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Soil Sampling Program Available For Hoosier Farmers
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24 Feb 2025
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations. The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program, is open now for applicants.“Indiana is a leader in soil con ...
PPOP-IN Tax Filing System Now Open
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20 Feb 2025
The Personal Property Online Portal for Indiana (“PPOP-IN”) is now available to accept 2025 personal property tax filings. The PPOP-IN tax filing system allows taxpayers and their authorized agents to submit and review personal property tax filings in a single user-friendly web-based environment.Taxpayers have until Wednesday, May 15, 2025, to file their business personal property filings either online at https:// ...
Washington Co. Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt Appointed to Committee of NDAA
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20 Feb 2025
By Olivia Samona, Parker Public Affairs
Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt is pleased to announce her recent appointment to the Communications and Public Relations Committee of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). The NDAA is the oldest and largest professional organization representing prosecutors across the country, working to advance justice and uphold public safety.
“I am honored and excited t ...
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Over $1.3 Million Awarded To Indiana Soil Conservation Districts And Organizations
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20 Feb 2025
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board SSCB) announced that 16 soil and water conservation districts and one organization were awarded over $1.3 million in Clean Water Indiana competitive grant funding. This funding will support water quality improvements across the state."This funding is critical for our local soil and water conservation distr ...
Avian Flu Detected In County Turkey Operation
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20 Feb 2025
HPAI Situation Update #3919 FEBRUARY 2025
Response to
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
(19 February 2025)
LATEST DETECTION
County & Flock #: Washington 02Flock Size: 19,388Type of Operation: Commercial TurkeyStatus: Quarantined10km Control Area: Act ...
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LifeSpring Offers Scholarships
24 Feb 2025
The LifeSpring Foundation of Indiana is offering scholarships to 8th graders and seniors. This is available for students in the following counties: Clark, Floyd, Jefferson, Scott, Washington, Harrison, Orange, Crawford, Perry, Dubois and Spencer.
Please contact your middle school or high school principals and counselors to obtain an applic ...
WCCF Is Offering Scholarships To Non-Traditional Students
21 Feb 2025
The Washington County Community Foundation is now offering scholarships to non-traditional students through its Education Matters initiative.
The following criteria have been established for this first round of scholarships:
Annual awards will not exceed $3,000 the first twelve months and $5,000 per person in any subsequent twelve ...
SCS Welcomes New SRO Gary Pennington
20 Feb 2025
By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer
There is a new face roaming the halls at Salem Schools this semester. Gary Pennington was hired to be a Safety Resource Officer at the schools starting in January.
With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, and a Salem High School graduate, the school staff is excited to have him join ...
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Busy Professionals Can Give Back, Too
20 Feb 2025
Volunteering one's time can be a beneficial undertaking. The Mayo Clinic reports research has shown that volunteering can improve physical and mental health and provide a sense of purpose, all the while teaching valuable skills. Unfortunately, many busy individuals lament that they simply do not have the time to volunteer.
Although charita ...
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center Ranked Among Top Heart Hospitals in the Nation
14 Feb 2025
Heart Center one of only two Indiana facilities to make Premier Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals 2025 Study
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center has been ranked among the top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country by Premier Inc., marking the 13th time the hospital has been named to the prestigious list. Premier, a leading technology-dr ...
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 ...
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
Rokita Seeks Dismissal Of Long-Running Gary Lawsuit Against Gun Makers
24 Feb 2025
The courts must dismiss Gary’s 25-year-old lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said.“From the get-go, Gary’s lawsuit amounted to a swipe at Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights,” Attorney General Rokita said. “In effect, the city is trying to use the courts rather than the legislature to enact gu ...
Commissioners Adopt Public Comment Policy
24 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterAny member of the public who wishes to make comments during commissioners’ meetings will have to notify the auditor at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
These restrictions are part of a new public comment policy adopted in a unanimous vote during the Tuesday ...
First Lady Maureen Braun Ensures Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Remains in Indiana
21 Feb 2025
By Molly Craft, Office of Governor Mike Braun
Gov. Braun values literacy and learning and to that end, he has asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana. First Lady Braun will work with philanthropic partners and in consultation with state leadership to identify funding o ...
Lifestyle News
Common Vehicle Component Functions
24 Feb 2025
The following are some of the parts and features involved in vehicle operation.
It's been said it takes a village to raise a child. And when it comes to cars and trucks, scores of components are required to ensure a vehicle is operational. Various parts must work in concert to power a car or truck. Drivers may not fully understand the role ...
How To Start Your Own Book cCub
24 Feb 2025
Here are some simple ways to start a book club of your own. C.S. Lewis is credited with saying, "We read to know we are not alone." Though reading is often a solitary activity, sharing and discussing books can serve as an even greater reminder that we are not alone. For those who say they do not love to read, they probably just haven't found the ri ...
This Week In Indiana History, Feb. 23--Mar. 1
23 Feb 2025
February 23, 1985 Bobby Knight, coaching the IU basketball team vs. Purdue, picks up a chair from the IU bench and tosses it across the playing floor. The incident ignites widespread national comment.
Febru ...
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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