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ATC: Daylight Savings Affects Service Hours
Featured News
06 Mar 2025
As the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) approaches, the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission ("ATC" or "Commission") would like to remind permit holders of the upcoming time adjustment and its impact on the legal service hours for alcoholic beverages. This spring, DST begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at which time clocks will move forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. local prevailing time. In observance of th ...
BBB Tip: Don’t Scan QR Codes On Unexpected Packages
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04 Mar 2025
A package you didn’t order could be a fun surprise, but be careful – especially if it comes with a QR code. It might be the setup for a scam.
In a “brushing scam,” you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address. This is often a setup by unscrupulous companies who found your address online. After the company ships the product to you, they can post a fake, positive review on your behalf t ...
Washington County Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
Featured News
03 Mar 2025
By Parker Armstrong, Parker Public Affairs, LLC
Adam Ater has been sentenced to 18 years in the Indiana Department of Correction pursuant to a plea agreement in multiple criminal cases. The plea agreement was accepted, and sentencing was ordered on Monday, March 3, by Judge Dustin Houchin in Washington County.
Ater received a 6-year sentence for Attempted Burglary, a Level 4 felony. Due to his extensive criminal history, he wi ...
Update: Avian Influenza Continues to Affect Wild Birds Across Indiana
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03 Mar 2025
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds throughout Indiana and has currently detected the H5NI virus in 30 counties. HPAI is also suspected in an additional 32 counties based on reports involving the deaths of raptors, cranes, and waterfowl.Counties where avian influenza has been detected in wild birds currently are Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Be ...
Mystery Photo Monday March 3
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03 Mar 2025
Take a look at this week's Mystery Photo. Think you know where it is? Let us know and be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a prize!
Submissions will be accepted until Monday, March 10. Only correct submissions will be placed in the drawing.
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Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Now Open
05 Mar 2025
Starting March 1 through September 1, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2025-2026 school year. More than 180,000 Hoosier students in Indiana navigate life with disabilities, and many are potentially eligible for funding to help customize their educat ...
SHS Alumnus Takes Over As New Winter Guard Coach
28 Feb 2025
Written by Isabella Elliott
Salem High School's new winter guard director, Stephanie Bower, has wanted to coach winter guard since she was in high school.
“Directing at Salem just kind of found me,” she said, adding that she has been helping band and guard since her kids joined in 2014. She would push props, make uniforms and sew; w ...
Jinny Scifres Memorial Scholarship Applications Available
26 Feb 2025
The Washington County Community Foundation will be accepting applications for the Jinny Scifres Scholarship. The scholarship is for any individual planning to attend a post-secondary accredited institution in the 2025-2026 school year and plans to pursue studies in the medical field. The number and dollar amount of scholarships will ...
Business News
BBB Warns: Fraud Alert – Imposter Scam Targets Local Business Owner
06 Mar 2025
BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana warns of an imposter scam impacting a local business.
Bob Sokoler, owner of The Real Estate Bulldogs, called BBB to report a scammer who has been posing as Sokoler in both an attempted imposter scam and tax scam. The scammer, using Sokoler’s name and his company’s name, has repor ...
Early Exits: 1 in 4 Indiana Remote Employees Work 'Unofficial' 4 Day Weeks, Finds Survey
28 Feb 2025
By Bisnar Chase
Working from home comes with undeniable perks - no grueling commutes, better work-life balance, and even cost savings. However, for some employees, the flexibility of remote work has also led to strategic early exits. Many wrap up their workday ahead of schedule, log off early on Fridays, or send a few well-timed emails to ...
Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Loss of $8 Million
25 Feb 2025
Salem, Indiana—February 25, 2025. Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC Pink: MSVB), the holding company for Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB (the “Bank”), reported a net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 of $8.0 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, compared to net income $276,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the same ...
Sports News
USAC Returns To Salem Speedway
28 Feb 2025
By Jerry Curry
After a four-year absence, USAC racing returns to the high banks of the Salem Speedway. Their last race was in 2020.
In the early days of its existence, the track was noted for the open wheel events. It was a proving ground for Indianapolis drivers. The “Who’s Who” of USAC drivers included A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Parnell ...
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Registration Opens March 1
28 Feb 2025
Registration for the annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop, which is open to women ages 18 and older, opens March 1.This year’s BOW workshop will be held May 2-4, at Ross Camp in West Lafayette.BOW is designed for women to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Participants will choose four activit ...
Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings
25 Feb 2025
By Dennis Dunn, Writer
The IHSAA just released the boys basketball sectional pairings on Sunday, Feb. 23 and West Washington will play at home in the Class A Sectional 63, while Salem and Eastern will compete in the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Paoli.
With a week left in the regular season, the post season looms large the following week with ...
Government News
Young, Barrasso Introduce Resolution to Protect Locally Owned Radio Stations
07 Mar 2025
By the Office of Senator Todd Young
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Local Radio Freedom Act, which would declare that Congress should not impose new taxes or fees on locally owned radio stations. This bipartisan resolution also underscores the critical importance of locally owned r ...
Love Was in the February Air, but Cut Ties With These 44 Not-so-Lovely Recalls
07 Mar 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in February. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their families.
“Hoosiers th ...
Lake County Sheriff’s Department Now Cooperating with ICE Following Warning From AG Rokita
06 Mar 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita has concluded that the Lake County Sheriff’s Department has reversed course and is now cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, as required by state law. This is due in large part to on-going consultations with federal immigration authorities and the Lake County Sheriff’s Depart ...
Lifestyle News
This Week in Indiana History, Mar. 9--Mar. 15
09 Mar 2025
March 11, 1958 Anissa Jones, American child actress (Family Affair – “BuffY”), born in Lafayette.
March 11, 1911 Crawfordsville won the state’s first high school basketball tournament, defeating Lebanon by the s ...
"A Taste of Lamb" Event April 4
03 Mar 2025
The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting “A Taste of Lamb” on Friday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Hills Church (1645 S. St. Rd. 135, Salem).
“A Taste of Lamb” will feature the very popular lamb cook-off. Attendees will enjoy approximately six lamb dishes, prepared with locally raised lamb, and vote for their favorite. Prizes ...
This Week in Indiana History, Mar. 2--Mar. 8
02 Mar 2025
March 2, 1933 The Indiana Legislature adopted the cardinal as the official state bird.
March 4, 1889 Benjamin Harrison took the oath as president of the United States. As he placed his hand on the Bibl ...
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