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Facebook Phishing Scam Scares Page Owners Into Sharing Their Password
Featured News
10 Mar 2025
The latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Here’s how you can spot the scam and protect your account from hackers.
How this scam works
You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Communit ...
ATC: Daylight Savings Affects Service Hours
Featured News
06 Mar 2025
As the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) approaches, the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission ("ATC" or "Commission") would like to remind permit holders of the upcoming time adjustment and its impact on the legal service hours for alcoholic beverages. This spring, DST begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at which time clocks will move forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. local prevailing time. In observance of th ...
BBB Tip: Don’t Scan QR Codes On Unexpected Packages
Featured News
04 Mar 2025
A package you didn’t order could be a fun surprise, but be careful – especially if it comes with a QR code. It might be the setup for a scam.
In a “brushing scam,” you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address. This is often a setup by unscrupulous companies who found your address online. After the company ships the product to you, they can post a fake, positive review on your behalf t ...
Washington County Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
Featured News
03 Mar 2025
By Parker Armstrong, Parker Public Affairs, LLC
Adam Ater has been sentenced to 18 years in the Indiana Department of Correction pursuant to a plea agreement in multiple criminal cases. The plea agreement was accepted, and sentencing was ordered on Monday, March 3, by Judge Dustin Houchin in Washington County.
Ater received a 6-year sentence for Attempted Burglary, a Level 4 felony. Due to his extensive criminal history, he wi ...
Update: Avian Influenza Continues to Affect Wild Birds Across Indiana
Featured News
03 Mar 2025
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds throughout Indiana and has currently detected the H5NI virus in 30 counties. HPAI is also suspected in an additional 32 counties based on reports involving the deaths of raptors, cranes, and waterfowl.Counties where avian influenza has been detected in wild birds currently are Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Be ...
Education News
Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Now Open
05 Mar 2025
Starting March 1 through September 1, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2025-2026 school year. More than 180,000 Hoosier students in Indiana navigate life with disabilities, and many are potentially eligible for funding to help customize their educat ...
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 ...
Business News
BBB Warns: Fraud Alert – Imposter Scam Targets Local Business Owner
06 Mar 2025
BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana warns of an imposter scam impacting a local business.
Bob Sokoler, owner of The Real Estate Bulldogs, called BBB to report a scammer who has been posing as Sokoler in both an attempted imposter scam and tax scam. The scammer, using Sokoler’s name and his company’s name, has repor ...
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 ...
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
Young Sponsors Two Bills to Support Local Law Enforcement and First Responders
10 Mar 2025
By the Office of Todd Young
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recently cosponsored two pieces of legislation to better support local law enforcement officers.
“Our police officers are on the front lines every day making sacrifices to protect Hoosiers. I’m glad to join these efforts to ensure our law enforcement officers have the suppo ...
Evansville Physician Accused of Sexually Touching Women will Remain Without Medical License
10 Mar 2025
By the Office of Todd Rokita
An Indiana physician accused of sexually touching five women during their appointments will remain without his medical license following the reversal of a lower court’s decision to restore it.
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team first brought charges against the medical license of Dr. James Jenison, who ...
Comptroller Nieshalla Reports Indiana’s Strong Financial Health and Leadership Among States
10 Mar 2025
Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla released the State of Indiana’s Financial Report for fiscal year 2024 highlighting the State’s solid position as evidenced by the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).“Indiana continues to be a leader among states with our low debt, well-funded pensions, healthy cash reserves, a ba ...
Lifestyle News
FSSA names new director for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction
10 Mar 2025
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that Sarah Sailors has been named director of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Sailors has worked with families and children in the human services sector for more than 25 years, including more than 19 years with the Indiana Department of Child Services. ...
This Week in Indiana History, Mar. 9--Mar. 15
09 Mar 2025
March 11, 1958 Anissa Jones, American child actress (Family Affair – “BuffY”), born in Lafayette.
March 11, 1911 Crawfordsville won the state’s first high school basketball tournament, defeating Lebanon by the s ...
"A Taste of Lamb" Event April 4
03 Mar 2025
The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting “A Taste of Lamb” on Friday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Hills Church (1645 S. St. Rd. 135, Salem).
“A Taste of Lamb” will feature the very popular lamb cook-off. Attendees will enjoy approximately six lamb dishes, prepared with locally raised lamb, and vote for their favorite. Prizes ...
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