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Is Your Nervous System on a Dimmer Switch? This story that might date me just a bit. Some of you may remember  Christopher Reeve , the actor who famously played Superman back in the day. He truly embodied strength and vitality. But during a horseback riding accident, he suffered a devastating injury at the very top of his neck—between the first two cervical bones. That injury didn’t damage his lungs. It didn’t injure his heart. It didn’t harm his digestive organs. Instead, it

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series , this addition to our candidate interviews features District 2* County Council candidate Tabatha M. McLain (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed 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 our read

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Genevieve Morris, age 88 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 08:44 pm, in her residence. Born July 20, 1937 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Howard N. Nale and Gladys W. (Whitman) Nale. She had been a life resident of Washington County and was a Salem High School graduate with the class of 1956. She was of the Methodist Faith and loved playing fetch with Winston, her tomato garden, traveling and needle point

Salem students are proudly bringing the musical Seussical  to the middle school auditorium this weekend! This famous production brings together some of Dr. Seuss’s most iconic characters in one single performance that delivers a good time for the entire family.

Spinal Hygiene: Daily Habits That Protect Your Spine (And Why These 4 Exercises Matter So Much) Let’s talk to you about something that can  drastically improve the results of your chiropractic care —your  spinal hygiene exercises . Think of these exercises the same way you think about brushing your teeth. You don’t brush for an hour once a week.You brush  a little every day  to protect what you’ve already gained. Your spine works the same way. What All Anatomy Textbooks Agre

Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this edition of our candidate interviews features Sheriff Candidate Max Greene. 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.

Awareness Washington County is hosting their annual Chili Cookoff once again! The cookoff will take place at Southern Hills Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation Washington County Community Foundation invites residents to share their thoughts in a brief online survey designed to help guide future decisions and better serve our community. The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and every response will make a meaningful difference. Whether you have lived here your whole life or are newer to the area, your perspective is important. We genuinely want to hear from you. As a t

Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation The Donors to the Washington County Community Foundation have opened their Spring Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the spring grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or clicking HERE to download an application. The application deadline will be 3:30pm, April 4, 2026. For more information

Brittney Garloch is the new CNO at Ascension St. Vincent in Salem. She outlined her hopes for the future of the hospital as well as the pride she has for her staff and community.

Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation Students across Washington County are benefiting from a wide range of innovative learning experiences made possible by generous donors and school employees who believe in investing in the future of local children. At West Washington Schools , the legacy of Paul and June Everitt continues to make a difference through grants awarded to teachers for collaborative and hands-on projects. Even years after their passing, the Ev

Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation The Washington County Community Foundation will be accepting applications for the Jinny Scifres Scholarship. The scholarship is for any individual planning to attend a post-secondary accredited institution in the 2026-2027 school year and plans to pursue studies in the medical field. The number and dollar amount of scholarships will be determined by the committee. Preference may be given to non-traditional nursing studen