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Stories of Salem: Indiana's First Cookbook
Long before recipe blogs and TV cooking shows, a woman here in the Ohio River Valley quietly shaped the way Hoosiers approached cooking. Her name was Angelina Maria Collins.
Sinister Sightings on the Square
A new figure has been lurking around Salem Square lately... Just who is this creature, and what are his intentions? This monster goes by the name of “Sin” and is played by none other than Joshua Calvin.
Pekin Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Pekin, Indiana man was arrested Monday, April 28, 2025, following a multi-state investigation into child pornography initiated by online reports.
Sinister Sightings on the Square
A new figure has been lurking around Salem Square lately... Just who is this creature, and what are his intentions? This monster goes by the name of “Sin” and is played by none other than Joshua Calvin.
10 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Washington County
Spring has sprung! The rain from the storms earlier this month did its job, and now Washington County is in full bloom. We're seeing highs mostly in the 70s for the foreseeable forecast, and while more rain is inevitable this time of year, there are still plenty of beautiful days to look forward to.
Locally-Written Noah's Ark Musical Returns to Children's Theatre Stage
This weekend, Pied Piper Children's Theatre will perform Lullaby for a Lonely Child, an original musical written by director Daniel Main. Charity Main serves as assistant director.
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Pekin Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Pekin, Indiana man was arrested Monday, April 28, 2025, following a multi-state investigation into child pornography initiated by online reports.
Minor Injuries in Crash on Corner of Shelby & Bristol Streets
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.
Emilee McCartney Announces Campaign for 9th District Congress Seat: An Exclusive Q&A
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.
Bohemian Supper Club '25: An Evening in Photos
The nineteenth reprise of the Bohemian Supper Club, which took place on the evening of Saturday, April 12, raised around $3,000 for scholarships for local students.
Teachers Wear Red on Wednesday for Education
Written by Morgan Humphrey, SHS Newspaper Class. Have you ever noticed teachers wearing red on Wednesdays at Salem Schools and wondered why? The red stands for Red for Ed, an education movement hoping to bring to light some of the challenges public schools face in Indiana.
SMS Adds an Open-Air Literature Lounge
The middle school recently received a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation to build an outside literature lounge. With the grant, they bought language arts teachers sets of books for their classrooms to read outside. They also got outdoor furniture, so that it can feel like an outdoor classroom.
2025 Senior Spotlight: Iris Zinser
Iris will be attending Franklin College to study Wildlife Biology and Conservation and play for the women’s soccer team.
Obituary: John Mead
John W. Mead, age 79, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born September 8, 1945 in Carmel California, he was the son of the late Willis Chenoweth Mead and Helen Genevieve (Kiefer) Mead.
Obituary: Walter Raleigh Deaton
Walter Raleigh Deaton, 81, of Little York, Indiana passed away April 23, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 13, 1943, to John Logan and Beulah Deaton Deaton. He came to Jackson County at the age of 10 and has lived here since. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem and married Veva Sue Greathouse on July 29, 1962.
Stories of Salem: Indiana's First Cookbook
Long before recipe blogs and TV cooking shows, a woman here in the Ohio River Valley quietly shaped the way Hoosiers approached cooking. Her name was Angelina Maria Collins.
Scents & Sensibility: Essential Oils That Refresh Your Home During Spring Cleaning — And One to Avoid
As the days stretch longer and the sun streams in brighter, spring beckons us to refresh our homes and reset our spaces. While conventional cleaning products get the job done, more homeowners are reaching for essential oils to bring a natural, fragrant, and effective edge to their cleaning routines.
Stories of Salem: The Murder of Elias Voorhees
In recent years, hearing the name "Voorhees", would cause many to think of Jason, the supernatural antagonist of the Friday the 13th slasher series. However, in Washington County, the name brings to mind a different ghastly murder story. The difference is that this one is true.
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