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The City of Salem will continue its use of the Community Crossings grant with work on N Shelby Street.

As announced in April, this award will continue construction at Bristol to SR 56. The work will provide important improvements to the road and a new sidewalk to allow more travel options for pedestrians.

The project is made possible through the Community Crossings matching grant program, part of Indiana’s Next Level Roads program. The City of Salem was awarded over $450,000 by Governor Holcomb last April for road and infrastructure improvements.

“We are excited to continue work on road and infrastructure improvements in Salem with the newest leg of our Community Crossings project. To thrive as a city, we must make these critical investments in our community,” says Mayor Justin Green.

Construction on this segment is expected to move faster than previous projects, as there are less utilities within this stretch of road. One lane of traffic will stay open on N Shelby Street for traffic flow.

Expected project completion is the end of August.

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Washington County - Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives arrested a Fredericksburg man Monday morning following a physical altercation and shooting in rural Washington County near Salem.

Around 4:30 Monday morning, officers from the Salem Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call reporting a person suffering from a gunshot wound was stopped on State Road 56 near East Wallace Lane just east of Salem.

When officers arrived, they found 51-year-old Jed Elliott of North Franklin Church Road behind the wheel of a pickup truck and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the arm. A female friend accompanied Elliott in the truck. EMS quickly transported Elliott to University Hospital in Louisville for non-life-threatening injuries, and the Washington County Sheriff's Department requested that ISP detectives and crime scene investigators assume the investigation.

Detectives Travis Baker and Steven Peyton and Crime Scene Investigator Andrew Taylor responded. During the investigation, Detective Baker learned that Jed Elliott pulled behind a shed at his residence in the early morning hours. Tyler Dylan Gay, of Fredericksburg, was also at that residence and observed Elliot, whom he recognized, pull in behind the shed. Investigators believe Gay then walked from the residence armed with a handgun and confronted Jed Elliott. The two men were then involved in a physical altercation, during which Tyler Gay fired the pistol, striking Elliott in the arm. After being shot, Elliott and his friend fled the scene before stopping on the side of State Road 56 and calling 911.

As a result of the investigation, Detective Baker arrested Tyler Dylan Gay for Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 Felony. Officers transported Tyler Gay to the Washington County Jail without incident.

This case is still under investigation.

“All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”

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The Washington County Piecemakers Quilt Gulid is hosting their 41st Annual Quilt Show on Friday, June 7 from 10:00 AM-4:00PM and again on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.

The event will be held at Southern Hills Chuch in Salem. Judged entries will be accepted on June 4 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

There will be local vendors and demos, which include:

Scrappy Patches- Brownstown

Quilters Corner Cottage- Charlestown

Sewing Vacuum Authority- Clarksville

This year's featured quilter is Sue Nay.

Sue's quilting adventure began in 1988 when she took her first quilt class from Dorothy Moss, a skilled and admired Quilter in Salem. That is where she taught the golden rule of quilting, measure twice, cut once and that has stuck with Sue through her years of quilting. Love of sewing for Sue began with her grandmother who sewed dresses and quilts with her workhorse black Singer. Sue's favorite quilt from her is tied with pink flannel backing.

Sue has been in quilt shops in multiple states from Texas to Maine, each having its own quilt assortment. She has also been on bus quilt tours, participlated in quilt retreats, and viewed State Fair quilt exhibits. The excitement of seeing the quilts is similar to a child on Christmas morning for Sue. Her favorite quilt pattern is that of scrappy pieces, mixing colors and patterns of fabric.

Sue became a member of the Washington County Piecemakers Quilt Guild 12 years ago, and continues to be astonished by the skill, knowledge, and talent of this commumity of quilters. After each meeting, she returns home inspired to start on her next project. Her advice to new quilters is to attend the meetings and discover what the guild is all about. Sue stated, "We are a common thread."

Admission is $5.00. For more information, call (812) 620-4318 or (812) 620-0579.

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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.

The market is open from 8:30am - 12:00pm.

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

New vendors are invited. If interested, contact the Purdue Extension - Washington Co. office for more information.‍

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*Please make sure you check our Facebook page as it should have the most up-to-date information regarding the fair and events.

Saturday, June 1
- 8:30 am- Weigh-In for Open Sheep Show
- 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lamb BBQ/Fajitas
- 12:30 pm- Open Sheep Show
Sunday, June 2
- 11:00 am- Smedley Scholarship Horse Show
Tuesday, June 4
- 5:00 pm- 4-H Dog Obedience and Agility Show
Saturday, June 8
- 10:00 am- Open Horse Show
Monday, June 10
- 8:00 am- 4-H County and Area II Tractor Contest
Thursday, June 13
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Building Clean-Up and Setup
- 6:00 pm- Communications Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
- 7:00 pm- 4-H Fashion Revue Judging at Purdue Extension-Washington Co. Office
Friday, June 14
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Early 4-H Project Drop Off
- 5:00pm to 8:00 pm- Non-Perishable Regular 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
- 6:00 pm- Little Miss and Mr Contest at Salem Middle School
  - Theme- Made in Indiana
  - Registration begins at 5:00 pm
  - Boys and Girls (3 age classes)- 4-6/7-9/10-12
  - Entry Fee $20
  - Admission $5
  - Contact April Green with any questions 812-620-1987
Saturday, June 15
- Open Class Project Check-In
- 8:30 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Non-Perishable Entries
  - Arts, Canning, Family Stitchery and Crafts, Photography, Scrapbooking, and Woodworking
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- ALL mini 4-H Check-In/Judging
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm- Perishable 4-H Project Check-In/Judging
  - Foods, Garden, Crops, Floriculture, Cake Decorating, Microwave, and Strawberry
- 12:00 pm- Diaper Derby at Bradie Shrum Elementary prior to Baby Contest
  - Theme- Barbie and Ken
  - Registration begins at 11:30 am
  - Entry Fee $6
  - Admission $4
  - Contact Becky White with questions 812-620-7271
- 1:00 pm- Horseshoe Pitching Contest at Bottom of the Hill
  - Contact Frank Schocke with questions 812-620-1584
- 7:00 pm- Miss Washington Count Teen/Queen Contest at Salem Middle School
  - Admission
    - Adults $10
    - Children $5
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Check-In
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 4-H Sheep and Goat Check-In
Sunday, June 16
- 1:30 pm- Parade “Made in Indiana”
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Livestock Drop-Off
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- 4-H Open House
- 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 4-H Swine and Cattle Check-In
Monday, June 17
- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm- Open Class Perishable Entries
  - Baking, Farm Products, Floriculture, Garden Products, Gourds, Etc.
- 9:00 am- Poultry Show
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 6:00 pm- Open Class and Commercial Buildings Open
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Sheep Show
- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Greg Rhodes
Tuesday, June 18 “Senior Citizens’ Day” Sponsored by Hoosier Uplands
- 8:00 am- Cinnamon Rolls and Drinks by Washington Co. Sheep Association
- 10:00 am- 4-H Meat Goat Show
- 10:00 am- Senior Citizens’ Program begins at the Shelter House
- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm- Lamb BBQ/Fajitas by Washington Co. Sheep Association
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm- Live Music by Classic Country
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Dairy Beef Show followed by County Born and Raised Beef Show
- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Classic Country
Wednesday, June 19 “ Kids’ Day- Smoke Free” Sponsored by Mid-Southern Savings Bank
- 9:00 am- 4-H Swine Show
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Kids’ Day Activities around Shelter House
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm- Brady Amusements Open (Rides for Kids’ Day participants only-CANNOT use 3-Day ride bracelet at this time)
- 2:00 pm- 4-H Rabbit Show
- 5:00pm to 9:00 pm- Beef BBQ by Washington Co. Cattlemen’s Association
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm-4-H Recognition Night followed by 4-H Dog Exhibition
- 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Westview Friends
- 7:30 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Assembly of God
Thursday, June 20
- 9:00 am- 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
- 10:00 am- 4-H Dairy Goat Show followed by Pygmy Goat Show
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Beef Show
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm to 7:50 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem High School Guitar Club
- 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Lysergic
Friday, June 21
- 10:00 am- 4-H Jamboree of Fun for 4-H members
- 1:00 pm- 4-H Cornhole Tournament for 4-H members
- 4:00 pm- 4-H Mini Showmanship Show
- 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Salem Strings
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Pork BBQ by Washington Co. Pork Producers
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 6:00 pm- 4-H Supreme Showmanship
- 6:00 pm- Grandstand Event-Truck and Tractor Pull *Pit Pass Only Event
  - Pit Pass $20
- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Southern Indiana Cloggers
- 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Steele Rogue
- 11:30 pm- 12:30 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
  - NO EARLY RELEASE!!!
Saturday, June 22
- 6:00 am to 8:00 am- 4-H Non-Auction Animals Released
- 9:30 am- 4-H Livestock Auction
- after 2:00 pm- 4-H All Species Barn Clean-Up
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm- 4-H Project Release
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Commercial and Open Class Buildings Open
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Sparkles and Spurs
- 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm- Brady Amusements Open
- 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Free Entertainment at Top of the Hill: Cooke and Belle
- 7:00 pm- Grandstand Event- Demotion Derby *Pit Pass Only Event
  - Entry $50 (includes driver and car only)
  - Pit Pass $20
Sunday, June 23
- 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm- Commercial Exhibits Released
- 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm- All Open Class Exhibits Released
  - Premium money awarded at this time
  - Fair Association cannot be responsible for exhibits left after this time.
Sunday, July 21
- 11:00 am- 4-H Horse and Pony Competition Show