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Holiday Light Shows At DNR Destinations
Featured News
03 Dec 2024
On-site holiday light shows will shine at five DNR destinations this month. Brief details for each are below and more can be learned about them, as well as other activities at DNR properties, at calendar.dnr.IN.gov.
Ouabache State Park in Bluffton hosts its 11th annual Wonderland of Lights nightly, Dec. 6–31, from 6 to 9 p.m., in its campground and throughout the park. The presentation features more than 40 light displays and a ...
Holiday World Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Free Drinks With Art Contest
Featured News
03 Dec 2024
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, located at 452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary of free unlimited soft drinks throughout the 2025 season. The park is launching an art contest for youth ages 5 to 12 to commemorate this milestone. Five winners will be selected by the Holiday World team, who will each receive two Season Passes for the 2025 season and inspire the artwork for Holiday World’s ...
Spring Mill Inn Reopens Friday
Featured News
02 Dec 2024
After undergoing extensive renovation, Spring Mill Inn will begin accepting lodging reservations on Dec. 6. The Millstone Dining Room will also open on that date.
The inn and restaurant are located at Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Rd. 60 E., Mitchell,.Outfitted with significant mechanical modernizations, accessibility upgrades, and cosmetic room and conference facility improvements, the inn stays true to its original rusti ...
New DNR System For Licenses, Harvests Launches Dec. 11
Featured News
02 Dec 2024
A new system that will enhance online customers’ ease of doing business with the Division of Fish & Wildlife will launch Dec. 11.
Called the Activity Hub, it replaces the current licensing system and includes core functionalities such as fish and wildlife license sales, game check-in, HIP (Harvest Information Program) registration, donations, and gift certificates. Improved functions and new features of the hub include opti ...
WC Sheriff's Department To Host 4th Annual Food Drive
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27 Nov 2024
Sheriff Brent Miller and the Washington County Deputies have organized a nonperishable food drive on December 8. This annual event is called, “Cram the Cruiser to Prevent Hunger this Christmas.” It will be held at two locations in Salem. The first of which being at the Jay C Food Store at 601 S Main St, and the second at the Salem Walmart at 1309 E Hackberry St.
The food drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all food collec ...
Education News
SHS Offers A Variety Of Career Pathways For Students
02 Dec 2024
By Monika Spaulding, Writer
Helping students find the right career path is just one of the many jobs Salem High School counselor Jennifer Martin is tasked with.
“All students are required to graduate with a pathway,” she said. “Lots of people think of the CTE pathways, but that is only one option for a student to earn a pathway.” Martin said ther ...
Fun Opportunity For BSE Students
02 Dec 2024
By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer
Books & Braids Salon is coming to Bradie Shrum Elementary. Kala Ponder, one of the elementary school counselors, is the sponsor. This club was created as an outreach group program for all BSE students in two ways.
“The first reason was to guide fifth-grade girls into leadership roles that are impac ...
Salem Schools Provides Tips On Staying Informed This Winter Season
22 Nov 2024
As winter weather approaches, it is important for everyone to be prepared for potential inclement conditions that may impact school schedules. Here are a few important reminders to help keep everyone safe and informed.
Weather Closures & Delays: In the event of severe weather, Salem Community Schools will notify families as soon as pos ...
Business News
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to "Sweet 16"
19 Nov 2024
The Indiana Chamber’s annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest is down from a record 90 competitors to the Sweet 16 as the fourth round is now underway through November 21.
The Indiana Chamber is joined this year by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on the program. The IDDC’s “IN Indi ...
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Indiana Chamber Releases Final Phase of Tax Study, Highlighting Property Tax Reforms for Legislature
18 Nov 2024
Just ahead of Organization Day at the Indiana General Assembly, theIndiana Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the advocacy element of its tax research that’s designed to inform state lawmakers’ decision-making on potential changes to Indiana’s tax structure.
Conducted by Ernst & Young LLP for the Indiana Chamber Foundation, phase ...
River Ridge Businesses Partner to Help Neighbors in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
15 Nov 2024
Niagara Cares and Mister “P” Express send a truckload of bottled water to Rutherford County, North Carolina, home to Meta Data Center.
Jeffersonville, IN (November 14, 2024) – In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, three local businesses have organized a donation of more than 40,000 bottles of drinking water.& ...
Sports News
WW Girls Basketball Beats Lady Lions 65-17
02 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lady Senators defense made short work of Salem on Tuesday night. They forced 38 turnovers and held Salem in check from start to finish, but especially in the second quarter as they caged the Lady Lions 65-17.
Meredith Deaton converted an early and one opportunity to put West Washington ahead 7-0 early. Turnovers quickly ...
WW Boys Basketball Beats Salem Lions 64-58
02 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
For the third year in a row, West Washington opened up their season with a win over the Lions. Salem struggled to get shots against the West Washington zone defense, while the Senators were able to keep Salem at arms reach late from the free throw line, shooting 24 to the Lions 2 to win 64-58.
Salem started off hot from the ...
Eastern Lady Musketeers Basketball Beat Salem Lady Lions 69-20
25 Nov 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Eastern Lady Musketeers topped the Lady Lions of Salem. Eastern’s defense forced turnovers in waves to keep Salem from gaining any kind of momentum on offense. Eastern forced 35 turnovers to help them put Salem away 69-20.
Eastern Head Coach Taylor Drury said she thought her t ...
Government News
Rokita Wins Victory For Hoosier Consumers In MV Realty Litigation
02 Dec 2024
Positive changes made to Indiana’s law as a result of investigation
Attorney General Todd Rokita has prevailed in a lawsuit against a Florida-based real estate company that negotiated contracts with Hoosiers that allegedly violated Indiana law.
After soliciting customers via thousands of robocalls, MV Realty unfairly locked Hoosiers ...
Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act Passes House and Senate Support
26 Nov 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act, has passed the House of Representatives with a near-unanimous bipartisan vote of 381 to 1. This legislation provides much-needed clarity for students, families, and universities by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is released and fully operational by October ...
Governor-Elect Braun Announces Cabinet Reorganization
25 Nov 2024
Governor-elect Mike Braun announced his plans for a major restructuring of Indiana's executive branch, implementing a new cabinet model to drive efficiency, accountability, and communication in state government.
The cabinet will consist of the Governor, the Chief of Staff, the Lieutenant Governor, the superintendent of state police, the ad ...
Lifestyle News
Seasonal Depression
02 Dec 2024
By: Madelyn Moore
As the trees are left bare and the cold stings no matter the layers of clothes one wears, a feeling of melancholy may begin to set in. This frustrating feeling that cannot be controlled, and seems unexplainable to most people, may have more solvability than realized.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 20% of people ...
This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 1-7
02 Dec 2024
December 3, 1968 Brendan Fraser, American actor (Encino Man; The Mummy films; Gods and Monsters), born in Indianapolis.
December 5, 1895 Elbert Frank Cox, African-American mathematician (first African-American to receive PhD in Mathematics) born in Evansville.
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Changing Medicare Advantage Plans
25 Nov 2024
Question: I signed-up for a 2025 Medicare Advantage plan during the October 15 - December 7, 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. What can I do next year if I don’t like the Advantage plan I enrolled in?
Answer: You will be allowed to change Advantage plans or return to original Medicare during next year’s Advantage Plan Open ...
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Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies and are public records.
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