Upcoming Events

The Beta Tau Chapter of Tri-Kappa supports philanthropic efforts used locally for educational scholarships and invites you to attend Beer on the Bricks in Historic Downtown Salem. Be sure to get with your favorite Tri Kappa girl if you want to reserve a table for 10…they go fast!

The Washington County Farmers Market has locally grown and produced veggies, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, farm-raised beef, pork & lamb, home-baked goods, baking & spice mixes, farm fresh cut flower arrangements, local art & more!

The Washington County Farmers’ Market will open on Saturdays in the parking lot of the Washington County Justice Center located at 801 S. Jackson St in Salem, Indiana. 

When produce is more plentiful, the market will open on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana will hold its annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept.  28 from 10 am to 2 pm at RML Shredding. 

BBB will partner with RML Shredding and River Metals Recycling for this free community event. Individuals can bring old documents (up to four boxes) for shredding and/or old electronics for secure recycling. Visit bbb.org for a full list of items eligible for recycling. 

New this year, the event will be held at RML Shredding and food trucks will be on-site as well. Drop off your old documents and electronics, and grab lunch while you’re there! 

BBB’s Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to BBB Consumer Education Fund's support of scam prevention programs, BBB Charity Review program, student scholarships, and more!

BBB Annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event

When: Saturday, September 28^th
10 am to 2pm

Where: RML Shredding
1925 Production Dr, Louisville, KY 40299

Cost: Free (donations appreciated)

Clerk Treasurer Anita Altic announced that the Town of Campbellsburg will start flushing water hydrants the week of Sept. 23 and continue through October.

The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 18th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem. Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m.

Thirty-one rams, 88 ewes, 1 pen of ewes, and 2 flocks from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are consigned. Breeds include registered and commercial Katahdins, Dorpers and White Dorpers. A complete listing of consignments is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/county/washington/index.html.

For more information, contact the Washington County Sheep Association: Aaron Walker, 812-620-3356; Jason Webster, 812-752-5700, or Purdue Extension – Washington County, 812-883-4601.

Anyone wanting to start a flock, add to their flock, or learn more about the hair sheep industry is encouraged to attend this sale.

The Washington County Sheep Association will have concessions available at the sale.

In-Person Early Voting begins today. 

Available times are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Times are subject to change.

The tourism commission meets the third Tuesday of each month on the 2nd Floor of the Washington County Courthouse. The meeting begins at 5:00pm. The meeting is open to the public.