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Indiana Counties with the Biggest Drops in Single-Parent Homes

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Mar

Indiana Counties with the Biggest Drops in Single-Parent Homes

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12 Mar 2025

Raising kids is hard enough, even when there are two of you, so spare a thought for those single parents who have to do at least double the work in raising their children. Not only do they have more to do, but single parents are, by definition, relying on one sole income. This, of course, puts huge financial pressure on the household, meaning adults in single-parent households often face greater challenges. If there are n ...

USPS Offering Job Fairs

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USPS Offering Job Fairs

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12 Mar 2025

March Toward a New Career USPS Job Fairs offer assistance to applicants INDIANA – The Postal Service will host Job Fairs across the state on Thursday, Mar. 27, to fill immediate openings for rural carrier assistants. The positions pay up to $20.38 per hour, plus benefits. Job Fairs will be held on Thursday, Mar. 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at these locations: OFFICE/STATIO ...

Does This Belong To You?

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Does This Belong To You?

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12 Mar 2025

This photo and frame were left at Leader Publishing Company. If it belongs to you or a family member, please stop by the LPC office to reclaim it.

The LPC office is located at 117-119 East Walnut Street, Salem (across the street from the Salem Post Office). The office will be open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Home Improvement Scammers Take Money, Don't Complete Work

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Home Improvement Scammers Take Money, Don't Complete Work

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12 Mar 2025

Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor, especially following a major storm, flood, or weather event when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen anytime, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees, and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ money and deliver (or not deliver) less than quality work. ...

Derby Dinner Workshops

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Derby Dinner Workshops

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11 Mar 2025

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS THIS SPRING Do you have a future star at home? Sign them up for our Spring Acting Workshop or Camp Pinkalicious! SPRING ACTING WORKSHOP In this 3-hour workshop, groups will be divided by age and rotate between ...

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Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Now Open

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Mar

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

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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

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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 ...

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BBB Warns: Fraud Alert – Imposter Scam Targets Local Business Owner

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Mar

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

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Feb

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

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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 ...

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Lions Unified Basketball Game is March 15

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Lions Unified Basketball Game is March 15

10 Mar 2025

By Valerie Bravo, SHS Student Writer Salem High School’s Lions Unified club is preparing for its ninth annual unified basketball game on March 15, an event that has become a cornerstone of inclusion and community spirit in Washington County. Game time is 6 p.m. The game, which features two teams — Black and Gold — composed of athletes fro ...

USAC Returns To Salem Speedway

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Feb

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

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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 ...

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Events Approved, More Downtown Fun Coming

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Events Approved, More Downtown Fun Coming

11 Mar 2025

By Becky Killian, Staff WriterTwo popular events requiring street closures have been approved for 2025. The approvals came during the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Salem Board of Works and Public Safety (BOW). The first event will be the Born Boutique Spring Open House on Saturday, April 19. Two parking spots in front of the store will ...

Jasper-Based Travel Company And Mexican Nationals Deceived Consumers With Bogus Timeshare Deals, Rokita Alleges In Lawsuit

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Mar

Jasper-Based Travel Company And Mexican Nationals Deceived Consumers With Bogus Timeshare Deals, Rokita Alleges In Lawsuit

11 Mar 2025

A travel company based in Jasper engaged in illegal deceptive practices, including identity theft and fraudulent timeshare transactions, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has alleged in a lawsuit. GoGo Travel Consulting LLC falsely represented itself by using the identity of an Indiana-licensed real estate broker without his knowl ...

Young Sponsors Two Bills to Support Local Law Enforcement and First Responders

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Mar

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 ...

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FSSA names new director for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction

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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

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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

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"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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