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After taking a short break after discussing the proposed Subdivision Control Ordinance, the Washington County Planning Commission reconvened on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, to continue its ongoing discussions regarding a future solar ordinance that could determine how and where large-scale solar energy projects are permitted in the county. The conversation focused heavily on environmental impacts, land use, supply chains, and financial safeguards.

First Baptist Church will be providing warm, holiday-style meals on November 8 from 12:00-2:00 pm. The church is located at 200 E. Walnut St., Salem.

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this edition of our candidate interviews features Sheriff Candidate Detective Brad Naugle. 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.

Kevin W. Carty, age 65 of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 12, 2025. Mr. Carty was born August 5, 1960, in Salem, the son of Billie and Elenora Carty.

Benny R. Howard, age 72 of Salem, passed away October 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Mr. Howard was born April 21, 1953 in Harlan County, KY, the son of John N. Howard and Lydia Clem Howard. Mr. Howard was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, and was a big UK and Cincinatti Bengals fan.

Michael "Mike" Albertson, age 55 of Salem, passed away October 8, 2025 at Norton Downtown Hospital. Mr. Albertson was born on July 30, 1970 in Texas, the son of Franklin Albertson and Marilyn Rose Goens Albertson. Mr. Albertson was a grounds keeper at John Jones, Walls Lawn Care and had done landscaping for most of his life.

The shadows are stirring once again around Salem’s historic square... and for one night only, guests can step into the town’s darker past with the return of the Murder & Mayhem Tour.

Rilda Irene Morris, age 93 of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany.

The Washington County Theatre's middle–high school group will present Almost, Maine, a whimsical and heartfelt play by John Cariani with original music by Julian Fleisher, on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, October 7, the Washington County Planning Commission met at the courthouse to vote on recommending a new subdivision control ordinance to the Board of Commissioners – a topic that has been the source of local controversy for the past several months.

E&H Tubing, Inc. (E&H Tubing), located at 416 S High Street, Salem, Indiana is submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge storm water exposed to industrial activities. Run off from the facility discharges to Mill Creek which ultimately drains into the Blue River. Questions or comments should be directed to Josh Hanna at the above-mentioned

Mark Shelby, age 65 of Salem, passed away, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his home. Mr. Shelby was born January 8, 1960 in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Thomas O. Shelby and Ruth Eloise Hayes Shelby. He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard and worked at the Taylor Corporation his whole life.