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Cattlemen Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 6
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11 Feb 2025
The Washington County Cattlemen's Association will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Southern Hills Church, located on State Rd. 135 S. in Salem. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a meal. Reservations are required by Monday, February 24 to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-8834601.
Anyone interested in the beef industry is invited to the annual meeting and to join the organization. Annual me ...
Feb. 3 Mystery Photo Monday Winner: Bradley Huffines!
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10 Feb 2025
Congratulations to Bradley Huffines for winning the February 3 Mystery Photo Monday! Stop by the Leader Publishing Co. at 117 E. Walnut St., Salem to claim your prize!
Be sure to check back next week for a chance at winning the next one!
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Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation Clinic Is March 12
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10 Feb 2025
Evaluation of bulls for breeding soundness is one of the most neglected management practices of Indiana’s cattle producers. A bull is expected to breed 20 to 50 cows during the breeding season and too often his ability to do so is taken for granted.
The evaluation should be done prior to the breeding season. Breeding problems that are discovered at pregnancy checking occur far too late to prevent substantial loss of income. Bre ...
Make a Game Plan and Commit to Sober Driving This Super Bowl Weekend
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07 Feb 2025
As Super Bowl weekend approaches, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is urging people to prioritize safety by committing to sober driving.This year’s Super Bowl takes place on Sunday, February 9. As fans plan their watch parties, ICJI is encouraging them to plan for how they'll get home safely.“The consequences of driving under the influence can last far beyond game day,” said Jim Bryan, ICJI’s Traffic Safety Di ...
Washington County Man Arrested For Felony Battery
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06 Feb 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025, Detectives and Troopers with the Indiana State Police (ISP) in Sellersburg arrested 39-year-old Gerald P. Hamilton of Campbellsburg on multiple charges Thursday morning after the alleged victim reported Hamilton pistol whipped him late last year.The investigation began in September of 2024 when ISP Detective Mike Bennett received information that Hamilton allegedly injured a man by striking him in the ...
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What is it like to Attend High School 5,000 Miles from Home?
10 Feb 2025
By Presley Marcum, SHS Student Writer
What would it be like to experience life at another high school? Even one in a different country? Junior Theresa Mueller has been given the opportunity to be a foreign exchange student at Salem High School. She is from Northern Germany; a town called Lubeck. Her favorite thing about Germany is that it ...
Superintendent Mires Empowers Education
10 Feb 2025
By Flora Wade, SHS Student Writer
Superintendent Jill Mires is among the 20% of women holding a superintendent position nationally, but takes on her career in a small local community. She had a busy first semester: going to each of the three schools and their events, attending many conferences, participating in groups and being involved in ...
Prom: A Night in Italy
10 Feb 2025
By Emma Arthur, SHS Student Writer
Each year, the prom committee works to create a memorable night of fun for Salem High School students. This year is no exception, with the prom’s theme being “A Night in Italy.”
The event will be held on April 26 at Cornerstone Hall located at 1101 N Jim Day Rd. The prom will start at 7 p.m. and end at 1 ...
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Financial Information From Wash. Co. Community Foundation
10 Feb 2025
Treasury Yields Vary
U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as markets reacted to the latest economic data on the services sector and anticipated the latest nonfarm payrolls released on Friday. Yields rose at the end of the week as the latest jobs data showed the unemployment rate fell in January.
On Wednesday, the Institute fo ...
Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love
29 Jan 2025
Improving employee morale can start with various techniques to help staff feel more appreciated. The following are some ways employers can do just that.
It's not always easy for business owners to find the right ways to show employees how much they're appreciated. According to the O.C. Tanner Network, an employee recognition platform, 40 p ...
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 ...
Sports News
Senior Noah Daulton Places 2nd in Regional Wrestling
10 Feb 2025
Senior Noah Daulton was the only qualifier from Salem High School to go to Regional in wrestling. He placed second and is now off to Semi-State next weekend.
Noah is the first wrestler in school history to wrestle for first and second place at Regional! Congratulations to Noah and the team!
Eastern Musketeers Beat Salem Lions 46-42
03 Feb 2025
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lions and Musketeers faced off for the second time this season, and Eastern was able to get a little bit of revenge. Salem beat the Musketeers in the consolation game of the holiday tournament on a last second shot, and this time it was Eastern’s turn to hit a last second shot to give them the lead and win over Sa ...
Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15
31 Jan 2025
The rosters are set for this year’s Lions Unified basketball game at Salem High School! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
“This will be our 9th annual Unified Game. It gets bigger each year, and we have more students and Special Olympic athletes signed up to play this year than ever before,” said Angela Phipps. “The schoo ...
Government News
New Year, New Recalls
11 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in January
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or repl ...
Settlement With Home Builder Protects Hoosiers’ Rights To Freely Share Customer Reviews
07 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained a settlement with an Indianapolis home builder resolving allegations that the company illegally included a gag clause in contracts that imposed $2,000 fines on homebuyers who made statements portraying the company “in a bad light.”
As part of the settlement, Davis Homes has agreed not ...
Young & Warnock Introduce Legislation to Improve IRS Efficiency
06 Feb 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance (BARCODE) Efficiency Act, legislation that would helpimprove the processing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paper tax returns.
While the use of e-filing has grown exponentia ...
Lifestyle News
WCCF: Top Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
11 Feb 2025
The Washington County Community Foundation offers the following information to help with the filing of personal taxes before April 15:
As the tax filing season moves into high gear, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that a qualified tax preparer can help avoid identity theft, and financial harm. While most tax pre ...
YMCA Family Game Night Is Feb. 18
10 Feb 2025
YMCA offers upcoming substance-free alternative event
Are you ready to get your game on??
Come to the Pekin Community Park Building on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m., for Family Game Night.
The family-friendly event will feature an array of board games, pizza for dinner and is free to everyone.
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Surprising Hidden Costs Of Home Ownership
07 Feb 2025
The following are some of the unexpected expenses that come with living the homeowner dream. A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated with home ownership can catch even the most savvy savers off-guard. And in recent years ...
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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