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BNL wildfire consumes Salem during 10-0 win
SALEM – Bedford North Lawrence’s wildfire roared through Salem as the Stars rolled to a 10-0 mercy-rule victory during girls high school soccer action on...
Audree Mae Hobson, 22, of Salem
Audree Mae Hobson, 22, of Salem, Indiana, passed away September 17, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic after a prolonged critical illness, with her Auntie at her side, holding her hand. Audree was born August 9, 2004, in Clark County, Indiana, and graduated from Eastern High School in…
Jo Ellyn Reynolds, age 60
Jo Ellyn Reynolds, age 60, was born on July 16, 1966 and died on September 12, 2026. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and the steadiness of her presence is what her family will miss most. She leaves behind her husband, Jeff Reynolds, with whom she shared a life…
Bedford Woman Arrested on Felony Forgery Charges
An Indiana State Police investigation led to a felony forgery charge against a Bedford woman after investigators examined documentation submitted to the Washington County Probation Department. On Sept. 15, the Washington County Probation Department contacted Indiana State Police…
Brandon Goodhue, age 35, of Pekin
Brandon Goodhue, age 35, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Schneck Medical Center. Born April 11, 1991, he was the son of David Goodhue and Denise Saling. Brandon was a machine leader at MPP; member of the Army National Guard; member of Graceland Baptist…
Clark County Inmate Roster – 9-14-26
Jail Roster 09-14-2026
Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 9-14-26
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Elena Lee Hurst, 55
Elena Lee Hurst, born on June 5, 1971, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2026. Elena was a loving mother, Mimi, sister, and daughter. She overcame many struggles throughout her life, found Jesus, and became a woman of strong faith. She loved reading her Bible and…
Monty Gene Reisinger Sr., age 83, of Salem
Monty Gene Reisinger Sr., age 83, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. Born January 15, 1943, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Melvin Reisinger and Jean (Burnett) Mauk. Monty was united in marriage to Nancy (Shepherd) Reisinger.…
Washington County Inmate Roster – 8-8-26
Stephenson, Julie Booking #: 65733 Booking Date: 09-08-2026 – 1:11 am Charges: Residential entry Battery View Profile >>>
Hoover’s Four-Touchdown Afternoon Keys Hoosiers in 52-16 Season-Opening Win
Coach Curt Cignetti’s sixth-ranked Hoosiers opened the 2026 season with a dominant 52-16 victory over North Texas at a sun-soaked Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. In fact it was so hot, facility management reported the on-field temperature was 152 at one time during the…
Patricia Kay (Jackson) Spurgeon, 80, of Salem
Patricia Kay (Jackson) Spurgeon, 80, of Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 2:56 p.m. at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1946, in Salem, Indiana to the late Haywood Jackson and Marcella (Robert) McKnight.…