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Local Senior Care Employees Honored With Prestigious Award
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19 Nov 2024
Two Salem senior care professionals are among the 99 employees from across the state of Indiana who were honored with the American Senior Communities (ASC) Quest for Excellence award for outstanding achievement. This year’s awards banquet and ceremony, now in its 24th year, took place on November 14th, 2024, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.
With nearly 11,000 ASC employees statewide, a Quest for Excellence award is ...
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Two Unauthorized Immigrants Arrested in Clark County for Operating Businesses Without Paying Taxes
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19 Nov 2024
By Philip T. Hensley, Public Information Office, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District
A two-year investigation concluded Monday with the arrest of a male and female for their involvement in corrupt business practices and failing to pay taxes while operating businesses in Clarksville.In February, 2023, Master Trooper Detective Tim Denby began an investigation based on a complaint filed against an individual residing in Clar ...
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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Education News
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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Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to "Sweet 16"
19 Nov 2024
The Indiana Chamber’s annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest is down from a record 90 competitors to the Sweet 16 as the fourth round is now underway through November 21.
The Indiana Chamber is joined this year by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on the program. The IDDC’s “IN Indi ...
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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.& ...
Sports News
Thanksgiving Day Walk/Run Scheduled
19 Nov 2024
By Becky Killian, Staff Writer
The Salem Lions Club will continue the tradition of the Rockin' Ricky's Thanksgiving Day Walk/Run in support of the Washington County Food Bank on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
The walk/run will start at 8 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds and will end at the same place.
The walk/run was starte ...
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 ...
Government News
Congresswoman Houchin Elected House Republican Conference Secretary
20 Nov 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as the House Republican Conference Secretary for the 119th Congress, making her the second highest ranking woman among House Republicans. Her election represents a historic achievement for Indiana’s congressional delegation, amplifying their values and priorities ...
Rokita Tells Tyson Foods To Answer Tough Questions On Employment Of Illegal Aliens
20 Nov 2024
Amid reported concerns about a largescale influx of illegal aliens and “legal migrants” into local communities, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his office has sent a civil investigative demand (CID) to the Tyson Foods in Logansport seeking information related to human labor trafficking.
The CID states Attorn ...
Braun Bill Recognizing Medal of Honor Recipients Sent To President’s Desk
19 Nov 2024
Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Jon Tester, and Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan Mark Our Place Act, which is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
The bill amends current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a headstone, marker, or medallion for Medal of Honor ...
Lifestyle News
IU Southeast Theatre Department Presents The Spitfire Grill
19 Nov 2024
Join the IU Southeast Theatre Department for The Spitfire Grill, a musical of hope, community, and rebirth, playing at the Robinson Theater in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center November 22-24.
The Spitfire Grill tells the story of Percy, a troubled young woman seeking a fresh start in a small Wisconsin town. Based on the film by Lee D ...
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 ...
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