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Marvin Bennett Marshall, age 89, of Campbellsburg passed away, Thursday, June 26, 2025. Mr. Marshall was born August 24, 1935 in Campbellsburg, the son of Albert and Irma Bennett Marshall. He was a member of Westview Church where he served as an Elder for many years. Marvin retired after 38 years from Child Craft as a quality control supervisor.

On the afternoon of June 26, 2025, officers with the Salem Police Department were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot following a report of an infant left unattended in a parked vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle was turned off, with the windows down, and no guardian was present at or near the scene.

Families looking for free fun, food, and fireworks won’t have to go far this weekend. On Saturday, June 28, the Gibson Township Fire Department is hosting a full day of community celebration at the United Producers Stockyards, just northeast of Scottsburg.

Fellowship Baptist Church will host a food giveaway this Thursday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at its Mission Center, located at 9271 E. U.S. Hwy. 150 in Hardinsburg.

On Tuesday, June 24 at 1:47 pm, Washington County emergency responders received a call regarding a Jeep Cherokee that had run off the road and rolled over on US-150 between Palmyra and Fredericksburg.

Mildred Faye "Millie" Bobbitt, 92, formerly of Salem, passed away June 19, 2025 at La Bella of Clifton in Illinois. Born August 8, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Grace Brocar Williams.

On the evening of June 22, 2025, shortly after 11:00 pm, Officer Dylan England of the Salem Police Department observed a red motorcycle traveling eastbound on State Road 60 East. The motorcycle was operating without proper lighting equipment, and no visible license plate could be seen.

I just want you to know that Washington County nearly lost their chiropractor last week. Yes, I almost died.

Two Washington County towns officially joined Indiana’s growing trail network on Friday, June 20, as ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for new Monon South Trail trailheads in Campbellsburg and Pekin.

Larry Vernon Collins, 72, passed away on June 20th in the loving arms of his wife at Norton Pavilion in Louisville. He was a retired truck driver for 50 years with 4 million safe miles. The last 36 years were with Hass Carriage in Sellersburg, Indiana.

Brian P. O'Meara, age 58 of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in his home. Mr. O'Meara was born April 20, 1967 in Quincy Massachusetts the son of William F. O'Meara and Shirley Spargo O'Meara.

A new way to inspire creativity is now open to the public in Salem, thanks to the efforts of middle school art teacher Gwendolyn Dowling and her students. Located on the sidewalk by the drop-off circle at Salem Middle School, near the football field, the freshly installed art library box functions much like the other little free book libraries around the county - except instead of books, it’s filled with art supplies.