Both Anderson Community Schools and Elwood Community Schools had referendums on the ballot asking voters to approve funding. Both failed - Anderson's ...

According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, a deputy and his K-9 conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 18th Street and Illinois Avenue on Tuesday.

Get ready for the holidays with a delicious treat while supporting local youth! The Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual Cheese Ball fundraiser to help cover the costs of trips and activities for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to support the future leaders of our community while stocking up […]

Melissa Schocke, age 48, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Salem. She was born February 3, 1978, in Salem, the daughter of Charles and Ellesiph (Huffines) Schocke. Melissa is survived by her two children, Lisa Cochran (Brian) and Sarah Cole; six brothers, Gary Schocke (Mary Beth), Scott Schocke (Denise), Chuck Schocke, […]

Paul Michael Brown, age 74 of Salem, Indiana. Born August 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Jesse Paul Brown and Frances Lucille (Miller) Brown. He graduated from Salem High School in 1970. He married his wife, Sharon, in 1982. Mike loved the outdoors and worked as a logger for most of his […]

Patrick L Kelly, age 77, of Borden, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his residence. He was born July 1, 1949, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Emmett Kelly and Helen (Reeves) Kelly. Patrick retired from Borden Tri-County Water, and he was a member of First Christian Church in Borden. He is […]

Jerry Dale Harrold, age 78 of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Harrold was born December 26, 1947 in Salem, the son of Russell E. Harrold and Hazel Dowling Harrold. He was a member of the Eastview Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon. For […]

Paul Junior Dinklocker, age 67 of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Paul was born April 23, 1959 in Corydon, the son of Paul Dinklocker and Rose Foster Dinklocker. He was a member of Southern Hills Church, The Salem Moose Lodge and prior to closing, The Eagles Club. A […]

Jean Crouch formerly of Salem, Indiana, age 99, passed away on October 30, 2026, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born April 15, 1927, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Harold F. Kroener and Lillian M. (Arvin) Kroener. She was raised in Evansville, attending parochial […]

Two deputies were shot responding to a domestic violence shooting in Spokane County, Washington, on Tuesday. One is dead, the other is not expected to survive.