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Notice of Annual Meeting of Delaney Creek Watershed Conservancy District

Feb

4-H Junior Leaders Meeting

Feb

Borden High School 2025 Polar Plunge

Feb

Blood Drive, W. C. YMCA

Feb

Valentine’s Day spaghetti dinner at Salem United Methodist Church

Feb

National FFA Week

Feb

2025 Community Polar Plunge

Feb

Grain Bin Safety Week

Feb

4th Annual Outside the Walls Love Lunch

Feb

Salem Schools Closed for Presidents' Day

Reader Poll

If your city were a breed of dog, what breed would it be?

Jack Russell-adorable, robust, small and opinionated
Tibetan Mastiff-rare and special
Golden Retriever-warm, cuddly and gets along with the kids
Labradoodle-a fun hybrid that is perfect for a family with allergies

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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."

- Theodore Roosevelt

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Jackson County Animal Shelter

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Scarlett

Scarlett 2 years old Domestic Shorthair Tabico Female, spayed What a beauty!

Elmo

Elmo Retriever Mix 6 months old Male What a big goofy guy! We are currently open by appointme ...
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Pinkie

Pinkie Pitbull, Boxer, Lab 5 months old Female Sweetest puppy! We are currently open by appoi ...
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Ally

Ally Domestic Shorthair Tabby 1 year old Female I'm a sweet girl who loves my people! We are ...
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Curtis

Curtis 4 years old Male Big handsome mix He loves everyone, including children!

Esme

Esme Domestic Shorthair Calico Fully Vetted Female, spayed A beautiful and calm sweetheart!

Kong

Kong Bully mix 2 years old Male There is no way to capture the awesomeness of this guy in a pict ...
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Marilyn

Marilyn Shepherd mix 1 year old Female What a beauty! Loves her toys so much!! We are current ...
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Topher

Topher Bi Color German Shepherd mix 1 year old male An incredibly handsome guy who came in in re ...
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News

Purdue Extension: Upcoming Dates

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Feb

Purdue Extension: Upcoming Dates

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12 Feb 2025

Holiday World to Hire 2,000+ Positions for 2025 Season

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Feb

Holiday World to Hire 2,000+ Positions for 2025 Season

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11 Feb 2025

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials have begun hiring to fill more than 2,000 positions to meet the needs of the 2025 Season. Applications are now open on the Holiday World website. An in-person Job Fair will be held on March 8 and phone interviews will be held February 22 and March 15. In spite of hiring challenges statewide, Fourth-Generation Owner & Director of Communications Leah Koch ...

Promoting Online Safety: Justin Green Recognizes Safer Internet Day

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Feb

Promoting Online Safety: Justin Green Recognizes Safer Internet Day

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11 Feb 2025

As technology becomes more ingrained in daily life, ensuring a safer digital environment for all is more important than ever. In recognition of Safer Internet Day, February 11, join us to promote responsible and secure online practices, particularly for children and families. This year’s theme, "Together for a Better Internet," highlights the collective responsibility of individuals, businesses, educators, and policymakers to c ...

4-H Junior Leaders News

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Feb

4-H Junior Leaders News

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11 Feb 2025

Cattlemen Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 6

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Feb

Cattlemen Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 6

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11 Feb 2025

The Washington County Cattlemen's Association will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Southern Hills Church, located on State Rd. 135 S. in Salem. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a meal. Reservations are required by Monday, February 24 to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-8834601. Anyone interested in the beef industry is invited to the annual meeting and to join the organization. Annual me ...

Education News

What is it like to Attend High School 5,000 Miles from Home?

Feb

What is it like to Attend High School 5,000 Miles from Home?

10 Feb 2025

By Presley Marcum, SHS Student Writer What would it be like to experience life at another high school? Even one in a different country? Junior Theresa Mueller has been given the opportunity to be a foreign exchange student at Salem High School. She is from Northern Germany; a town called Lubeck. Her favorite thing about Germany is that it ...

Superintendent Mires Empowers Education

Feb

Superintendent Mires Empowers Education

10 Feb 2025

By Flora Wade, SHS Student Writer Superintendent Jill Mires is among the 20% of women holding a superintendent position nationally, but takes on her career in a small local community. She had a busy first semester: going to each of the three schools and their events, attending many conferences, participating in groups and being involved in ...

Prom: A Night in Italy

Feb

Prom: A Night in Italy

10 Feb 2025

By Emma Arthur, SHS Student Writer Each year, the prom committee works to create a memorable night of fun for Salem High School students. This year is no exception, with the prom’s theme being “A Night in Italy.” The event will be held on April 26 at Cornerstone Hall located at 1101 N Jim Day Rd. The prom will start at 7 p.m. and end at 1 ...

Business News

Financial Information From Wash. Co. Community Foundation

Feb

Financial Information From Wash. Co. Community Foundation

10 Feb 2025

Treasury Yields Vary U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as markets reacted to the latest economic data on the services sector and anticipated the latest nonfarm payrolls released on Friday. Yields rose at the end of the week as the latest jobs data showed the unemployment rate fell in January. On Wednesday, the Institute fo ...

Monumental Milestone Series: Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home

Feb

Monumental Milestone Series: Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home

07 Feb 2025

By Nathaniel Smith, Editor The Monumental Milestone Series is a new addition to the Salem Leader that aims to celebrate the rich history of the businesses, churches, and organizations that have been in operation for a vast number of years in Washington County. First in the series is Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home! I sat down with Owner and Di ...

Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

Jan

Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

29 Jan 2025

Improving employee morale can start with various techniques to help staff feel more appreciated. The following are some ways employers can do just that. It's not always easy for business owners to find the right ways to show employees how much they're appreciated. According to the O.C. Tanner Network, an employee recognition platform, 40 p ...

Sports News

Senior Noah Daulton Places 2nd in Regional Wrestling

Feb

Senior Noah Daulton Places 2nd in Regional Wrestling

10 Feb 2025

Senior Noah Daulton was the only qualifier from Salem High School to go to Regional in wrestling. He placed second and is now off to Semi-State next weekend.

Noah is the first wrestler in school history to wrestle for first and second place at Regional! Congratulations to Noah and the team!

Eastern Musketeers Beat Salem Lions 46-42

Feb

Eastern Musketeers Beat Salem Lions 46-42

03 Feb 2025

By Josh Lewis, Writer The Lions and Musketeers faced off for the second time this season, and Eastern was able to get a little bit of revenge. Salem beat the Musketeers in the consolation game of the holiday tournament on a last second shot, and this time it was Eastern’s turn to hit a last second shot to give them the lead and win over Sa ...

Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15

Jan

Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15

31 Jan 2025

The rosters are set for this year’s Lions Unified basketball game at Salem High School! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. “This will be our 9th annual Unified Game. It gets bigger each year, and we have more students and Special Olympic athletes signed up to play this year than ever before,” said Angela Phipps. “The schoo ...

Government News

A Tech Power Playbook for Donald Trump 2.0

Feb

A Tech Power Playbook for Donald Trump 2.0

12 Feb 2025

In coming years, the pace of technological innovation and deployment will only quicken. The new administration will need a systematic and sustained approach. On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered office as our nation’s forty-seventh chief executive. With his electoral mandate for bold change, the opportunities are boundless. Following rec ...

Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Feb

Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains

12 Feb 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce (STRATEGIC) in Minerals Act to strengthen America’s supply chain of critical minerals and rare earth elemen ...

New Year, New Recalls

Feb

New Year, New Recalls

11 Feb 2025

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in January Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or repl ...

Lifestyle News

4-H Cake Decorating Feb 18

Feb

4-H Cake Decorating Feb 18

11 Feb 2025

WCCF: Top Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer

Feb

WCCF: Top Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer

11 Feb 2025

The Washington County Community Foundation offers the following information to help with the filing of personal taxes before April 15: As the tax filing season moves into high gear, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that a qualified tax preparer can help avoid identity theft, and financial harm. While most tax pre ...

YMCA Family Game Night Is Feb. 18

Feb

YMCA Family Game Night Is Feb. 18

10 Feb 2025

YMCA offers upcoming substance-free alternative event Are you ready to get your game on?? Come to the Pekin Community Park Building on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m., for Family Game Night. The family-friendly event will feature an array of board games, pizza for dinner and is free to everyone. ...