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Annual Jim Smoak Concert and Depot Open House Is Dec. 7
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18 Nov 2024
The annual Jim Smoak Concert and Open House at The Depot Railroad Museum will be Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1to 3 p.m. The museum is located at 206 S College Ave, Salem.
Jim Smoak and the Louisiana Honeydrippers will be presenting their annual concert. There will be a variety of Country, Gospel, and Bluegrass music that includes banjo picking, guitar strumming, harmonica blowing, and of course, some singing!
There will be refreshm ...
Historical Society Receives Grant From WCCF
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16 Nov 2024
The Washington County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check for the Washington County Historical Society at its Annual Meeting of the Membership this past Saturday, Nov. 9.On Oct. 22, the Washington County Historical Society was announced as one of the grantee's for the WCCF's 2024 Fall Grant Cycle. This grant awarded $10,345.00 for the Digitization Initiative, which will allow for the purchase of u ...
Budweiser Clydesdales Visit Salem Walmart
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15 Nov 2024
As part of their tour, the Budweiser Clydesdales trotted to Walmart in Salem on November 15. Posing stoically for photos, the horses were in the parking lot from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help celebrate Salem Walmart's 8th anniversary, which is Saturday, November 16.
Also present was an Auntie Anne's pretzel truck and Small Town Kettle Corn serving up snacks during the festivities!
Enjoy video and photos from the event below!
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Volunteer To Be A Bell Ringer For Salvation Army
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15 Nov 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.
The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.
The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. The ...
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Mayor Justin Green Celebrates SCS During American Education Week
18 Nov 2024
During American Education Week, November 18-22, we celebrate education, inform the community about the importance of our schools, and honor local educators who make a difference in the lives of our students.
Local schools play an essential role in our community's success. With quality education and a supportive learning environment, the students i ...
West Washington Students Compete In FFA Contests
14 Nov 2024
Members showcased their skills in the Area 2 Crops, Entomology, and Forestry Contest, achieving commendable results. Ethan Sorrels, Galen Liebert, and Wade Adams formed the 5th-place crops team, advancing to the state contest at Purdue University on December 14. Daniel Miner and Payton Wofford ranked 7th and 15th in Entomology, while Zailey Bruner, ...
West Washington Drama Presents: Alice In Wonderland!
14 Nov 2024
West Washington Drama will be presenting “Alice in Wonderland” this weekend! Opening November 15 at 7:30 p.m., family, friends and community members are invited to step into Wonderland with Alice as she discovers many curious and interesting characters.
Showtimes
November 15, 7:30 p.m.
November 16, 7:30 p.m.
November 17, 3 p.m.
Tickets ...
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Indiana Chamber Releases Final Phase of Tax Study, Highlighting Property Tax Reforms for Legislature
18 Nov 2024
Just ahead of Organization Day at the Indiana General Assembly, theIndiana Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the advocacy element of its tax research that’s designed to inform state lawmakers’ decision-making on potential changes to Indiana’s tax structure.
Conducted by Ernst & Young LLP for the Indiana Chamber Foundation, phase ...
River Ridge Businesses Partner to Help Neighbors in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
15 Nov 2024
Niagara Cares and Mister “P” Express send a truckload of bottled water to Rutherford County, North Carolina, home to Meta Data Center.
Jeffersonville, IN (November 14, 2024) – In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, three local businesses have organized a donation of more than 40,000 bottles of drinking water.& ...
Indiana’s Recycling Economy Gets $2 Million Boost
11 Nov 2024
Indiana’s Recycling Market Development Board awarded six organizations with $2 million in grant funding to expand the state’s recycling economy.
The Recycling Market Development Program was established in the early 1990s to better manage solid waste by developing markets for recycled materials. Six organizations received grant f ...
Sports News
Lanie Roberts Places In HCAC
13 Nov 2024
Hanover College freshman Lanie Roberts finished in sixth place in women’s cross country during a recent Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) meet. Hanover won the conference.
The HCAC includes institutions from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio and is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Division III.
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Salem Lady Lions Basketball Wins 34-30 Against Mitchell
12 Nov 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lady Lions basketball team opened the season up on Thursday night the way every team wants to, with a win. It wasn’t pretty, but that didn’t matter to the end result as Salem pulled away down the stretch in a back and forth game over Mitchell 34-30.
Wade Tomlinson is back at the helm as the head coach of the Salem girls ...
Salem Lions Football Loses 30-16 Against Tell City
04 Nov 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Salem football season came to an end on Friday night in the sectional semi-finals. The Lions made the long trip to Tell City to take on the Marksmen, and although the Lions battled, they just couldn’t come up with key plays when they needed them, and three turnovers made it an uphill climb as they fell 30-16.
Salem went ...
Government News
Election Night Watch Party For Houchin
12 Nov 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
An election night watch party was held in Seymour at the Jackson Live and Event Center for United States Congresswoman Erin Houchin. It started at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 10 p.m.
The night started off with appetizers and a dinner.
Graham Houchin was the early entertainment, singing and playing the guitar. Afte ...
Rokita Investigates Potential Labor Trafficking Networks In Local Communities
11 Nov 2024
AG Rokita sends civil investigative demands (CIDs) to officials, employers and non-profits in Evansville, Logansport and Seymour
As residents and elected officeholders continue reporting concerns about the largescale influx of illegal aliens and “legal migrants” into their cities and towns, Attorney General Todd Rokita is launching i ...
INDOR State Filing Extension Due Friday
11 Nov 2024
The Indiana Department of Revenue's "Tax Bulletin" offers the following useful information to taxpayers:
Indiana's individual income taxes' due date for the extension of time to file is coming up on Nov.
15. If a taxpayer was granted a federal extension of time to file, they were also granted an extension to file with Indiana.
It is im ...
Lifestyle News
Derby Dinner Playhouse Hosting Christmas Break Theatre Workshops
18 Nov 2024
Give your child a day of theatre education and holiday fun! Students will explore a song and dance from holiday classics and take three different classes in acting, singing, and dance.
With each registration for this fantastic opportunity, Derby Dinner Playhouse will email you a gift certificate that you can print out, personalize, and tuck under ...
Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants
18 Nov 2024
Applications are now open for the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants.
This national program engages military-connected individuals through experiences of art or art-making. These grants of $10,000 to $50,000 support community arts programs that create opportunities for creative expression, resilience, social connectedness, and suc ...
This Week in Indiana History, Nov. 17-23
15 Nov 2024
November 19, 1752 George Rogers Clark is born in Virginia. He becomes the “Conqueror of the Old Northwest,” taking Vincennes from the British.
November 20, 1880 Governor James “Blue Jeans” Williams dies in office. He lies in state at the Marion Co ...
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and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges may be dropped or lessened.
The most recent mugshots are posted every day, Mondays through Fridays.
Mondays’ postings will include arrests that occurred over the weekend.
Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies and are public records.
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