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Southern Indiana Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Stabbing Case
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28 Feb 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025: Indiana State Police (ISP) detectives are investigating an alleged attempted murder case after a female victim was brutally stabbed in the early morning hours Thursday. Around 2:30 Thursday morning, Austin Police and Scott County deputies contacted ISP after locating a man and a woman near the side of York Road, a rural county road just west of Austin, Indiana. Both individuals were taken to Lou ...
IN State Board of Animal Health "ISSUES" Newsletter
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26 Feb 2025
20 February 2025
Message from the State Veterinarian
When I think back to 2011 when a BOAH veterinarian visited my family’s Dearborn County cattle farm to place a quarantine because bovine tuberculosis had been diagnosed nearby, I did not imagine that I would have the honor of being named Indiana State Veterinarian. In fact, before this visit, I did not know that regulatory veterinary medicine was a career option.
That day ch ...
Washington County Farmers’ Market Hosting Annual Meeting
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25 Feb 2025
The Washington County Farmers’ Market Board of Directors is hosting a meeting for past, current, and potential market vendors for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Washington Co. Farm Bureau Office (813 S. Jackson St., Salem) and will cover information such as the 2025 Vendor Contract, market updates, election of directors, and vendor questions. If you have questions about the meet ...
Pork Producers Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 13
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25 Feb 2025
The Washington County Pork Producers will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Salem Lions Club, located at 1791 N. Shelby St. in Salem. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required by Monday, March 10 to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-8834601.
Anyone interested in the swine industry is invited to the annual meeting and to join the organization. Annual membership dues for the ...
Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section
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25 Feb 2025
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the In ...
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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 ...
LifeSpring Offers Scholarships
24 Feb 2025
The LifeSpring Foundation of Indiana is offering scholarships to 8th graders and seniors. This is available for students in the following counties: Clark, Floyd, Jefferson, Scott, Washington, Harrison, Orange, Crawford, Perry, Dubois and Spencer.
Please contact your middle school or high school principals and counselors to obtain an applic ...
Business News
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 ...
Busy Professionals Can Give Back, Too
20 Feb 2025
Volunteering one's time can be a beneficial undertaking. The Mayo Clinic reports research has shown that volunteering can improve physical and mental health and provide a sense of purpose, all the while teaching valuable skills. Unfortunately, many busy individuals lament that they simply do not have the time to volunteer.
Although charita ...
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
Houchin Introduces Think Differently About Education Act
28 Feb 2025
By Parker Armstrong, Press Secretary for Congresswoman Houchin
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Think Differently About Education Act, a bipartisan bill ensuring parents of children with disabilities are fully informed of their rights in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting ...
Senator Byrne Welcomes Local Students to Statehouse
26 Feb 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate Pages in January and February.
Patience Caudill, from Salem, is a homeschooled student
Alonna Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Levi Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Mikah Hoover, from Orleans, ...
Lifestyle News
Indiana Grown Symposium Welcomes Agriculture Focused Businesses For One-Day Training Event
28 Feb 2025
Indiana Grown , the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’slocal marketing initiative, will be hosting a day-long conference focused on educational seminars for Indiana’s food and farming businesses.
The event is March 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds (1900 E. Main St., Danville, ...
Common Vehicle Component Functions
24 Feb 2025
The following are some of the parts and features involved in vehicle operation.
It's been said it takes a village to raise a child. And when it comes to cars and trucks, scores of components are required to ensure a vehicle is operational. Various parts must work in concert to power a car or truck. Drivers may not fully understand the role ...
How To Start Your Own Book Club
24 Feb 2025
Here are some simple ways to start a book club of your own. C.S. Lewis is credited with saying, "We read to know we are not alone." Though reading is often a solitary activity, sharing and discussing books can serve as an even greater reminder that we are not alone. For those who say they do not love to read, they probably just haven't found the ri ...
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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