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A Spectrum field technician sees a lot of front porches. When one has a torn, faded, or frayed American flag out front, the technician can knock on the door and offer a new flag. If the answer is yes, the tech swaps the old with the new and retires the old flag according to the U.S. Flag Code. No strings or cost attached.

Salem Community Schools to present corporation-wide Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:00 am in the Salem High School Main Gym. The program features students from all three school buildings.

Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital will host its annual Health Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 am to noon at the hospital, located at 911 N. Shelby St. in Salem.

The next parade in Salem is right around the corner as Veterans Day rapidly approaches! This Saturday, November 7, Titan Tint & Graphics will be hosting the 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade.

The Washington County Substance Abuse Council (WCSAC), the county’s Local Coordinating Council, is now accepting applications for its 2027 Mini-Grant cycle. The grants support local projects that prevent and reduce substance abuse in Washington County. Funded projects will run from January 1 through December 31, 2027.

A Community Posting by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce The Washington County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner & Awards is approaching a full house, with more than 220 seats reserved for this year's event compared with approximately 60 attendees last year. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, at Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center in Salem. Networking begins at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner at 6:00 PM and the main program beginning at 6:30 PM. The Chamb

Submitted by Andy Riley imi Indiana LLC (with corporate offices at 10500 Kincaid Drive, Fishers, IN 46037) is submitting a renewal NOI letter for our facility (“imi Plant 960”) to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge stormwater exposed to industrial activities. Run-off from the facility will discharge from “Outfall 001” into an unnamed ditch that discharges into the Mill Creek-Blue

The 11th Annual Halloween Parade steps off this Saturday, October 24, at 6:30 pm from Titan Tint & Graphics at 805 S Main St, Salem. The parade is free to enter, and there is no registration required.

A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation Grants totaling $100,000.00 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2026 grant cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Junior Achievement of Kentuckian has been awarded a$2500 grant to assist with financial literacy programming for Washington County students. Programming incl

The D. Jack Mahuron Education Fund was established at the Washington County Community Foundation to encourage educators and staff to teach in innovative ways. This year, the fund, as well as the Elliott Family Fund, has awarded several teachers in the county school corporations over $8,200.00.

This weekend will mark the 57th annual Fort Vallonia Days in Vallonia with two days of crafts, food, music, contests, and an excellent look at the popular fort that resides in the community. The festival runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, October 17, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, October 18, at the fort grounds in Vallonia, on S SR-135.

This past weekend, the Hardinsburg General Store hosted their third annual fall festival! With more than 40 different vendors in attendance, there was something for everyone. We had the pleasure of speaking with Janice Davis, store employee and event organizer, about the festival and how it has grown over these past few years. Be on the lookout for both the summer and fall festivals next year at the Hardinsburg General Store!

Washington County residents looking for an exciting craft show experience need look no further than October 10. The inaugural Salem Fall Craft Market is set for 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 10, at Southern Hills Church, 1645 S SR-135. Admission is free; parking is free. The entire market is indoors and billed as family-friendly.

This year’s Livonia Volunteer Fire Rescue Annual Fish Fry is set for Saturday, October 3, beginning at 5:00 pm at 383 E Main St / Highway 56 in Campbellsburg (the former Dutch Barn in Livonia). Alongside the meal, the department will host an LVFD Cruise-in, with classic, muscle and antique vehicles welcome. No registration is required.

Community members and car enthusiasts will have an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of food, vehicles and fellowship while supporting the fight against cancer during the “Cruise In for Fish” fundraiser Saturday, September 26, at New Hope United Methodist Church (4957 W State Rd 60, Salem).

Friday Night on the Square will return to downtown Salem on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m., bringing more than 100 vendors, food vendors and organizations to the square for what is shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings in the event's history.

Hunter’s Ridge Winery will host the 2nd annual Pawpaw Festival on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both days. Local vendors with handmade goods will set up in the field behind the building, and a food truck will be on site.

This past weekend, the Campbellsburg Country Festival was in full swing! We had the pleasure of speaking with one of the organizers, Whitley Clements, about many of the events, along with the very popular parade.

This past Friday, September 11, CASA Of Washington County Indiana held their annual fundraiser dinner at Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center. This year's theme was a masquerade titled "A Night in Black & White: Behind the Mask."

This year, the Cemetery Walk is open one night only beginning at 7:00 pm and ending at 11:00 pm, with the last tour departing at that time. Put on by the Washington County Theatre, this annual event combines history with fun as local actors bring historical characters to life with the stories of their lives.