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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.

The 3rd Annual Benefit Ride in Memory of Bryce Gerlach will take place October 3, 2026, starting at Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem. Side-by-sides, Jeeps, and bikes are invited to join, and there will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, poker run, door prize, and catering from B&B.

This past Friday, September 4, our community gathered once again on Market Street for another "On The Bricks" events. This iteration saw the return of "Food Trucks On The Bricks." With six food trucks offering a wide variety of eats and treats, there was certainly something for everyone.

CASA of Washington County will hold its third annual fundraiser dinner next Friday, September 11, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center, 1101 N Jim Day Rd, Salem.

It is that time once again! The Campbellsburg Country Festival returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. The weekend includes a benefit 5K, parade, contests, vendors, food trucks, live music and much more.

“Food Trucks On The Bricks” is back once again for a third rendition after a successful reappearance this past July! Friday, September 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Market Street will once again be bustling and alive with food trucks offering something for everyone.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.