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On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officers with the Salem Police Department responded to a call at the south gate of the Salem Square regarding a vehicle that had struck a crosswalk concrete island.

"Join us for a glamorous night of 1920s flair, secret cocktails, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction — all in support of CASA and the children we serve. Masks and vintage vibes highly encouraged but not required."

The Salem Bumps and Babies Family Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church, 1645 S. State Road 135, Salem.

On September 28, 2025, at approximately 12:04 am, members of emergency services were dispatched to the area of State Road 60, near 2393 N. Smedley Road, in Campbellsburg, Indiana for a motor vehicle accident. The type of accident and number of vehicles was unknown at the time of the call.

I’m starting to worry about Ethan’s obsession with skeletons. He points out every single decoration in people’s yards with feverish excitement—and if you don’t slow down so he can marvel at them, you risk a full toddler meltdown.

Wayne Franklin Temple, 75, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Mitchell Manor.

The Washington County Times sat down with the Fair Board in a recent meeting on September 23. In this meeting, we discussed some of the questions and concerns regarding the recent elimination of the fairgrounds groundskeeper position held by Councilman Randy Lee.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Washington County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Washington County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The department recommends taking precautions against mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which in addition to WNV include Eastern equine encephalitis (triple-E) virus, and La Crosse virus.

Miller’s Mini Barns has announced that the company has been sold and will move forward under a new name and leadership, following recent criminal charges filed against the business’s original founder.

Glendall Hollis, age 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born February 16, 1953, he was the son of the late James Hollis and Etta (Thornbury) Hollis.

Johnny Lee Lemarr, age 83, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born June 7, 1942 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Arthur Lemarr and Veda (Goins) Lemarr.

The Washington County Theatre will once again bring local history to life during the 11th Annual Crown Hill Cemetery Walk, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26–27, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.