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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

The January 6 Plan Commission meeting included highlights such as the establishment of a plat committee, and the election of the Planning Commission officers for 2026. The meeting began with said elections. Attorney Lisa Fleming led this item of the agenda and asked for nominations for president, vice-president, and secretary.

The FDA has escalated the severity level of a nationwide cheese recall to Class 1, their most serious level, after a deadly bacteria known as Listeria monocytogenes was found in various cheese products. These products were distributed across the country throughout November, including to Indiana, and they can be found in stores such as Sam’s Club.

Every living thing has roots. Some roots are large, some small—but when roots are weak, life can only last so long before struggle sets in and growth begins to fade. Strong roots, however, dig deep. They anchor, nourish, and allow life to flourish into something expansive and beautiful. At Mosier Family Chiropractic, our roots have been built intentionally—through care, consistency, and commitment to our community. As we grow into a new and larger building, it isn’t simply ab

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Shirley Satterfield left this earthly dwelling, January 12, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born September 27, 1937 to Blossie and Mona (Allison) Miller in Reedyville, Kentucky. She married her high school sweetheart, Dallas Satterfield. They were married 69 years. Shirley’s faith was strong, she was a member of Kansas Church of Christ where she attended faithfully till her health failed. She taught Sunday School and VBS. Sh

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Kelsey Gayle Smith, age 31, of Salem, passed Sunday, January 11. Kelsey was born November 11, 1994, in Louisville Kentucky, the daughter of Jody Mason Rose and Roger Dale Smith. She was a longtime employee of Mama Rosas's and Tracy's Bar and Grill. She is survived by her wife: Jennifer Cole, they were married April 14, 2021. She is also survived by her parents: Jody Rose (Tim) of Salem and Roger Dale Smith of Livonia, five sisters: Kaycee Me

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Raymond Edward Taylor, age 61, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at UofL Hospital in Louisville. Born June 12, 1964 in Wampum, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul W. Taylor and Barbara J. (Eddy) Taylor. Raymond was a fighter, overcoming many obstacles throughout his years, including cancer. If he loved you, you knew. He loved to joke around with people and afterwards, he would always tell you he loved you. Raymond