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Get Schooled On Vocational Training
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27 Jan 2025
Vocational programs prepare individuals for careers in electrical work, hairstyling and cosmetology, certified nursing aids, automotive work, and HVAC services, among others. High school graduates or individuals looking to explore continuing education at any age have various options. Among the most popular options is enrolling in a college or university. Studying a trade in a vocational school is another popular option.
What ar ...
Tips To Educate Young Adults To Be Smart About Credit
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25 Jan 2025
Here are some ways to help young adults learn about credit.
Credit is a necessary component of doing business in the modern world. The credit reporting agency Experian defines credit as the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that a person will pay later. Various creditors grant credit based on their confidence that a borrower will repay what is owed.
Many adults learn about credit throug ...
Salem Man Fakes Death to Avoid Child Support Payments
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24 Jan 2025
An Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation led to the arrest of a Salem man Thursday on false informing and other charges.
In April of 2024, ISP Detective Travis Baker met with the Washington County Child Support Administrator, who said she received emails stating Jeffrey Lynn Bell Jr. had passed away. The emails related that due to Mr. Bell's death, a large amount of child support owed by Bell would go unpaid. Detective Baker ...
Elizabeth Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
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24 Jan 2025
A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a Floyd County man for possession of child pornography.
The investigation began in July 2024 by the Indianapolis Metro Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cybercrimes unit when they received a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that images possibly depicting chi ...
ISP Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Results
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23 Jan 2025
The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which took place from January 13 - 17. This initiative seeks to empower commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officials, and the general public with crucial knowledge about human trafficking, including how to recognize its si ...
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Application Deadline for Indiana's Teaching Scholarship Jan. 31
24 Jan 2025
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reminds all aspiring educators the deadline for the 2025-2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is on January 31. Applications for this scholarship and additional financial aid opportunities can be found at ScholarTrack.IN.gov. Future teachers are encouraged to fill out their applicati ...
Local Students Named to SMWC Dean's List
23 Jan 2025
More than 490 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2024 semester at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) by being named to the Dean's List!
Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement:
Madyline Ables of Salem has achieved Dean's List Honors
Molly Coom ...
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 ...
Business News
How Communities Benefit When Consumers Shop Local
23 Jan 2025
Locally owned businesses may be the smartest option for a number of reasons - not the least of which is the way such enterprises benefit the communities they call home.
Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating ho ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sports News
IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings
27 Jan 2025
By Dennis Dunn, Writer
The IHSAA held their annual girls basketball sectional pairings show on Sunday, January 26, and all teams discovered their fate with the post season set to begin on February 4. All three county schools will play their sectionals on the road as Salem and Eastern will compete in the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Crawford Co ...
Salem Lions Beat Corydon 54-50
27 Jan 2025
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lions got a big win on homecoming night. Salem came in seeking their second win in a row and found it in a tight game against Corydon. Both teams went back and forth, but the Lions prevailed by holding off the Panthers rally for the 54-50 win.
Evan Lloyd opened the game with a corner three to give the Lions a quick lead, ...
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 ...
Government News
Governor Braun Signs Immigration Executive Order
28 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal government. “Over the last four years, the increase in ille ...
Byrne Authors Bill Supporting Public Safety in Large Gatherings
24 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced Senate Bill 286 to promote public safety. The bill, authored by Byrne, would ban the use of face masks at a public assembly without a valid reason. It also increases the penalty for crimes committed while wearing a mask in a public assembly.
The use of face masks or ot ...
Governor Braun Signs Nine Executive Orders to Improve Healthcare
23 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun has signed nine executive orders that will improve healthcare for Hoosiers. These Executive Orders deliver on Gov. Braun's promise to make Indiana healthier by driving down healthcare costs, increasing access, and increasing transparency.
25-20 - Faithful Execution of Pro-Life Laws: Directs the Indiana Department of H ...
Lifestyle News
Spring Mill to Host "Lincoln" Civil War Battle Reenactment
28 Jan 2025
Spring Mill State Park will offer an event that explores the hardships winter presented for soldiers of the Civil War on Feb. 22-23. The Pioneer Village will be open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day with “Abraham Lincoln” (a reenactor provided by Lawrence County Tourism) giving a speech at 12:45 p.m. in the Gristmill each day. A winter tacti ...
YMCA Offers New Classes
24 Jan 2025
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14 Facts About Law Enforcement
23 Jan 2025
The law enforcement field is vast and interesting, and the following are 14 facts about those who protect and serve.
Law enforcement professionals are in the business of keeping people safe and secure. Statista reports that, in 2022, there were 70,566 police officers across Canada and 708,001 officer employed in the United States.
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The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies.
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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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