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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 12:06 p.m., emergency responders from the Washington County Ambulance Service, Salem Fire Department, Salem Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the intersection of E. Hackberry Street and Anson Street in response to a pedestrian-involved vehicle accident.

Johnnie Saylor, age 77 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:50 am, in his residence. Born December 18, 1947 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lee Saylor and Nadine (Bowling) Saylor. He then joined the U.S. Army after High School. He attended New Salem First Church of God. He loved tinkering with his trucks in his spare time.

Hope Christina Newsome, age 49, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19 at Baptist Health Floyd. Hope was born March 19, 1976 in Seymour, the daughter of Charlie Weddel and Doris Newby. She was a 1995 graduate of West Washington High School.

Timothy Christopher Catlett, 58, passed away after a brief battle with cancer at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1967 to Shannon Catlett and Judy Catlett Hall in New Albany. He attended West Washington School Corporation until middle school and was a 1985 graduate of Salem High School.

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Submitted by Renée Mather – “Pride” is celebrated each June in recognition of the LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement that began in 1969 in New York City. The month honors the courage of those who came before, the lives lost to hate and injustice, and the ongoing journey toward equity and love. Pride celebrations—whether large parades or small-town picnics—offer more than visibility. They are affirmations of life, dignity, and belonging.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting this past Tuesday, June 17, following the special meeting last week regarding the reversal of the controversial paving contract that was originally awarded to Temple & Temple. During that meeting, the contract was awarded to Harrison County-based company C&R Construction.

A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA – The Washington County Family YMCA is proud to recognize Corey and Lauren Churchman, owners of Marshall Monuments in Salem, for their generous contribution to the Beth Armstrong Y-For-All Capital Campaign.

Keith Burger, age 71 of Paoli, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living. Mr. Burger was born April 24, 1954 in New York, the son of Allen Burger. He is survived by his son, Lester Burger, four brothers and three sisters.

Dannie Smith Jr., age 57 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home. Mr. Smith was born August 22, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana the son of Dannie Smith Sr. and Sam and Betty Weisbach Jeffers. He is an Army and Air Force veteran, and served in Desert Storm.

The Leader Publishing Company of Salem, Inc. is in the process of closing its doors, and owner Nancy Grossman is inviting the public to take advantage of a large paper sale.

Jennifer Ellen McKinley, age 53 of Pekin, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mrs. McKinley was born March 28, 1972, in Hartford City, the daughter of Dale Adney and Ellen Clidinst Adney. She was a member of Northside Christian Church. Jennifer was a homemaker.