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Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Keith M. Odum, age 63, of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Born June 29, 1962 in Deland, Florida, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Jackie Odum. Keith passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and quiet strength. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; he loved hunting, fishing, grilling, and pitching horseshoes. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and rarely missed watching a race. He is survive

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Betty Menear, 96, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. She was born October 15, 1929, in Campbellsburg, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Edith (Lawyer) Perdiew. Betty graduated from Campbellsburg High School and was the owner of Menear Real Estate. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was actively involved in the community. She served as President of the Board of Realtors in Washing

The Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center will be hosting a free Bridal Fair on January 31 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for brides-to-be to enjoy a fun afternoon discovering great wedding ceremony and reception options located here in our community.

The first Board of Finance meeting of 2026 featured the election of the Board of Finance officers for 2026, and an overview of the treasurer’s report. President Nancy Coats began the meeting with the election of officers.

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Howard Township Trustee candidate Zenas Bowling (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated 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 reade

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Charles C. Troyer, age 79, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2026 In Louisville, Kentucky after his battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1946 in Sumner, Illinois to the late Guy and Dana Troyer. Charles was the son of missionary parents and spent his childhood with them as they traveled in Egypt. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and Reserves. During this time, he worked for his Bachelo

The January 20 Commissioners Meeting featured commercial insurance approval, board appointments, and a heated discussion between Commissioners Ewen and Cardwell.

Outside the Walls, a Washington County nonprofit dedicated to helping residents in times of need, will host a "Love Dinner" on Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. at Southern Hills Church. The community-wide event is free to attend and will feature a lasagna dinner, silent auction, and dessert auction, with all proceeds benefiting Outside the Walls’ ongoing outreach efforts across the county. Outside the Walls (OTW) works to “bridge the gaps” for Washington County residents who fall o

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Franklin Township Trustee candidate Connie C. Ray (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you well educated 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 rea

Marshall Monuments, a longtime Salem company now celebrating its 80th anniversary, is preparing to open a new main office and showroom at 205 N. Main St., across from the Salem Public Library. Owner Corey Churchman said the move represents both a celebration of the company’s legacy and an investment in its future. The business will continue operating its longtime Water Street location as a full production facility, while the new Main Street space will serve as a customer-focu

The Story Behind Our Move and Our Commitment to Serve Even Better I may really be showing my age here, but I am continually amazed at what can be created with a 3D printer. We got Isaiah a 3D printer for Christmas, and now every day he’s making a new toy for himself and his brothers. They’ve printed everything from sharks to dragons to — Ethan’s favorite — a T-Rex. Growing up, I never would have dreamed of something like this: that you could design something on a computer and

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Alan Crowder, 64, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in Verona, Kentucky on January 18, 2026. He was born March 17, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Leonard and the late Frances ( ) Lashley. He married Lisa Fleming on July 9, 2020, and she survives. Alan was a hard worker who held a variety of jobs. Most recently, he was a truck driver for C-Jams of Sellersburg, Indiana. He raced stock cars when he was younger and had a passion