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Georgia

Georgia Tabby & White Shorthair female Cute and friendly young adult cat. Neat in her cage but wo ...
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Anna

Anna

Anna Shepherd mix 5 years old Female Seems to be a friendly girl! Humane Society of Washingt ...
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Jade

Jade

Jade Domestic shorthair young adult female Friendly and calm kitty with the prettiest green e ...
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Thomas

Thomas

A bit shy when meeting new people. Takes treats gently. Likes other dogs. If you are interested in ...
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Roy

Roy

STRAY FOUND ON BYPASS 7/1. No one has ever claimed this guy so he's looking for a new home now!! If ...
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Kane

Kane

Good with dogs, people and kids. Loves to play ball. Housetrained. A really nice mature dog. If you ...
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Blue

Blue

Good looking pup! Friendly with other dogs and people!! If you are interested in this animal, pleas ...
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Kinzi

Kinzi

Playful and active, friendly with people. OK with dogs her size. If you are interested in this anim ...
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Lemonade

Lemonade

Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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Ash

Ash

House and crate trained. Good with dogs and cats. Knows some basic commands. If you are interested ...
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Captain

Captain

Sweet demeanor. Has 2 large fatty tumors that need to be monitored. If you are interested in this a ...
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Bubba

Bubba

2 yr old tabby, is friendly and calm. If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Sale ...
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Kevin

Kevin

Very sweet and social young man. If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Ani ...
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Maro

Maro

Poor fellow just wants to play, not be stuck in a shelter kennel. Seems housebroken. If you are int ...
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Hadley

Hadley

This girl is just as sweet as her chocolate colored fur. She needs to gain a few healthy pounds to l ...
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Bernie

Bernie

85 pounds! Believe it or not, he's very energetic and active but he does need to lose weight for his ...
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Apple

Apple

Very low maintenance lady! Visit her in the cage free cat room. If you are interested in this anima ...
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Winfred

Winfred

Front paw declaw. Likes to rub and receive pets. Not a big fan of being held. Previously lived with ...
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Hardy

Hardy

40 pounds. If you sit down, he will hop right up on your lap! If you are interested in this animal, ...
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Heidi

Heidi

Good with dogs. Spent her life outside and is ready for an upgrade. If you are interested in this ...
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Goldie

Goldie

Gentle and sweet natured. Low-medium energy. Good with dogs and seems ok with cats. If you are int ...
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Rocky

Rocky

Brother to Apollo. He's the social butterfly of the cage free cat room! If you are interested in ...
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Apollo

Apollo

Apollo is the brother to Rocky. He will come to you for pets and scratches and he loves his brother! ...
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Thor

Thor

Poor boy was covered in fleas and missing most of his back fur. He's on the mend now. He thinks he i ...
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Smoke

Smoke

Smoke came to the shelter through no fault of his own. His owner moved to a place that would not all ...
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Lily Belle

Lily Belle

Shy but enjoys being brushed. Needs a quiet home with someone that will help her lose some weight an ...
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Andy

Andy

He was surrendered with his friend, Lily Belle. They both need help losing extra weight. It would be ...
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News

Fatal Head-On Collision On SR56

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Fatal Head-On Collision On SR56

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24 Sep 2024

September 23, 2024:  A southern Indiana woman was killed, and two others received severe injuries in a two-vehicle, head-on crash Monday afternoon just east of Salem. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel responded to the crash shortly after 5:00 Monday afternoon.  The crash was located on SR56 just east of Heritage Chapel Road and was blocking all lanes of the roadway.  One driver was ...
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Washington County Theatre Hosts Second Cemetery Walk At Eastern Cemetery

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Washington County Theatre Hosts Second Cemetery Walk At Eastern Cemetery

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24 Sep 2024

  By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer Washington County Theatre in conjunction with Eastern Cemetery will have an evening historical walk through the cemetery Friday October the 4th and Saturday the 5th.  This cemetery is located at 641 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY. This guided tour is not scary but introduces roughly 9 characters buried there. Participants will learn the history and meet some of these individuals buried in the ceme ...
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Indiana Rail Safety Week

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Indiana Rail Safety Week

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23 Sep 2024

Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and State Operation Lifesaver Programs across the nation during the week of Sept. 23-29 to observe Rail Safety Week, urging the public to help #STOPTrackTragedies. Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are ...
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Indiana State Police Seek Recruits

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Indiana State Police Seek Recruits

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23 Sep 2024

  The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must b ...
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Salvation Army Announces Angel Tree Application Dates For Southern Indiana

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Salvation Army Announces Angel Tree Application Dates For Southern Indiana

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23 Sep 2024

The Salvation Army in Southern Indiana will accept applications for the Angel Tree program for families living in Floyd, Clark, Crawford, Scott, Harrison, and Washington Counties beginning October 1.  Angel Tree provides clothing and gifts for children from birth to age 16. Families in Floyd, Clark, Crawford, Scott, Harrison, and Washington counties may apply online at www.sanewalbany.org. Online registration will be available fr ...
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Education News

East Washington High School Homecoming Pictures

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East Washington High School Homecoming Pictures

20 Sep 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 East Washington High School Homecoming Court! Prince Brody Temple Princess Bailey Smith King Kaleb Bongibault Queen Allie Arvin ...
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Salem High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos

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Salem High School Homecoming Ceremony Photos

17 Sep 2024

Congratulations to the Salem High School Homecoming Court! - Heart Throb and First Runner up King Rafe Wells - 1st Runner Up Queen Peyton Maynard - King Hunter Trainor - Sweet Heart and Queen Morgan Humphrey Photos by Editor Nathaniel Smith ...
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Eastern High School 2024-25 Football Homecoming Court

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Eastern High School 2024-25 Football Homecoming Court

13 Sep 2024

Congratulations to the following students for being nominated to the 2024-2025 Football Homecoming Court! Pictured from left to right are: Aubrey Mollet, Liam Moore, Bailey Smith, Brayden Sosnicki, Abby Fowler, Brody Temple, Bracie Jackson, Garret Drury, Riley Brown, Gunner Drury, Allie Arvin, and Kaleb Bongibault.  Homecoming will take pla ...
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Business News

NFIB Recognizes Nine Lawmakers: Guardians Of Small Business

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NFIB Recognizes Nine Lawmakers: Guardians Of Small Business

23 Sep 2024

  The National Federation of Independent Businesses recently awarded 269 members of the 118th Congress as "Guardians of Small Business. The organization noted that "these lawmakers voted with small business on key issues 70% or more of the time." Lawmakers from Indiana included the following: Senator Todd Young (IN) Senator Mike Braun ( ...
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Temple & Temple Celebrates 76 Years Of Business By Giving Back To Southern Indiana

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Temple & Temple Celebrates 76 Years Of Business By Giving Back To Southern Indiana

18 Sep 2024

Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving, Inc. is celebrating its 76th year in business by continuing to invest in the communities it serves. Recently honored with the Governor’s Half Century Business Award, the company remains committed to supporting local projects that enhance the quality of life in Southern Indiana. The latest project Temple ...
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Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

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Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

17 Sep 2024

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 ...
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Sports News

Salem Lions Football Loses 63-12 Against Springs Valley Blackhawks

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Salem Lions Football Loses 63-12 Against Springs Valley Blackhawks

23 Sep 2024

The rough patch continues for the Salem Lions as they were unable to break their losing streak following the 63-12 loss against the Springs Valley Blackhawks. Outmatched by the Blackhawks, the score settled at 42-12 by the end of the first half. Despite the loss Friday night, the Lions still had strong showings from Logan Dent and Noah Deaton who ...
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Salem Lions Football Loses 54-12 Against Brownstown

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Salem Lions Football Loses 54-12 Against Brownstown

16 Sep 2024

By: Josh Lewis, Reporter Salem had their homecoming festivities on Friday night, but the action on the field wasn’t nearly as festive. The Brownstown Braves came to town and brought with them  a 54-12 loss that they handed the Lions.  The Braves moved the ball with ease, amassing almost 500 yards of total offense. Brownstown only took a ...
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Salem Lions Football Roster/Starters For September 13

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Salem Lions Football Roster/Starters For September 13

12 Sep 2024

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Government News

Votes Held On City Raises

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Votes Held On City Raises

23 Sep 2024

  By Becky Killian, Staff Writer City employees will receive an eight percent raise in 2025, while emergency responders will each get a $7,000 raise. Those are the most recent numbers approved by a majority vote during the Monday, Sept. 9, meeting of the Salem Common Council. The raises don’t apply to elected positions. Council members who ...
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Congresswoman Houchin Introduces The PERIMTR Act To Strengthen Security For National Leaders

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Congresswoman Houchin Introduces The PERIMTR Act To Strengthen Security For National Leaders

20 Sep 2024

Washington, D.C. – Following the recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been actively working to address critical security concerns. Yesterday, she proudly introduced the Presidential Election Resource Investment for Major Threat Response (PERIMTR) Act.   The PERIMTR A ...
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Indy Used-Car Dealer's Alleged Rollback Of 14 Million Miles Springs AG Todd Rokita Into Action

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Indy Used-Car Dealer's Alleged Rollback Of 14 Million Miles Springs AG Todd Rokita Into Action

17 Sep 2024

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis car dealer alleging the dealer illegally rolled back odometers on vehicles sold to unsuspecting consumers believing they were purchasing lower-mileage vehicles. The lawsuit alleges that KBB Auto Sales LLC — along with owners and employees Brandon Billingsley, Shannon Hayes an ...
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Lifestyle News

This Week In Indiana History, Sept. 22-28

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This Week In Indiana History, Sept. 22-28

23 Sep 2024

    September 22, 1901 Allan “Rocky” Lane was born in Mishawaka. He grew up to be a movie cowboy in over 100 films, but his most famous role was that of the voice of the talking horse “Mr. Ed” on television. September 25, 1863 Crown Hill Cemetery was incorp ...
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This Week In Indiana History September 15-21

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This Week In Indiana History September 15-21

14 Sep 2024

    September 15, 1974 The first public event was held at the new Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Singer Glen Campbell entertained the opening night audience. September 16, 1822 William Conner purchased 80 acres in Marion County to establish an area fo ...
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Indiana Leads The Nation In Lottery Wins! A Jackpot State Of Mind

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Indiana Leads The Nation In Lottery Wins! A Jackpot State Of Mind

13 Sep 2024

    By: https://gamblespot.com       Indiana has had the most Powerball winners, with 1,271 wins since 1992, according to data from the Powerball website Missouri and Pennsylvania have the second and third highest number of winners, respectively Mississippi has won the fewes ...
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Latest Washington County Mugshots

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies. Those listed, in most cases, are just facing charges at this point, and are to be considered innocent of those charges unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are often dropped or lessened. Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies on Mondays and are public records. 

 

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