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Walter

Walter Lab/Terrier Mix 9 months old, neutered male Walter is just chilling out in the house and g ...
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Silver Pitbull 5 months old, male What a gorgeous coat this guy has! Seems to be fine with other ...
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Chip Jack Russell, Chihuahua Mix 2 years old Male, neutered Chip is a very sweet, gentle boy. Ch ...
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Buddy Pitbull 3 months old Male Buddy is your typical active, happy puppy who LOVES people and i ...
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Ziggy 2 years old Male, neutered Ziggy is one of our orange tabby cats. He is very alert and play ...
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Sam 1-1/2 years old Male, neutered Sam was just neutered and ready for his new home. Contact Sue ...
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Andy 12 weeks old Plott Hound Mix Male A happy boy that will be good sized when grown. Contact J ...
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Felecia 6 months old Female, spayed Felecia is a sweetie that is waiting for you to adopt her. Co ...
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Bandit 3 years old Male, neutered Border Collie mix Ok with other dogs after brief introduction. ...
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Sassy Malinoix mix 1 year old Female Was so scared at the shelter that she was actually growling ...
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IN State Board of Animal Health "ISSUES" Newsletter

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IN State Board of Animal Health "ISSUES" Newsletter

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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 ...
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Washington County Farmers’ Market Hosting Annual Meeting

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Feb

Washington County Farmers’ Market Hosting Annual Meeting

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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 ...
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Pork Producers Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 13

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Pork Producers Annual Meeting Scheduled for March 13

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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 ...
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Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section

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Feb

Indiana State Police Seeks Police Officers for the Capitol Police Section

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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 ...
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Watch Out For IRS Impostors Targeting Consumers

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Feb

Watch Out For IRS Impostors Targeting Consumers

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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 ...
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Education News

Jinny Scifres Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

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Feb

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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LifeSpring Offers Scholarships

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Feb

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 ...
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WCCF Is Offering Scholarships To Non-Traditional Students

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Feb

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 ...
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Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Loss of $8 Million

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Feb

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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Busy Professionals Can Give Back, Too

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Feb

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 ...
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Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center Ranked Among Top Heart Hospitals in the Nation

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Feb

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 ...
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Sports News

Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings

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Feb

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 ...
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Senior Noah Daulton Places 2nd in Regional Wrestling

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Feb

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!

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Eastern Musketeers Beat Salem Lions 46-42

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Feb

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 ...
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Government News

Indiana Senate Republican Priorities on the Move

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Feb

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 ...
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Braun Highlights Accomplishments in First Half of Legislative Session

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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 ...
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Rokita Seeks Dismissal Of Long-Running Gary Lawsuit Against Gun Makers

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Feb

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 ...
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Lifestyle News

Common Vehicle Component Functions

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Feb

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 ...
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How To Start Your Own Book cCub

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Feb

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 ...
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This Week In Indiana History, Feb. 23--Mar. 1

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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 ...
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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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