Law & Government

On the evening of Thursday, April 24, politics played out across two separate venues less than a mile apart. At Southern Hills Church, local Republicans held their annual Lincoln Day dinner—a traditional gathering for party members and elected officials. Meanwhile, less than a mile away, a Democratic-led community event focused on grassroots organizing and policy criticism. Though the tone and structure of the events differed sharply, both drew residents eager to hear from po

A Pekin, Indiana man was arrested Monday, April 28, 2025, following a multi-state investigation into child pornography initiated by online reports.

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 5:26pm, officers of the Salem Police Department, Washington County EMS, and the Salem Fire Department responded to the intersection of N. Shelby St. and Bristol St. in reference to a call reporting a two-vehicle crash involving personal injury.

As the 2026 race for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District begins to take shape, new names are entering the conversation. One of the first to officially announce a campaign is Salem native Emilee McCartney, who agreed to an exclusive Q&A with Washington County Times publisher Jacob Dufour.

Waterline construction that began April 1 along South Main St in Salem is in full swing. Traffic on South Main was limited earlier in the week in order to create enough space to work on the waterline upgrade project. With aims to enhance the quality of city water and modernize infrastructure, the city has invested in this project that is expected to take two to three months to finish.

On Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 AM, the Board of Commissioners met once again to discuss the issues regarding the claim of a vacant Plan Commission due to members not taking an oath of office as stated in Indiana Code 5-4-1-1.2.

Salem, Indiana - Officers with the Washington County Sheriff's Department are on high alert as they participate in an annual traffic safety campaign looking for people speeding or driving while distracted.

Detectives and crime scene investigators from ISP-Sellersburg are investigating the burglary of Good Living Pharmacy in Salem, Indiana...

Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Andry is finally home after spending over three months in a Louisville rehabilitation center recover...

A 2-month-old baby girl has died following a tragic dog attack Thursday afternoon southeast of Brownstown, according to multiple reports....

On April 1, the public gathered to attend the Commissioners Meeting and discuss the Planning Commission's "illegal" membership...

On April 1 at approximately 3:05 PM, Washington County emergency responders received a call in regard to a wreck near 2013 Quarry Rd...

Children caught in the child welfare system often face uncertainty, frequent changes in caseworkers, and a revolving door of service...

The City of Salem is set to begin the next phase of its waterline replacement project on April 1, continuing vital infrastructure...

On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Anderson, 21, an escaped inmate, was re-arrested yesterday at around 2 p.m. near North Main St...

The Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting took an unexpected turn this morning, when, during the final agenda item...