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After a successful debut in 2025, Salem's "Baked On The Bricks" is becoming a staple event here on Market Street and will be returning this Friday, August 14, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Submitted by Girrbach Funeral Home Joan Spindler, 86, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated teaching, deep compassion, and a joyful spirit. Born on August 27, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert D. and Mary Rosalie (Hobbs) Spindler. A proud graduate of Shelbyville Indiana High School, Joan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePauw University and a Master’s in Special Education from Northeaster

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Marcia Bilyeu, age 76 of Pekin, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Bilyeu was born July 28, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of Carl Leno Fisher and Norma Lee Feiock Fisher. She was a Borden High School graduate. Marcia enjoyed gardening and sewing. She especially loved her hostas and day lilies. She was a member of the Emmanuel Church in Pekin. She worked for 25 years at a powder plant (ICI America) with her m

Vendor registration is now open for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s grand return of Friday Night on the Square, with organizers announcing significantly reduced participation fees and several new opportunities for local businesses to take part in the event.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ellen Sue Denton age 72 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Denton was born March 1, 1954 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Roscoe E. Hartley and Mary Jane Conley Hartley. She was a member of the Carters Creek Christian Church. Mrs. Denton retired from West Washington, where she was a bus driver for 30 years. After retirement she loved spending time with her family and her

This past Saturday, the Washington County Warming Station hosted a Resource Fair at Salem High School. The fair was well attended, with more than 250 people coming out to see what Washington County has to offer!

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Nancy Carol Little, age 79, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her residence. Born July 12, 1947, at home in Borden, she was the daughter of Baskel Elmo and Evelyn Marie (Brown) Miller. Nancy retired from the State of Indiana being an employment specialist. She is survived by one son: Shannon Joe (Rhonda) Campbell; one daughter: Monica Lynn Little; a brother Robert Estel (R.E.) Miller; a sister: Anita Schu

A Community Posting by Jackson County REMC Pursuant to its Bylaws and the Statutes of the State of Indiana (I.C.8-1-13-11), Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation hereby places on notice certain individuals that unclaimed balances are being held in their names and if said balances are not duly claimed within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice, the same shall be contributed to the corporation as outlined in its Bylaws. A complete list can

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Roy Dale Alexander, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at his home. Mr. Alexander was born March 15, 1959 in Salem, the son of Roger Alexander and Delores Faye Tye. Mr. Alexander enjoyed spending time with friends and taking his side by side out riding and going on benefit rides. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 41 of Salem. He enjoyed fishing and being with his kids and grandkids. He always had a love f

A Community Posting by the Hardinsburg Community Foundation HCF is having our rescheduled America 250 celebration on September 19th. The festival starts at noon, and vendors can setup anytime that morning. Vendors can register by emailing hardinsburgcf@gmail.com. Let’s enjoy this fall with good food and fun down at the ballpark!

My grandmother, Mary Dufour, would have turned 85 this week, and her obituary is unfortunately no longer able to be found online. In memory of her, I’m publishing this biography written in 2016 by her eldest son, Christopher. We hope the countless people whose lives were touched by her enjoy this tribute to her life.

The next critical phase of the South Main Street Rehabilitation project, spanning from the Blue River bridge to Becks Mill Road, is scheduled to start in August.