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Obituary: Homer Marshall "Butch" Stewart
Homer Marshall "Butch" Stewart, Jr., age 73 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 9:25 pm, in Meadow View Health...
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Infant Girl Killed by Dog in Brownstown
A 2-month-old baby girl has died following a tragic dog attack Thursday afternoon southeast of Brownstown, according to multiple reports....
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Senior Center to Hold Annual Members' Board Meeting
The Salem-Washington County Senior Citizens Center will hold its Annual Members' Board Meeting on April 16, 2025 at 6:15 pm at the Senior...
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Rainy Weekend Tips for Washington County
After the 728 severe warnings issued across the central U.S. on Wednesday night, you might have had enough of Mother Nature for the week...
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Aftermath of April 2 Tornado
Shortly before 11:30 P.M. on April 2nd, 2025, a tornado warning was issued for Washington County. Although the South Boston area suffered...
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Stories of Salem: The Sundown Town
"The only town in Indiana where negroes are not allowed to live", the Richmond Daily Palladium said of Salem in 1898. Whether this...
Apr 2, 20254 min read


Commissioners Again Table "Illegal" Planning Commission Membership Accusations
On April 1, the public gathered to attend the Commissioners Meeting and discuss the Planning Commission's "illegal" membership...
Apr 1, 20257 min read


Single-Vehicle Crash on Quarry Rd
On April 1 at approximately 3:05 PM, Washington County emergency responders received a call in regard to a wreck near 2013 Quarry Rd...
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Obituary: Jo Ann Eberly
Jo Ann Eberly, age 92, passed away March 23, 2025, at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation facility in Salem, IN. Jo Ann was born August...
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Anonymous Mike and the Attack of Wayne’s Loafers
Salem, Indiana—a town once known for its peace, tranquility, and 2% milk. But today, dear readers, I bring you a tale of horror, villainy...
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Obituary: Leonard "Sonny" Maxwell Jr.
Submitted by Carrie Chastain Mr. Leonard "Sonny" Maxwell Jr., age 75 of Salem, passed away peacefully at Baptist Floyd New Albany on...
Mar 31, 20251 min read


CASA Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Local Children
Children caught in the child welfare system often face uncertainty, frequent changes in caseworkers, and a revolving door of service...
Mar 30, 20253 min read
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