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Lisa Redmiles was awarded a grant through the Mahuron Education Fund of the Washington County Community Foundation to support an innovative mathematics initiative designed to strengthen students’ foundational algebra skills.

Rebecca Hardesty’s eighth grade math students are finishing their Transformations on a Graph Unit. Transformations include rotations, translations, dilations and reflections. 

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home JoeAnn Brown, age 91, of Pekin, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Norton Clark Memorial Hospital. Born November 22, 1934 in Harlen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Burgan and Josie (Blanton) Burgan. She is survived by 4 children: Darrell Brown (Velma), Connie McQuigg (Joe), Stanley Brown, and Penny Knollenberg (Ralph); 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert an

Submitted by Washington County Emergency Management Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 8-14, 2026, to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the State of Indiana. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Local Emergency Management Agencies, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide t

Maintenance Care: Why Health Is Something You Keep, Not Just Get On a previous video, I shared how Ellen started chiropractic care because of her migraines—and how that journey ultimately led me to become a chiropractor. But what I haven’t really shared is  what that experience did to me , and how it completely changed my life. So let me take you back for a moment. When There Was No Hope When Ellen and I were dating at Hanover College, her migraines were relentless. They were

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Eddie Roark, age 61, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, March 2, 2026. Born October 8, 1964 in Salem, he was the son of the late Orville and Betty (Bargo) Roark. Eddie was formerly employed at Kimball International of Salem; he proudly served his country as a member of the Indiana Army National Guard; and, above all, Eddie was a Christian by faith. Eddie is survived by his brother, Marty Roark, and sister, Char

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Isaiah Charles ”Rudy” Bugh age 21 of Salem, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home. Born December 14, 2004, in New Albany, Indiana. He is the son of C. Randy Bugh and Susan E (Walker) Bugh. He was a member of First Baptist Church Campbellsburg, and attended Woodville Baptist Church in Mitchell, Indiana and Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter, South Carolina. Isaiah was a life resident of Washington County and a 2023

The March 3 Commissioners Meeting saw the commissioners tackling items such as an Interlocal Agreement, a Community Corrections grant support letter, and comments from Lucy Brenton regarding the B.O.T. agreement. The end of the meeting saw a heated exchange between Commissioners Marshall and Cardwell.

After years of not being offered, a new class is gaining popularity with students at Salem High School: culinary arts. Stefanie Dean, who is teaching the class, said the suggestion to offer the class was brought up to her several years ago. “The idea was pitched to me by using the culinary arts courses as a graduation option for the students who couldn't meet any of the requirements set out by the state,” she said. “They are life skills that many students don't get help with

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Clyde B. Perkins, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Clyde was born on July 25, 1936, in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Douglas Henry Perkins and Lavina Perkins. As the son of a devoted pastor, Clyde’s childhood was filled with travel as his family served congregations in various places. Of all the places they lived, he always lovingly referred to Denver, Colorado as “home,” as it was where he

The Washington County Council convened at 9:00 Monday morning, March 2, during which the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement that has been a controversial topic lately was discussed in more depth. County Council President Brad Gilbert (Photo by Nathan Smith, taken at a previous meeting) “The next thing is the land swap for the highway project,” Council President Brad Gilbert began. “I know Alyssa (Cochran, Council attorney) has been communicating with us as a council thr

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Paula K. Minton, age 70 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus. Paula was born on December 21, 1955, in New Albany, the daughter of George Bobo and Dorothy Nelson Bobo. Paula is survived by her sons: Patrick Chastain (Robin) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Joseph Chastain (Nicole) of Milwaukee WI, Cameron Gibson (Autumn) of Salem and Ryan Minton of Salem, her daughter: Holly Hedrick (Bobby) of Salem, her brother