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Zeb

Zeb

Zeb Australian Shepherd Mix Male, neutered Seems to be a nice boy and he certainly is nice lookin ...
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Prince

Prince

Prince Toy Poodle 7 years old Male,neutered Adoption Pending Prince spent the first seven years ...
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Walter Lab/Terrier Mix 9 months old, neutered male Walter is just chilling out in the house and g ...
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Silver Pitbull 5 months old, male What a gorgeous coat this guy has! Seems to be fine with other ...
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Buddy Pitbull 3 months old Male Buddy is your typical active, happy puppy who LOVES people and i ...
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Sam 1-1/2 years old Male, neutered Sam was just neutered and ready for his new home. Contact Sue ...
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Andy 12 weeks old Plott Hound Mix Male A happy boy that will be good sized when grown. Contact J ...
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Felecia

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Felecia 6 months old Female, spayed Felecia is a sweetie that is waiting for you to adopt her. Co ...
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Bandit 3 years old Male, neutered Border Collie mix Ok with other dogs after brief introduction. ...
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Sassy Malinoix mix 1 year old Female Was so scared at the shelter that she was actually growling ...
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Facebook Phishing Scam Scares Page Owners Into Sharing Their Password

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10

Mar

Facebook Phishing Scam Scares Page Owners Into Sharing Their Password

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10 Mar 2025

  The latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Here’s how you can spot the scam and protect your account from hackers. How this scam works You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Communit ...
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ATC: Daylight Savings Affects Service Hours

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06

Mar

ATC: Daylight Savings Affects Service Hours

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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 ...
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BBB Tip: Don’t Scan QR Codes On Unexpected Packages

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04

Mar

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 ...
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Washington County Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

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03

Mar

Washington County Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

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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 ...
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Update: Avian Influenza Continues to Affect Wild Birds Across Indiana

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03

Mar

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 ...
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Education News

Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Now Open

05

Mar

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 ...
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SHS Alumnus Takes Over As New Winter Guard Coach

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Feb

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 ...
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Jinny Scifres Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

26

Feb

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 ...
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Business News

BBB Warns: Fraud Alert – Imposter Scam Targets Local Business Owner

06

Mar

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 ...
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Early Exits: 1 in 4 Indiana Remote Employees Work 'Unofficial' 4 Day Weeks, Finds Survey

28

Feb

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 ...
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Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Loss of $8 Million

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Feb

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 ...
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Sports News

USAC Returns To Salem Speedway

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Feb

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 ...
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Registration Opens March 1

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Feb

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 ...
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Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings

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Feb

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 ...
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Government News

Comptroller Nieshalla Reports Indiana’s Strong Financial Health and Leadership Among States

10

Mar

Comptroller Nieshalla Reports Indiana’s Strong Financial Health and Leadership Among States

10 Mar 2025

  Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla released the State of Indiana’s Financial Report for fiscal year 2024 highlighting the State’s solid position as evidenced by the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).“Indiana continues to be a leader among states with our low debt, well-funded pensions, healthy cash reserves, a ba ...
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Young, Barrasso Introduce Resolution to Protect Locally Owned Radio Stations

07

Mar

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 ...
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Love Was in the February Air, but Cut Ties With These 44 Not-so-Lovely Recalls

07

Mar

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 ...
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Lifestyle News

FSSA names new director for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction

10

Mar

FSSA names new director for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction

10 Mar 2025

  The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that Sarah Sailors has been named director of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Sailors has worked with families and children in the human services sector for more than 25 years, including more than 19 years with the Indiana Department of Child Services.   ...
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This Week in Indiana History, Mar. 9--Mar. 15

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Mar

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 ...
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"A Taste of Lamb" Event April 4

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Mar

"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 ...
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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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