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Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Frank Maurice Lindley, age 91, of Salem, Indiana passed into his Heavenly home on January 9, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1934 in rural Washington County, Indiana to Clifford and Olive (Chambers) Lindley. He attended Phillips School and then Salem High School, from which he graduated in 1952. He then proudly joined the U.S. Navy where he served as an aircraft mechanic in Japan. After his service, he married Carolyn Elliott and they liv

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Larry Wayne Brough, age 68 of Salem, Indiana passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born August 29, 1957 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Paul and Lucille (Ray) Brough. He attended Turning Point Christian Church, had been a life resident of Washington County, was an avid fisherman and a life time supporter of the Indiana Hoosiers. He retired from the National Guard after 22 years from Charlie

A Community Posting by Kyla Spence EXCITING NEWS! We are hosting our very first beginner beekeeping class! How much does beekeeping really cost? Where do you even order honeybees? What do you mean fire is involved? If you're interesting in beekeeping, this is the class for you! This 3-hour course provides insight into all the beginner tasks and basic skills to build a strong foundation for your apiary. We will cover ordering honeybees, setting up a perfect apiary layout, en

A press release by Indiana State Police – Sellersburg: The Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating the death of an inmate after he was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday afternoon. Around four Sunday afternoon, Washington County Jail officials were alerted to an unresponsive inmate lying in his bunk. Correctional officers immediately provided first aid and requested an ambulance. The inmate, identified as 61-year-old David Scott Elliott of Georgetown, Indiana was ru

Submitted by Sharon Crain Williams Tyler Evan Zimmer, 38, of Frederick, Maryland, previously of Bloomington, Bedford, and Salem, Indiana, passed from his earthly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland. Born on November 16, 1987, in Saint Matthews, Kentucky, he was the son of Sharon Crain Williams and Ronald E. Zimmer. He married Sarah Elizabeth Daniels on June 6, 2009 in Bedford, Indiana. They had seven wonderful years together before welcoming their twin

Washington County Theatre (WCT) will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” on stage at Gary W. Hartsook Hall in Salem on Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, January 18, at 2:30 p.m. The show is sponsored by Salem Apothecary. Anne Frank had just celebrated her 13 th birthday when she and her family went into hiding to escape being arrested by the Gestapo. The four Franks, the van Daan family, and a dentist named Dussel took shelter in a set of rooms

Senior Blake Ramsey said it was a complete surprise when he found out he had been selected as the 2026 Lilly Scholar. “I remember opening the letter and reading it out loud,” he said. “Not even 10 seconds later, my mom and I were screaming in excitement. I couldn’t believe that I had actually won the Lilly Scholarship, and even now it is difficult to fully grasp how lucky I am.” In recent years, one senior from each county has been selected as a recipient. It is a competitiv

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Phyllis Jean "Luttrell" Wilson of Pekin, Indiana passed away on January 5th, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 23, 1935 in Brownsville, Kentucky to Silas and Catherine Inez (Wolfe) Luttrell. She married Oliver Owen Wilson and from this union they had a daughter Teresa Gale Burns. Phyllis retired from Phillip Morris in Louisville, Kentucky after 35 years of service at the early age of 55. She loved traveling, she

January 7, was the first day that candidates for the 2026 election were able to file with Election Administrator Stephanie Rockey and her team. That means that election season is officially in full swing. Stephanie Rockey and Danielle Walker recently hosted an “Election Workshop” to help potential candidates understand the ins and outs of the complicated world of politics.

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home JoAnn Smith, age 90, of Campbellsburg, IN passed away peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, IN. Born June 14, 1935, in Salem, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of John Lee and Ruth (Bush) Lee. She was the youngest of 11 children (4 boys, 7 girls). She was a proud graduate of Salem High School, "Class of 1952". After graduating, JoAnn moved to Columbus, IN and married Paul Edward King in 1953 with whom sh

All three commissioners agreed that Commissioner Phillip Marshall should be retained as president, and Commissioner Todd Ewen should be retained as vice president. Following this and the approval of the agenda, Lucy Brenton was called forward to present her public comment regarding “county business.”

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Eva Mae Casey, age 77 of Salem, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in her home. Mrs. Casey was born July 26, 1948 in Washington County the daughter of Earl Lee and Eva McKillip Lee. She was a member of the Enon Baptist Church. Mrs. Casey was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Casey is survived by her husband of 57 years, Alfred Casey. She is also survived by her son, Alfred Alex Casey Jr. of Canton, daughter, Lesi Casey Key of Scottsburg, gra