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The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for three of its primary annual awards: Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Citizen of the Year.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home James "Jim" T. Abrams Sr., age 74 of Pekin, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at his residence. Born on November 26, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Andrew Abrams and Charlene (Hurt) Quinn. Jim is survived by his three children: James T. Abrams Jr. (Stephanie), Jason Abrams, and Angel R. Hart (Oliver); three brothers: Larry Abrams, Sonny Abrams, and Darrell Abrams; along with four grandchildren: Michelle Hammack, Kyl

Submitted by Kraft Funeral Service- Spring Street Robert Ricky “Rick” Schuler, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1951, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Robert Nolan Schuler and Gladys Wright Schuler. Rick proudly served his country as a United States Marine and later dedicated 34 years of service to the State of Indiana as an Indiana Master State Trooper before retiring. His commitment to serving and protecting others wa

Friday evening, Market Street was booming with activity thanks to "Baked On The Bricks!" This edition of Mayor Justin Green's "On The Bricks" series saw a great turnout from our community, along with many different local vendors offering their baked goods.

Livonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue will conduct a multi-department training & exercise focused on grain bin rescues on Monday, August 17, at 7:00 pm. The exercise will take place near Indiana Highway 337 and 650E in Bromer, Indiana.

A Community Posting by the Pekin Community Betterment Organization A new documentary celebrating Pekin’s nationally recognized Fourth of July tradition will premiere Tuesday, August 25, bringing together community members, filmmakers, and local organizations to celebrate the history and stories behind one of Indiana’s most cherished community traditions. The Fourth of July in Pekin, IN, directed by local filmmaker Erik Thein, captures the spirit of Pekin’s annual Fourth of Ju

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Estil "Leon" Ford, age 89 of Pekin, IN passed away on August 14, 2026 at his daughters home surrounded by family. Leon was born April 28, 1937, to Leslie B. (L.B.) and Hazel Marie (Bennett) Ford, near La Grange, Kentucky. Leon has been farming since 1947 when his family moved from La Grange, Kentucky to a farm south of Salem. Leon was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School. He was a member of Canton Christian Church. He was proud to be a farme

Submitted by The Morris Family James Lee “Jimmy” Morris, age 75 of Jeffersonville, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born to the late Leman and Dorothy (Mofield) Morris, Jimmy was a man of many talents, many passions, and a heart that made room for everyone he met. For more than three decades, Jimmy worked for The Morris Company, where he was a skilled welder and sheet metal fabricator. He took great pride in his work and in the knowledge he gained throughout his long

Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 4 to unanimously approve a moratorium on data centers and adopted new employee health insurance plans designed to reduce a projected cost increase for both the county and its employees.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Thomas Wayne Cole, age 86 of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Cole was born March 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Eli and Lillian Wheat Cole. He was born in Cole Hollow. Surviving Thomas is his wife, Jean Thomas, their two sons, Tim Cole (Dana) of Campbellsburg, Indiana, Michael Cole (Linda) of Salem, his step daughter, Susan Lawyer (Jim) of Hardinsburg, his sister, Lin

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home James Thomas Brown "Little Jimmy - Uncle Jimmy", age 62 of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 6, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Elizabeth (Spurrier) Brown and John E. Brown. "Little Jimmy" is survived by his two brothers: Steve and Billy Brown; two sisters: Karen Harp and Tina Baird; one stepbrother: Darrell Miller; and one stepsister: Kathy LaFever; along with 25 Nieces and

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