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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

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Kevin Lee Bateman, Sr., age 74 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in his residence. Born November 25, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Garnerd "John" Lee Bateman and Ruth Margarett (Standiford) Bateman. He had been a life resident of Washington County. He was a graduate of Eastern High School, class of 1970. After High School he then went on to the U.S. Army in 1971 as a paratrooper. In 1974 he joined the Indiana

On Friday, January 16 at 7:53 pm, Washington County emergency responders received a dispatch call requesting the assistance of the Salem Fire Department and the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department at Hoskins Lumber Company located at 6155 E SR-56, Salem.

All three Washington County school corporations have made the decision to alter the normal school day schedule for Tuesday, January 20, largely due to the upcoming Monday night College Football Playoff National Championship between the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and No. 10 Miami Hurricanes.

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features County Council District 3 candidate Angela "Angie" Wilson (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 o

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Wanda L. Noble, age 78 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 14 in her home. Mrs. Noble was born September 11, 1947 in Hazard Kentucky, the daughter of Bill Holland and Lou Coomer Holland. She was a member of the American Legion Post 41 and the VFW. Mrs. Noble is survived by her fiance, Roy Alexander, her sons: Vernon Noble (Pam) of Charlestown and David Noble of Salem, daughter: Darlene Noble, grandchildren: Ashley Noble, Brandon Scho

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Jeremy Michael Maudlin, age 46 of Georgetown, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. Mr. Maudlin was born September 18, 1979 in Paoli, Indiana the son of Jeff Maudlin and Lisa Bagshaw Burns. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Borden, and an employee of Summit Seed Coating in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Maudlin is survived by his significant other, Pamela Rivers. He is also survived by his sons: Logan Anderson of Pekin, Gavin Hollen of Frederic

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home   Kenneth Dale Spradlin, 72 of Campbellsburg, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2026, just one day before his 73rd birthday. He was born on January 13, 1953. Kenneth was preceded in death by is parents, James Franklin Spradlin Sr. and Annas Marie Osborne Spradlin Hall; his brothers, James Franklin Spradlin Jr. and Ricky Lynn Spradlin; and his son, Larry Allen Spradlin. He is survived by is loving wife, Jessie Kelly Spradlin, whom he marrie