Local Spotlight

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing some of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others ha

FEED ME, SEYMOUR! West Washington Drama will bring a darkly comedic classic to the stage this weekend with its production of Little Shop of Horrors , a cult-favorite musical that blends humor, horror, and a cautionary tale about ambition. The story follows Seymour Krelborn, a timid florist’s assistant who discovers a mysterious plant after a solar eclipse. Naming it Audrey II in honor of the woman he loves, Seymour soon learns the plant has... an unusual appetite. As the plan

The Ashbys present the DAR, Salem VFW Auxiliary, and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion with their checks. A Washington County home sale resulted in donations to several local veteran-related organizations after the seller expressed interest in supporting fellow veterans. Richard Webb, a U.S. Army veteran, recently sold his home through A White House Realty, operated by Mike and Tifini Ashby. According to Mike Ashby, Webb initially asked whether the home could be so

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing some of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others ha

Cameron "Cannonball" Sons sat down with us to discuss Special Olympics and how it has shaped his life. He is currently in Athlete Leadership University, where he was tasked with completing interviews with various publications.

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing some of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others ha

Nana’s This N’ That, a retail shop on the southwest corner of the Salem Square, has announced it will close this month. The store, owned by Tina Lee, opened in the spring of 2019 and offers a wide range of items including vintage knickknacks, antiques, china, books, records, jewelry and other collectibles. Lee said the decision to close comes primarily due to ongoing challenges with parking availability near the shop. While signage designates two-hour parking during weekday b

The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing 25 of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others have

Today, March 13, marks one year since the launch of The Washington County Times . As I sit down to write this, it's a little surreal to think about how this whole thing started. In December of 2024, I was finishing up a large construction project and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next in life. Several years before construction, I had developed skills in website design, writing, and graphic design through my work with Amor Domini Productions, an independent faith-ba

Brittney Garloch is the new CNO at Ascension St. Vincent in Salem. She outlined her hopes for the future of the hospital as well as the pride she has for her staff and community.

Pied Piper Children’s Theatre’s middle-high school performers will take the stage this weekend with the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown , a bold and satirical comedy that blends big Broadway-style numbers with sharp social commentary. Urinetown features music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all performance materials. Set in a dysto

A new father–son business has launched in Salem with a focus on small-batch, locally roasted coffee. Wesley and Bryan DePoy began accepting orders Feb. 1 for Knobstone Coffee Company, LLC, a home-based coffee roasting business operating under Indiana Cottage Food Laws. The DePoys said they have been roasting coffee together for more than 10 years before deciding to turn the hobby into a business. Wesley DePoy said the decision grew out of both an interest in the roasting proc

Lincks Clothing & Shoes is celebrating 20 years in business this weekend. They plan to hold a celebration on January 31 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm featuring door prizes and cupcakes.

The cover for Coloring Washington County 2026 Washington County elementary students will soon receive a new educational coloring book highlighting local people, places, and history with the upcoming release of Coloring Washington County 2026 , created by Coloring My Town. Coloring My Town is a community-based publishing company that works with local schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to produce coloring books designed specifically for elementary-age childr

Outside the Walls, a Washington County nonprofit dedicated to helping residents in times of need, will host a "Love Dinner" on Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. at Southern Hills Church. The community-wide event is free to attend and will feature a lasagna dinner, silent auction, and dessert auction, with all proceeds benefiting Outside the Walls’ ongoing outreach efforts across the county. Outside the Walls (OTW) works to “bridge the gaps” for Washington County residents who fall o

Marshall Monuments, a longtime Salem company now celebrating its 80th anniversary, is preparing to open a new main office and showroom at 205 N. Main St., across from the Salem Public Library. Owner Corey Churchman said the move represents both a celebration of the company’s legacy and an investment in its future. The business will continue operating its longtime Water Street location as a full production facility, while the new Main Street space will serve as a customer-focu

Washington County is gearing up for a heartwarming holiday tradition as Shop With a Cop returns on Saturday, December 13. Starting at 8:00 a.m., approximately 60 children will get the chance to shop for Christmas presents at Walmart alongside officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Salem Police Department.

Lisa’s Little Dream Farm Sanctuary in Hardinsburg is gathering supplies to help elderly and disabled residents care for their animals this season. Donation boxes labeled “Donate to Animals in Need” have been placed at several locations in Washington and Orange counties.

Local author Wayne D. Kramer has introduced a brand-new children’s book series featuring a lovable pangolin whose adventures teach lessons about friendship, empathy, and protecting wildlife.

For more than a year, Paige Monroe has been doing everything she can to keep her young son, Westin, healthy and smiling through a battle few could imagine. Westin was diagnosed with a severe heart condition after a viral infection left his heart functioning at just 17 percent, causing lasting damage to his other organs.