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Washington County Animal Shelter

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Rose

Rose

Rose 8 months old Domestic Shorthair Mix Female Rose needs some quiet time to adjust to a new en ...
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Luna

Luna

Luna 7 years old Female Luna is a small Pyrenees mix. Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph ...
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Bob 2 years old Male Bob is a 2 year old Great Pyrenees mix. He is a gentle dog and is cat friend ...
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Catherine 2 years old Female Catherine is a diva. She's talker-aka Chatty-Cathy! Salem Animal ...
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Nyx

Nyx

Nyx 1 year old Female Nyx is a petite girl that weighs about 40 pounds. Loves playing with other ...
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Cadence

Cadence

Cadence 1 year old Female Cadence is a nice young adult kitty. She's glad to not be adding to the ...
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BlueBelle

BlueBelle

BlueBelle 6 months old Female BlueBelle is very friendly around new people and playful with other ...
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Debo

Debo

Debo Pit Bull mix 1 year old, male Poor boy is afraid of his own shadow. Will need someone to h ...
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Cherry

Cherry

Cherry Tabby cat Female Sweet and affectionate. Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph St., S ...
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Lemonade

Lemonade

Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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News

Darn Tootin' the Rodeo Returns

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21

Jan

Darn Tootin' the Rodeo Returns

Featured News

21 Jan 2025

  By Lana Hamilton It has been over a year since the Lonestar rodeo came to town, and thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the blessing of the Washington County Fair Board, it is back! This year’s event will be a two day event on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, at the grandstand during the Washington County Fair. Each night the rodeo action will start at 7 p.m. Watch for ticket information coming soon. The very popul ...
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IDEM Accepting Applications and Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

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18

Jan

IDEM Accepting Applications and Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence

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18 Jan 2025

  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 32nd year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental benefits.Presented annually since 1994, the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has become one of Indiana’s most prest ...
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Second Suspect Charged in Orange Co. Deputy Sheriff Shooting

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17

Jan

Second Suspect Charged in Orange Co. Deputy Sheriff Shooting

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17 Jan 2025

  By Master Trooper Hensley, Indiana State Police A second person has been charged after investigators believe he participated in assisting the suspect wanted in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy Sheriff on January 3rd, 2025. On January 3rd, just before 1 a.m., Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway at US Highway 150 and State Road 56. During the interaction with the dr ...
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Indiana National Guard to Provide Support for 60th Presidential Inauguration

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17

Jan

Indiana National Guard to Provide Support for 60th Presidential Inauguration

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17 Jan 2025

  Indiana National Guard soldiers will travel to Washington D.C. today, January 17, to provide support for the 60th U.S presidential inauguration scheduled for Monday. Indiana Guardsmen will join approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories. Soldiers will provide crowd management, manage traffic control points, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. "Nati ...
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Knapp Miller Brown Offers Tips On Freezing Pipes

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16

Jan

Knapp Miller Brown Offers Tips On Freezing Pipes

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16 Jan 2025

With an arctic blast coming to impact our area, it is important to be prepared. Sudden and severe drops in temperature can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes and costly water damage. Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services offer these tips you can follow to help prevent burst pipes at your home or business: Keep your heat set to at least 60°F in areas where pipes with water are present, particularly ...
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Education News

Salem Community Schools Employees Give Back

21

Jan

Salem Community Schools Employees Give Back

21 Jan 2025

By Judy Johnson Not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something and those somethings add up. In this case, the somethings are a couple of dollars out of each paycheck for Salem Community Schools employees that choose to give to the Salem Community Schools Giving Tree Fund. Crystal Mikels and Emily Johnson’s STEAM classes for Kinderg ...
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SHS 2025 Homecoming Court

21

Jan

SHS 2025 Homecoming Court

21 Jan 2025

Salem High School will crown its King and Queen this Friday when the Lions host the Corydon Panthers. The crowning will be held between the JV and Varsity games at approximately 7 p.m. This year's court: freshmen Olivia Davidson, Sophia Tarr; sophomores Lauren Davidson, Sydney Wilson; seniors Raelee Cockerill, Danika Dowling; juniors Alexis Walter ...
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Apply Now For Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program

16

Jan

Apply Now For Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program

16 Jan 2025

  Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. The program will award 34 total $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and adult students this year.  Each Centra branch location will award one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the local community. The remaini ...
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Business News

Lee Buckholz to Retire as Producing Artistic Director of Derby Dinner Playhouse

09

Jan

Lee Buckholz to Retire as Producing Artistic Director of Derby Dinner Playhouse

09 Jan 2025

  Derby Dinner Playhouse announces that longtime company member and Producing Artistic Director, Lee Buckholz,will retire effective March 1, 2025, following an accomplished 35-yearcareer at the Playhouse. Veteran Derby Dinner actor and current Director ofChildren’s Theatre and Audience Development, Tina Jo Wallace, will step intothe role of D ...
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RDA Meeting Cancelled

08

Jan

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 ...
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Indiana Pavilion Announced For 2025 Sweets And Snacks Expo

08

Jan

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 ...
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Sports News

AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19

14

Jan

AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19

14 Jan 2025

  With Indianapolis set to once again be on display for a global audience July 18 and July 19 when it hosts the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the list of key leaders responsible for making it happen, and the much-anticipated event logos were formally unveiled today. “Fans are in for a jampacked, star-studded weekend t ...
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Holiday Tourney Championship Game

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Dec

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 ...
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Holiday Tourney Consolation Game

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Dec

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 ...
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Government News

Pharmaceutical Companies Spike EpiPen Prices 600% While Allegedly Deceiving Hoosier Consumers

22

Jan

Pharmaceutical Companies Spike EpiPen Prices 600% While Allegedly Deceiving Hoosier Consumers

22 Jan 2025

  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sues pharmaceutical companies over anticompetitive acts related to EpiPen  Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mylan and Pfizer have conspired to increase EpiPen’s price by more than 600% in order to continue to profit from EpiPen prescriptions and prevent other similar p ...
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Young Votes for Laken Riley Act

21

Jan

Young Votes for Laken Riley Act

21 Jan 2025

  Yesterday, January 20, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted for the Laken Riley Act. The bill passed the Senate 64-35. The legislation would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit an offense of theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, or assaul ...
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Secretary Morales Attends Presidential Inauguration

21

Jan

Secretary Morales Attends Presidential Inauguration

21 Jan 2025

  Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales was in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, a historic event that marks the transition of power and the continued strength of our nation. As an elected official, Secretary Morales attended inauguration events for Donald J. Trump and JD Vance throughout the weekend as they were sw ...
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Lifestyle News

Annual DNR Historic & Archaeological Photo Contest

21

Jan

Annual DNR Historic & Archaeological Photo Contest

21 Jan 2025

  The annual DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology photo contest has started, with a deadline of Friday, April 4, for entering. Open to photographers of any age and skill level, the contest has been held since 2005 to promote Indiana’s historic resources. All structures in photo entries must be at least 50 years old and in ...
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IDDF Announces Winner Of 'Compose Your Way To $10K Competition

19

Jan

IDDF Announces Winner Of 'Compose Your Way To $10K Competition

19 Jan 2025

  The Indiana Destination Development Foundation (IDDF) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch are proud to announce the winner of the IDDF's Compose Your Way to $10K competition, designed to celebrate Indiana through culture, creativity and music. Zachariah Kirkham ofLa Porte, Ind., has been awarded the grand prize of $10,000 f ...
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Alan Morrison is New DNR Director

17

Jan

Alan Morrison is New DNR Director

17 Jan 2025

  Alan Morrison began leading the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as its director this week, following his appointment by Gov. Mike Braun to lead the agency. “Growing up, some of my fondest memories include exploring Indiana’s DNR properties. Whether it’s hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, or other outdoor pursuits, I’m no ...
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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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