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Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Roberta Baldwin, age 74 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, in Salem Crossing. Born March 4, 1952 in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Gabe and Imogene (Flannery) Hankins. Roberta married Lonnie E. Baldwin, who passed away March 6, 2019. Survivors include: Son: Ernie Williams of Greenville, Indiana; Daughter: Theresa Payline of North Carolina; Brother: Gerry (Vickie) Hankins of Connersville, Indian

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Cody Lee Alexander, age 39 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in Georgetown, Indiana. Born July 17, 1987 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the son of Danny Alexander and Carrie Copas On July 15, 2017 he married Amanda (Spencer) Alexander, who survives. Also surviving are: Stepmom: Sara Alexander Sisters: Kate Alexander;, Amanda Dunn Brother: Nick Alexander; Children: Casidee Stone, Haley Stone, Ava Alexander Natalie Stone,

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Angel Dawn Walker, age 53 of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Mitchell Manor. She was born on January 29, 1973 in Salem, Indiana. She was the Daughter of Jim Mayfield and Carolyn (Walker) Mayfield. She was a member of Salem First Christian Church. Angel was a graduate of Salem High School in 1993. She attended Indiana University Southeast, and worked for Blue River Services in Salem. Angel dearly loved

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Nyoka F. Brough, age 69 of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Ms. Brough was born November 24, 1956 in Flemming Neon, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Woodrow Quillen and Delphia Mae Barnes Newsome Quillen. She was a member of Rivers of Living Waters Ministries. Nyoka loved taking trips and spending time with animals, especially her cats and dogs. Ms. Brough is survived by her daughters, Stacy Hol

Monday, August 17, Livonia Volunteer Fire Rescue INC hosted a multi-department grain bin rescue training. They were taught the hazards of AG-related incidents and how to properly remove patients from grain bin situations.

One of the toughest men to ever walk the earth, David Goggins, wasn't always that way. Before he became the David Goggins the world knows today, he was overweight, out of shape, and drifting through life without much purpose. Then everything changed. Goggins lost 100 pounds in just three months to become eligible for the U.S. Navy. He went on to complete some of the most demanding military training in the world, including multiple Hell Weeks, and became a Navy SEAL. He has r

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Gloria Melvina Smedley, age 94, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence. Born May 2, 1932, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Margaret (Oliver) Roberts. Melvina was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years before entering the work force. She then worked a variety of jobs locally in Salem before ending her work career with 33 years of service at Salem Head Start. Melvina was honored with Citizen of the ye

Emotions were high on Wednesday afternoon in Judge Larry Medlock’s courtroom as people gathered for the sentencing hearing of convicted child sex offender Michael Richardson.

The History Channel television series "American Pickers" is scheduled to return to the midwest for filming in October 2026, and their filming locations could potentially include Washington County.

You don’t need a cape to change your health story You may have already heard the news… Batman was spotted at our Salem Walmart. Yes. I’m serious. The real, live Batman apparently needed to make a quick grocery run because his mom needed some Greek yogurt for a smoothie recipe. Unfortunately, the smoothie didn’t turn out very well. But Batman? Batman was a hit. Now, this particular Batman may have been a little shorter than you would expect. And his secret identity wasn’t Bruc

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Dorothy Glover, age 89, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Salem. Born May 15, 1937, in Haleyville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Gertis Adams and Elma (McDonald) Adams. Dorothy had a special love for flowers and plants and enjoyed spending time caring for them. She also found joy in crocheting but in her younger years, Dorothy especially loved to cook and bake. She is survived by her two daughters: Se

Whether you're looking for produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, honey, or other locally made items, there's a good chance you can find it right here in Washington County... with a couple of honorable mentions.