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55th Annual Fort Vallonia Days Oct. 18-20

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Hoosier Uplands Funds Grant For Police Radios

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Trick-Or-Treat Hours For Salem

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Oct

Trick-Or-Treat Hours For Salem

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17 Oct 2024

The City of Salem announced that hours for trick-or-treat will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

Where To Find Voting Information

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Where To Find Voting Information

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16 Oct 2024

Many people have questions concerning the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 a.m.--6 p.m. The best source for local information is the Washington County Elections and Voter Services Office. The office is located at the Washington County Justice Center, 801 South Jackson Street, Salem. It is at the end of the main hallway, past the clerk's office. The staff at the Elections and Voter Services Office is busy a ...

Hoosier Uplands Funds Grant For Police Radios

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Oct

Hoosier Uplands Funds Grant For Police Radios

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16 Oct 2024

Eric Zink, Chief Financial Officer from Hoosier Uplands, presented a check for $11,500 to purchase new radios for the Salem Police Department.

This will enable the police department to be better equipped to respond to emergencies and better serve the residents of Salem .

Receiving the check of Oct. 14 was Sergeant James Moore. The police department had applied for the grant.

Sunday Collision Results In Death

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Oct

Sunday Collision Results In Death

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16 Oct 2024

On Sunday, October 13, at around 4:03 p.m., officers from the Salem Police Department, along with the Salem Fire Department and Washington County Ambulance Service, responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of S. Orchard Rd. and Woodland Dr. The collision involved a Nissan SUV and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Investigators found that the motorcycle was heading south on S. Orchard Rd. when the Nissan attempted to ...

Holiday World Savings

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Oct

Holiday World Savings

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15 Oct 2024

Education News

Braeden Meredith Named West Washington Star Student

Oct

Braeden Meredith Named West Washington Star Student

17 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Braeden Meredith who was chosen as West Washington's most recent Star Student!

WW PreK Students Visited By Local Firefighters

Oct

WW PreK Students Visited By Local Firefighters

16 Oct 2024

PreK students at West Washington were recently treated by a wonderful visit from the Blue River and Livonia Volunteer Fire Departments. The students had a great opportunity to meet firefighters and learn about fire rescue equipment as well as lessons in fire safety. Thanks to the local volunteer fire departments, students at West Washingto ...

Maggie Gibson Earns Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jacket Success Grant

Oct

Maggie Gibson Earns Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jacket Success Grant

16 Oct 2024

BEREA, OH (10/16/2024)-- Maggie Gibson of Salem (47167) was among over 660 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace (BW) University campus this fall who earned more than $12.6 million in merit scholarships. Gibson, a graduate of Salem High School majoring in sport management, earned a $12,000 BW Yellow Jacket Success Grant based ...

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Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown

Oct

Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown

17 Oct 2024

Indiana Grown announced today $25,000 in grant funding for Indiana Grown members who are interested in exhibiting at tradeshows. Grants will be awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand.Tradeshows offer vital exposure to unique customers and business-to-business clients, but bar ...

Compose Your Way To $10K In Indiana For Jingle Submissions

Oct

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 ...

ROI Awarded $9.5 Million DoD Contract To Advance Microelectronics Education, Workforce Training

Oct

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 ...

Sports News

West Washington Volleyball Senior Emma Schmidt Reaches 1,000 Assists Milestone

Oct

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

Oct

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

Oct

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

Rokita Remains Vigilant Against ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Oct

Rokita Remains Vigilant Against ‘Sanctuary Cities’

17 Oct 2024

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita cautioned local officials in Lake and St. Joseph counties that he will pursue legal action against them after November 8 if they refuse to follow state laws that prohibit local entities from restricting immigration enforcement activities and communications with federal immigration authorities. “Il ...

Houchin's Newsletter: The Contender

Oct

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. ...

Houchin And Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Financial Abuse

Oct

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 ...

Lifestyle News

Autumn Safe Driving Tips

Oct

Autumn Safe Driving Tips

17 Oct 2024

By Sgt. Carey Huls, Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District Halloween, pumpkin spice, football...Fall is upon us. But costume parties and football rivalries are not the only things for which we need to prepare. Falling leaves and colder temperatures are making their appearance as well. With these changes come ...

Moose Lodge Hosting Trunk-Or-Treat Oct. 31

Oct

Moose Lodge Hosting Trunk-Or-Treat Oct. 31

17 Oct 2024

The Salem Moose Lodge is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

The lodge is located at 1004 Webb Street, Salem.

The public is invited.

Wash. Co. Special Olympics Spooktacular Is Oct. 27

Oct

Wash. Co. Special Olympics Spooktacular Is Oct. 27

17 Oct 2024

Washington County Special Olympics is hosting it's Third Annual Spooktacular" on Monday, Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m. at Lyles Park, 5581 East Old State Road 56, Salem. The public is invited for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, food and festive vibes! A costume party will be featured--dressing up is encouraged, but not required. A pri ...