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Two-Vehicle Collision On Salem Square
Featured News
08 Jan 2025
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
On the west side of the Salem town square was a minor accident on January 2. Two Ford trucks collided while one was backing out of a parking spot. The truck adorned with Eddie Gilstrap decals was driven by Steve Motsinger, and the gray truck by Mike Hobson.
The Salem Fire department was called to clean up the debris consisting of a trail of plastic and metal parts, and the Salem Police Department was prese ...
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Manhunt Of Austin Schepers Concludes After Confrontation With Police In Louisville
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08 Jan 2025
A two-day manhunt of the shooter of an Orange County deputy sheriff has concluded Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky.Indiana State Police investigators and officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were led to a home in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, attempting to locate Austin Schepers for his involvement in the shooting of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry early Friday morning. During ...
In Memoriam of All Who Passed in 2024
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08 Jan 2025
JANUARY: Kevin Palmer, 57; Kathleen M. Sarver, 98; General G. Potter, 86; Carolyn Anderson Wetzel, 73; Roslee F. (Rosie) Motsinger, 86; Gareth Merlin “Buck” Rodman, 95; James “Jim” Tomes, 91; Ralph Davidson, 81; Fannie J. Girod, 85; Leslie “Earl” Zollman Sr., 58; Ronald Lee Martin, 64; Ruth M. Nolan, 73; Melanie “Gale” Bright, 68; Paul “Bob” Rutherford, 87; Sharon Bradford Naugle, 76; Barbara L. “Barbie” Spicer, 65; Daniel Charles Rober ...
Indiana State Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Crash in New Albany
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08 Jan 2025
By Sgt. Carey Huls, Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District
Floyd County– January 5, 2025: A Charlestown, Indiana man was killed when the car he was operating drove off the roadway and struck a pole early Sunday morning. Around 1:40 Sunday morning, the New Albany Police Department requested assistance from the Indiana State Police with a single-vehicle, serious-injury c ...
Statewide Blue Alert: Austin Schepers
Featured News
03 Jan 2025
A Statewide Blue Alert has been declared.
UPDATE: Austin Schepers was shot and killed on January 4 by law enforcement in Louisville, Kentuckey and is no longer a threat to public safety.
The Indiana State Police has issued a Blue Alert for Austin Schepers, wanted for the involvement of injury to a law enforcement officer. Schepers is described as a 33 year old white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150 pounds, brown hair with ...
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.
Hayden is the Drum Major of the Musketeer Brigade and enjoys band and theater. He is President of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Student Council, and as ...
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!
First place winner Donevan Zinser. ...
BSE Robotics Team Competes At Semi-State
16 Dec 2024
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 ...
Business News
RDA Meeting Cancelled
08 Jan 2025
The Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority meeting scheduled for January 10th had been cancelled.
The next public meeting is scheduled for February 7th at Ivy Tech - Sellersburg. Public Notices will be sent out prior to the meeting.
The RDA will process financial claims as scheduled and ratify those at the Feb ...
Indiana Pavilion Announced For 2025 Sweets And Snacks Expo
08 Jan 2025
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), announced today they are hosting an Indiana Pavilion at the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. Snack and confectionery companies are invited to exhibit in this pavilion alongside fellow Ind ...
Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding
12 Dec 2024
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 ...
Sports News
Holiday Tourney Championship Game
23 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Senators hung tough in the Holiday Tournament championship game, but a furious comeback fell just short against the Borden Braves. Borden used a big third quarter to build up their lead and held off the Senators rally to win the tournament championship 59-54.
Borden took an early 9-0 lead before Tristan Brown got the Sen ...
Holiday Tourney Consolation Game
23 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lions got the better of Eastern in the consolation game of the Holiday Tournament on Saturday night. The Lions overcame a sluggish fourth quarter thanks to a corner three from Braxton Dean with just a few seconds left to give the Lions the 49-46 win and their third win in the last four games.
Eastern took an early lead b ...
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
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce The Laken Riley Act
08 Jan 2025
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and all Senate Republicans in reintroducing the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, is expected to be considered later this week in the Senate.
The legislation would require U.S. Immigra ...
Season of Joy brings Not-So-Joyful Recalls
02 Jan 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in December
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in December. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or re ...
Braun Announces 20 New Appointments
26 Dec 2024
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.
The appointments include:
Steve Russo, Executive Director of the Indiana Public Retirement System
Holly Lambert, Insurance Commissioner
Lindsay Hyer, Executive Dire ...
Lifestyle News
Soil Health Workshop Feb. 4
08 Jan 2025
The Southern Region Soil Health Workshop will take place on February 4 in Salem. This is a half day event, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding with lunch. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Monte Bottens, a fifth generation Illinois crop and livestock farmer who will speak on “Soil Health & Virtual Fencing: Improving ...
Wednesday Word
08 Jan 2025
In This Issue
Indiana library jobs
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Upcoming workshops and important dates
Difference is You conference 2025 call for proposals
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library an ...
Guidelines For Safe Sledding
08 Jan 2025
People can follow these sledding safety tips to reduce the risk of sledding injury.
Winter weather is welcomed by some and loathed by others. Some want to hibernate until the mercury rises and the warm sun returns, while others relish in the crisp air, fluffy snow and the absence of insects.
Wintertime activities are numerous and incl ...
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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