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Knightstown Woman Arrested in Salem for Domestic Battery Charges
Featured News
06 Dec 2024
By Philip Hensley, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District
A Knightstown woman was arrested Thursday evening on charges related to the alleged battery of a 4-year-old child in Salem.On Wednesday, December 4, Master Trooper Detective Travis Baker, in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Child Services, began an investigation into the alleged battery of a 4-year-old child. The child had arrived at school on Monday, ...
$20 Match For Salvation Army Bell Ringer Donations Dec. 7
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04 Dec 2024
Christmas is here, and The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana needs your help to bring hope to Southern Indiana families throughout the Christmas season and beyond. A generous anonymous donor has provided a match donation to encourage giving and support for this Saturday, December 7. On Saturday, every $20 bill found in a red kettle in Clark, Floyd, Washington, Harrison, Crawford, and Scott counties will be matched up to $5,000. ...
4-H Winter Service Learning Project
Featured News
04 Dec 2024
Jr. Leaders are collecting the following items for Salem Crossing for their winter Service Learning Project.
Handmade Holiday Cards
Snack Cakes
Puzzles
Lotion
Socks with gripped bottoms
Toiletries
Items may be dropped off to the Extension Office through December 10. ...
Freezin' For A Reason In Southern Indiana
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04 Dec 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
If you never participated in the Polar Purge this could be your year! Presented by Special Olympics as a fundraiser with 19,000 members state wide, this is the 26th year of the Polar Plunge and is the largest money raising event for the organization. Their sayings are “Be Bold, Get Cold,” and “Freezin’ for a Reason.” Meeting at Deam Lake, groups and individuals step down into the water and splash around in ...
Shorts Corner Rd To Be Temporarily Closed
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03 Dec 2024
Washington County Emergency Management has announced that, beginning December 3, Shorts Corner Rd between E Bill Miller Rd and Martinsburg Rd will be closed for the next 3 weeks. This closure is to allow for repairs to be completed on the bridge.
For questions or more information, call Washington County Emergency Management at (812) 883-4962 or email at ema@washingtoncounty.in.gov. ...
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Houchin Requests GAO Review Of Special Education Services
06 Dec 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), has formally requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review special education services for children with disabilities enrolled in private schools to determine possible under-identification. This ef ...
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 ...
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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
Houchin Requests GAO Review of Special Education Services
06 Dec 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), has formally requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review special education services for children with disabilities enrolled in private schools to determine possible under-identificatio ...
Woke Corporate Culture Targeted With Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, And Vanguard
05 Dec 2024
Lawsuit alleges these corporatists are illegally conspiring to manipulate energy markets
Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking further action to stop woke corporatists and their left-leaning allies in government from driving up energy costs for hardworking Hoosiers.
“We’re taking on very powerful forces arrayed against the interests ...
Governor-Elect Mike Braun Announces Freedom And Opportunity Agenda
03 Dec 2024
Governor-elect Mike Braun unveiled his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda today, a comprehensive framework designed to take Indiana to new heights through targeted reforms and strategic investments.
"Our Freedom and Opportunity Agenda represents a bold vision for Indiana's future," said Governor-elect Braun. "By implementing these common-sense ...
Lifestyle News
This Week In Indiana History, Dec. 8-14
06 Dec 2024
December 8, 1821 Alexander Ralston publishes his map of Indianapolis, a one-mile square with four diagonal streets and a circle in the middle.
December 8, 1983 President Ronald Reagan gave a speech about education at the Indiana Convention Center.
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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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