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IN State Board of Animal Health "ISSUES" Newsletter
Featured News
26 Feb 2025
20 February 2025
Message from the State Veterinarian
When I think back to 2011 when a BOAH veterinarian visited my family’s Dearborn County cattle farm to place a quarantine because bovine tuberculosis had been diagnosed nearby, I did not imagine that I would have the honor of being named Indiana State Veterinarian. In fact, before this visit, I did not know that regulatory veterinary medicine was a career option.
That day ch ...
Washington County Farmers’ Market Hosting Annual Meeting
Featured News
25 Feb 2025
The Washington County Farmers’ Market Board of Directors is hosting a meeting for past, current, and potential market vendors for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Washington Co. Farm Bureau Office (813 S. Jackson St., Salem) and will cover information such as the 2025 Vendor Contract, market updates, election of directors, and vendor questions. If you have questions about the meet ...
Pork Producers Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 13
Featured News
25 Feb 2025
The Washington County Pork Producers will host their Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Salem Lions Club, located at 1791 N. Shelby St. in Salem. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required by Monday, March 10 to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-8834601.
Anyone interested in the swine industry is invited to the annual meeting and to join the organization. Annual membership dues for the ...
Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section
Featured News
25 Feb 2025
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the In ...
Watch Out For IRS Impostors Targeting Consumers
Featured News
25 Feb 2025
Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a stimulus check. These fraudulent messages often look official, but they’re part of a phishing scheme designed to steal your sensitive data.


The real IRS has announced that automatic payments will be issued to eligible taxpayers who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The ...
Education News
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 ...
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 ...
Business News
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 ...
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 ...
Sports News
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 ...
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 ...
Government News
Senator Byrne Welcomes Local Students to Statehouse
26 Feb 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate Pages in January and February.
Patience Caudill, from Salem, is a homeschooled student
Alonna Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Levi Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Mikah Hoover, from Orleans, ...
Indiana Senate Republican Priorities on the Move
26 Feb 2025
The Indiana General Assembly reached the halftime point in the legislative session this week, which means bills must have passed out of their original chamber in order to keep moving forward in the process. This year, Senate Republicans are prioritizing:
Enacting meaningful property tax reform;&nb ...
Braun Highlights Accomplishments in First Half of Legislative Session
25 Feb 2025
By the Office of Governor Braun
Today Governor Mike Braun highlighted his successes so far in the first half of the legislative session, with major pieces of his Freedom and Opportunity agenda on health care, education, public safety, and economic development well on their way to becoming law.He also outlined his priorities for the second ...
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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