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Barbara June (Cozart) Bolin, age 58 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, in her residence. Born September 20, 1967 in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Cozart and Phyllis (Crawford) Cozart.

Debbie Lyn Schreiber, age 65, of Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Debbie was known by everyone and a stranger to none. Her friendliness, humor, and honesty made her unforgettable to all who crossed her path.

On October 24, Washington County emergency responders received a dispatch call at 3:40 pm regarding a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries at the intersection of E Daisy Line Rd and Martinsburg Rd.

On October 20, Salem emergency responders were dispatched to a fatal house fire at 101 Raneer Drive located in the Fairview mobile home lot off of Old State Road 60. The dispatch call stated that an explosion seemed to be the cause of the fire.

Commissioners met on October 21 to discuss a new Subdivision Control Ordinance. Max Greene and Lucy Brenton took the stand to raise concerns over it.

Chris Aaron Nelson passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 4, 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of Gary Lynn Nelson and June Marie (Byrd) Nelson.

El Camino’s Mexican Restaurant in Salem is taking an unexpected step in today’s economy: lowering menu prices. Owner Carlos Bravo announced the change Tuesday afternoon in a Facebook video, saying that starting Wednesday, October 22, prices on nearly every menu item will drop.

It’s funny how life comes full circle—and how God often uses “no’s” and unanswered prayers to guide us toward His purpose. Before I ever knew the life-changing power of a specific and corrective chiropractic adjustment, I wanted to become a physical therapist. At the time, that was the popular path for exercise science majors. Because of its popularity, getting into a PT program was extremely competitive.

Mr. Harold Temple, age 87, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 18 at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown. Mr. Temple was born June 21, 1938, in Salem , Indiana, the son of Harold Temple and Marguerette "Nellie" Hill Temple.

Donald Lee Miller of Salem, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Donald Lee Miller was born in Reddyville, Kentucky on June 11, 1940, to Blossie and Mona (Allison) Miller. He was 85 years old.

After weeks of hard work and preparation, Thunder Valley Raceway is set to roar back to life Saturday, October 25, with what organizers say could be either the final race at the historic venue or the start of a new era for local motorsports.

Efforts are underway to restore Little York’s historic 1918 Masonic lodge, a building that once housed Moody’s Grocery and later appeared in a music video by John “Cougar” Mellencamp.