Community

Washington County Theatre will present It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show  on December 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gary W. Hartsook Hall at 405 N. Shelby St. in Salem.

Over the years, Washington County has shipped off thousands of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, and this year added an amazing 1,734 shoeboxes to the total. Like many years in the past, First Baptist Church of Salem served as Washington County’s drop-off center.

The Washington County Family YMCA has launched a community-wide challenge to raise the final funds needed for its transformative Beth Armstrong Y–For–All Capital Campaign. A generous donor has pledged to match every gift—dollar–for–dollar—up to $250,000, bringing the Y closer to its total campaign goal of $4.3 million.

First Baptist Church will be hosting a free night of Christmas music on December 6 presented by The Washington County Madrigal Singers. Although this year's Christmas concert is a slight change of pace and name, it is continuing the 52 year tradition of the "Washington County Madrigal Dinner" at First Baptist.

The holiday spirit is gearing up in Campbellsburg as the community prepares for a festive evening of Hot Cocoa & Cookies with Santa and Mr. Grinch on December 12 from 6–8 p.m. at the Campbellsburg Community Building. The event is free to attend, with guests encouraged to bring donations for the local food bank—non-perishable items, monetary contributions, or volunteer time.

"The Board of Directors are proud to introduce to the citizens of Hardinsburg, and the surrounding community the newly formed Hardinsburg Community Foundation, Inc. The organization is a nonprofit corporation, (501(c),3) operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the city of Hardinsburg and its surrounding community."

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in the 2025 Small Business Saturday Cookie Walk, a festive, family-friendly event celebrating local businesses and the holiday season. Sponsored by the Washington County Tourism Commission, the Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

New Covenant Church in Campbellsburg will welcome the community for a free Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 30. The day begins with a short Bible study at 9:30 a.m., followed by coffee and cookies. The morning service will take place at 10:45 a.m., with the Thanksgiving meal served at noon.

Washington County has recently gained a new Blessing Box! One of many in the county, this new box is located in the Salem Community Park on Parkview Drive.

The Washington County Family YMCA (WCFYMCA) has plenty to offer. A more recent addition to the YMCA is the Rock Steady Boxing class. This class is designed for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in order to help them regain balance and control.

The Humane Society of Washington County will host a Soup and Chili Lunch Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the American Legion, located at 105 W. Hugh Veteran Drive in Salem. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the event will feature a variety of meal options, including chili, chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, hot dogs, and grilled cheese, along with soft drinks and desserts. The meal will be offered for a free-will donation, with all proceeds benef

This past Friday, October 24, food trucks gathered to line the sides of Market Street in the most recent edition of the “on the Bricks” series titled, “Food Trucks on the Bricks.”

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 has awarded several teachers in the county school corporations approximately $9,000.00.

Grants totaling over $120,000.00 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2025 grant cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

First Baptist Church will be providing warm, holiday-style meals on November 8 from 12:00-2:00 pm. The church is located at 200 E. Walnut St., Salem.

The shadows are stirring once again around Salem’s historic square... and for one night only, guests can step into the town’s darker past with the return of the Murder & Mayhem Tour.

E&H Tubing, Inc. (E&H Tubing), located at 416 S High Street, Salem, Indiana is submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge storm water exposed to industrial activities. Run off from the facility discharges to Mill Creek which ultimately drains into the Blue River. Questions or comments should be directed to Josh Hanna at the above-mentioned

Plan now to attend the 56th annual Fort Vallonia Days Festival! Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th, 2025.

"Join us for a glamorous night of 1920s flair, secret cocktails, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction — all in support of CASA and the children we serve. Masks and vintage vibes highly encouraged but not required."

The Salem Bumps and Babies Family Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern Hills Church, 1645 S. State Road 135, Salem.