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Kate

Kate

Kate Pyranese Mix 2 years old Female, spayed What a very nice girl who, unfortunately, has heart ...
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Clark

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Clark 10 weeks old Male Born on Christmas Day! Contact JillBB2u@gmail.com

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Zeb Australian Shepherd Mix Male, neutered Seems to be a nice boy and he certainly is nice lookin ...
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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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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

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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

Bandit

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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Home Improvement Scammers Take Money, Don't Complete Work

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Mar

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. ...
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Derby Dinner Workshops

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Mar

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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Golden Dome Missile Defense System ‘Our Only Hope Against the Existential Threat of an EMP Attack,’ Expert Says

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11

Mar

Golden Dome Missile Defense System ‘Our Only Hope Against the Existential Threat of an EMP Attack,’ Expert Says

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11 Mar 2025

   A “Golden Dome” missile defense shield designed to detect, track and intercept incoming ballistic weapons would offer the United States the best protection possible against advanced missile threats, including electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons, explains William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., widely recognized as a leading authority on EMP technology and its potential consequences.“The Golden Dome is our only hope against the existe ...
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Garbage Truck Catches Fire After Dragging Tire Several Miles

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Mar

Garbage Truck Catches Fire After Dragging Tire Several Miles

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10 Mar 2025

By Nathaniel Smith, Editor At approximately 12:26 p.m. on March 10, emergency responders received a call in regard to a garbage truck that had caught fire at 10218 S Becks Mill Road. Upon arriving at the scene, I spoke with Darren Byler from the Posey Volunteer Fire Department, and he explained that one of the tires on the truck was to blame. “Apparently he’s been dragging a tire for several miles,” said Byler. “You can see the marks ...
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Facebook Phishing Scam Scares Page Owners Into Sharing Their Password

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10

Mar

Facebook Phishing Scam Scares Page Owners Into Sharing Their Password

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10 Mar 2025

  The latest social media scam is yet another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Here’s how you can spot the scam and protect your account from hackers. How this scam works You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Communit ...
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Education News

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

06

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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Lions Unified Basketball Game is March 15

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Mar

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 ...
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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 ...
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Registration Opens March 1

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Feb

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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Government News

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

11

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

10

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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Evansville Physician Accused of Sexually Touching Women will Remain Without Medical License

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Mar

Evansville Physician Accused of Sexually Touching Women will Remain Without Medical License

10 Mar 2025

  By the Office of Todd Rokita An Indiana physician accused of sexually touching five women during their appointments will remain without his medical license following the reversal of a lower court’s decision to restore it.  Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team first brought charges against the medical license of Dr. James Jenison, who ...
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Lifestyle News

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

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Mar

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.   ...
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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 ...
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"A Taste of Lamb" Event April 4

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Mar

"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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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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