STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2024) –The following is a statement from Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch on the groundbreaking of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing.
“As co-author of the Major Moves legislation as a state representative, it’s great to see continued progress toward the completion of I-69 with the groundbreaking of the Ohio River Crossing. Living in Evansville, I know the addition of this bridge will expand interstate connectivity in our state and increase accessible travel throughout southern Indiana.”
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Statewide Silver Alert: Shonda Howard
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A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.
The Muncie Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Shonda Howard, a 74 year old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 108 pounds, white hair with hazel eyes, last seen wearing a grey shirt and black pants.
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Fatal Crash On SR-56
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23 Dec 2024
On Friday, December 20, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Deputies and other emergency services personnel responded to the area of State Road 56 East and the bypass for a two-vehicle collision with injuries.
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Huge Success For Junior Leaders Latest Fundraiser
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23 Dec 2024
Members of the Washington County 4-H Junior Leaders worked feverishly on Thursday evening, Dec. 19, to prepare 430 cheeseballs for their annual Christmas-time fundraiser.Because of a scheduling conflict this year, the group could not begin working on the project until later in the afternoon, rather than their traditional start time of 11 a.m. With a lot of hard work, and help from several former members and adult volunteers, the ...
Derby Dinner Musical Theatre Workshop Is Feb. 1
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23 Dec 2024
The Derby Dinner Performing Arts Academy will be hosting a "Winter Musical Theatre Workshop" for students ages 5--17 on Saturday, February 1. The workshop will be conducted in the theatre areana at Derby Dinner, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville.
Taught by Derby Dinner Playhouse professionals, the three-hour workshop will focus on various musical theatre skills and explore material from the upcoming summer family musical. Students ...
Tis The Season--For Giving!
Featured News
23 Dec 2024
CAST (Creating Avenues For Student Transformation), a southern Indiana Dyslexia resource center, is seeking donations to help fund the organization's efforts in 2025. CAST relies solely on donations to fund their tutoring and mentoring services.
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Education News
Hayden Pendleton Named Lilly Scholarship Recipient
23 Dec 2024
Eastern High School's very own Hayden Pendleton has been selected as the Washington County Lilly Scholarship recipient. Hayden is the son of Lisa and Mike Pendleton of Salem.
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Salem FFA Competes In Forestry Judging Competition
16 Dec 2024
Salem FFA had four individuals compete at the Indiana State 4-H Forestry Judging competition. Their team came in 5th overall in the state, and Donevan Zinser was the 1st place individual in the state!
Congratulations to each of them!
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BSE Robotics Team Competes At Semi-State
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The BSE Circuit Breakers robotics team competed at semi-state over the weekend. They went up against 46 other teams of 4th-8th graders and were the winners of the Motivation Award, an award that recognizes a team that exemplifies the First LEGO League culture through enthusiasm, team spirit, and team building. The award is given to a team that demo ...
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Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding
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Recently announced, JB's Barnyard and Risin' Creek Creamerywere awarded funding from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) for value added facilities to their farms. JB's Barnyard, located near Evansville, was awarded $100,000 for ice cream machinery. JB's Barnyard produces 16% butterfat ice cream that ...
Alcohol Liability Insurance Submission Deadlines
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Effective July 1, 2024, Indiana law requires retailers and craft manufacturers (small brewers, farm wineries, and artisan distillers) located in Indiana with an active alcohol permit for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages to hold liquor liability (i.e., “dram shop”) insurance with a total minimum coverage of at least $500,000. T ...
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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.
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Holiday Tourney Championship Game
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By Josh Lewis, Writer
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Holiday Tourney Consolation Game
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By Josh Lewis, Writer
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Holiday Tourney Opening Round Games
23 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
West Washington beat Salem for the second time this season in the opening round of the Holiday Tournament 39-32. West Washington jumped ahead 8-0 after Silas Batt knocked down two free throws. Salem finally got on the board with a basket from Kaiden Romero-Hembree before another basket from Holden Russell made it a 10-2 Senat ...
Government News
Braun Announces 20 New Appointments
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On December 23, Governor-elect Mike Braun announced 20 new appointments to lead various state agencies and departments as his administration prepares to take office in January 2025.
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Young Speaks On President Biden’s Veto Of Bipartisan JUDGES Act
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
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State Park Properties To Offer First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
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By Indiana Department Of Natural Resources
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This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 22-28
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December 22, 1935 A 22-foot statue of St. Nicholas was completed at Santa Claus, Indiana. The 40-ton statue still stands as a symbol of the festive town.
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