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Vehicle Overturned On E. State Rd. 60 & Voyles Rd.
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14 Oct 2024
TYPE OF OCCURRENCE: Motor Vehicle Accident
DATE OF OCCURRENCE: Saturday, October 12, 2024
REPORTED TIME: 3:21 PM
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: East State Road 60 and Voyles Road
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sergeant Matt Hein
ASSISTING OFFICERS: Reserve Deputy Ed Stempowski
OTHER DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED: Pierce/Polk Volunteer Fire Department, Washington County Ambulance Service
DETAILS:
At approximately 3:21 pm on Saturday, October 12, a singl ...
Volunteer To Be A Bell Ringer For Salvation Army
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14 Oct 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 ...
Seeking Vendors For Mistletoe Market Place
Featured News
11 Oct 2024
The Pekin Methodist Church is seeking a variety of vendors for their Mistletoe Market Place, which will be help at the church Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All types of vendors are needed, including home business products, homemade crafts, etc.
The market place is being sponsored by the Pekin Methodist ladies' group. All proceeds will be used for missions.
For more information, please contact Myra Hildreth: email dmhildreth94@g ...
Wreck On US-150 At Joseph St.
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10 Oct 2024
TYPE OF OCCURRENCE: Motor Vehicle Collision with injuries
DATE OF OCCURRENCE: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCES: U.S. Highway 150 @ Joseph Street, Hardinsburg.
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Lt. Lucas Gray
ASSISTING OFFICERS: Deputies Maxwell Mitchell, Devin Hopkins, and Joshua Blankenbaker.
DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED: Washington County Sheriff's Department, Washington County Ambulance Service, ...
Education News
Maci Muchler Is This Week's Senator Star Student!
15 Oct 2024
Congratulations to Maci Muchler, who is this week's Senator Star Student at West Washington!
West Washington Senior Ryli Skinner Wins Indiana "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest
15 Oct 2024
Congratulations to West Washington Senior Ryli Skinner!
Her art was selected from submissions across the state for the "I Voted" sticker competition. Her artwork will be printed and distributed at polling locations across the state! In addition, she will be honored at the state house.
Secretary of State Diego Morales said, "I am incredibl ...
Digital Communication Students Compose Video Highlighting WW Early College Initiative
15 Oct 2024
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Compose Your Way To $10K In Indiana For Jingle Submissions
09 Oct 2024
Compose your way to $10k IN Indiana. The Indiana Destination Development Foundation (IDDF) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch invite musicians to capture the fun and excitement of our state in the form of a musical jingle and win $10,000.
"Indiana is a state full of creativity, and we are thrilled to invite musicians to showcase t ...
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ROI Awarded $9.5 Million DoD Contract To Advance Microelectronics Education, Workforce Training
07 Oct 2024
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) has been awarded a three-year contract for $9,577,447 million for its multi-layered microelectronics (ME) workforce initiative. The project, funded through the Department of Defense (DoD)’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, supports the National Defense Industrial Strategy’s prio ...
NFIB Awards Senator Young Guardian Of Small Business Award
04 Oct 2024
WASHINGTON – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently awarded U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) its most prestigious legislative recognition, the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award.
“I am honored to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB for my efforts to promote and support Hoosier small businesses. As the ...
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West Washington Volleyball Senior Emma Schmidt Reaches 1,000 Assists Milestone
14 Oct 2024
Congratulations to West Washington volleyball player senior Emma Schmidt for reaching her 1,000 assists milestone! Her excellent work on and off the court has paid off and is leaving a legacy for fellow and future students to follow. Congratulations for this great achievement!
West Washington volleyball goes head to head against Henryville at 7 p. ...
Salem Will Begin Football Sectionals At Home, While WW And EHS Travel
14 Oct 2024
By Dennis Dunn, Writer
The IHSAA conducted its annual football sectional pairings show on Sunday, Oct. 13 and all three Washington County schools found out their fate. Salem will begin the Class 2A Sectional 40 journey at home, while Eastern will travel in the same sectional. West Washington will open the Class A Sectional 47 on the road. All game ...
High School Girls Volleyball Scores
14 Oct 2024
By Boone DeFord
Salem Lady Lions vs. Corydon Lady Panthers Thursday, Sept. 26
Junior Varsity: Salem—0, Corydon—2
Game 1Salem—20Corydon—25
Game 2Salem—22Corydon—25
Varsity: Salem—0, Corydon—3
Game 1Salem—23Corydon—25
Game 2Salem—5Corydon—25
Game 3Salem—22Corydon—25
Salem Lady Lions vs. Pekin Lady Musketeers
Junior Varsity: Salem 1, ...
Government News
Houchin's Newsletter: The Contender
14 Oct 2024
Friend,I hope your week is off to a good start. I wanted to give you a quick update on recent legislation, media interviews, and share the latest podcast episode. As always, I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent you and look forward to connecting with you soon.
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Houchin And Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Financial Abuse
14 Oct 2024
Recently, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced the Task Force to End Financial Abuse Act, a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of coerced debt and financial exploitation. The proposed task force aims to develop a comprehensive approach to combat financial abuse, protect victims, and ...
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Rokita Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott Over Data Breach Which Targeted Guests’ Reservation Info
09 Oct 2024
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International Inc., the result of a multi-year investigation into a massive data breach which targeted one of its guest reservation databases.
Under th ...
Lifestyle News
How Voters Can Prepare For Election Day
14 Oct 2024
Voters can consider these tips to prepare for Election Day so they can exercise their right to vote as efficiently as possible.
The right to vote is one of the foundations of democracy. Exercising that right is vital to creating a nation where everyone feels as though their voice has been heard.
Given the significance of voting and a ...
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
14 Oct 2024
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
Over the last decade the COLA increase ...
Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss
11 Oct 2024
The unimaginable loss of a pregnancy or infant can leave a lasting impact on the lives of those involved. And while this grief can seem impossible to overcome, it is possible to manage. “I encourage parents to reach out for support and try to avoid isolating themselves and going through it alone,” says Amelia Doggett-McCulloch, Program Mana ...
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 considered innocent of those charges unless
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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