired Kentucky State Fugitive officer for the office of Probation and Parole where he worked for 25 years. He also worked as

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Charles Sherman King, age 85, Pekin, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2026, at Floyd County Baptist Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Caneyville Kentucky. His parents were the late Arvel and Erlenia Hayes Short of Pekin, Indiana. Sherman lived in Caneyville, Kentucky with his grandparents, John and Laura Hayes, until he was 15. Then, he moved to Washington County where he lived and worked at various farm

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features 2nd District* Commissioner candidate Wesley "Wes" Bowers (R). 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 r

The cover for Coloring Washington County 2026 Washington County elementary students will soon receive a new educational coloring book highlighting local people, places, and history with the upcoming release of Coloring Washington County 2026 , created by Coloring My Town. Coloring My Town is a community-based publishing company that works with local schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to produce coloring books designed specifically for elementary-age childr