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Obituary: Vivian Ruth Martin
Vivian Ruth Martin, 89, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital.
Apr 72 min read


Egg Hunt at DePauw Park
Come on out to our annual Easter Egg Hunt! It will be on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am at DePauw Park, next to Riley's Place. Age...
Apr 71 min read


Obituary: Homer Marshall "Butch" Stewart
Homer Marshall "Butch" Stewart, Jr., age 73 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 9:25 pm, in Meadow View Health...
Apr 41 min read


Infant Girl Killed by Dog in Brownstown
A 2-month-old baby girl has died following a tragic dog attack Thursday afternoon southeast of Brownstown, according to multiple reports....
Apr 41 min read


Senior Center to Hold Annual Members' Board Meeting
The Salem-Washington County Senior Citizens Center will hold its Annual Members' Board Meeting on April 16, 2025 at 6:15 pm at the Senior...
Apr 41 min read


Rainy Weekend Tips for Washington County
After the 728 severe warnings issued across the central U.S. on Wednesday night, you might have had enough of Mother Nature for the week...
Apr 43 min read


Aftermath of April 2 Tornado
Shortly before 11:30 P.M. on April 2nd, 2025, a tornado warning was issued for Washington County. Although the South Boston area suffered...
Apr 31 min read


Stories of Salem: The Sundown Town
"The only town in Indiana where negroes are not allowed to live", the Richmond Daily Palladium said of Salem in 1898. Whether this...
Apr 24 min read


Commissioners Again Table "Illegal" Planning Commission Membership Accusations
On April 1, the public gathered to attend the Commissioners Meeting and discuss the Planning Commission's "illegal" membership...
Apr 17 min read


Single-Vehicle Crash on Quarry Rd
On April 1 at approximately 3:05 PM, Washington County emergency responders received a call in regard to a wreck near 2013 Quarry Rd...
Apr 11 min read


Obituary: Jo Ann Eberly
Jo Ann Eberly, age 92, passed away March 23, 2025, at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation facility in Salem, IN. Jo Ann was born August...
Apr 12 min read


Anonymous Mike and the Attack of Wayne’s Loafers
Salem, Indiana—a town once known for its peace, tranquility, and 2% milk. But today, dear readers, I bring you a tale of horror, villainy...
Apr 13 min read
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