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Bob

Bob

Bob 2 years old Male Bob is a 2 year old Great Pyrenees mix. He is a gentle dog and is cat friend ...
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Catherine

Catherine

Catherine 2 years old Female Catherine is a diva. She's talker-aka Chatty-Cathy! Salem Animal ...
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Nyx 1 year old Female Nyx is a petite girl that weighs about 40 pounds. Loves playing with other ...
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Cadence 1 year old Female Cadence is a nice young adult kitty. She's glad to not be adding to the ...
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BlueBelle 6 months old Female BlueBelle is very friendly around new people and playful with other ...
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Estelle

Estelle Domestic Shorthair 2 years old Female Estelle is such a nice lady. Salem Animal She ...
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Clyde

Clyde

Clyde Shorthair Male, neutered Clyde is a gentle and loving adult cat. Salem Animal Shelter ...
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Debo

Debo Pit Bull mix 1 year old, male Poor boy is afraid of his own shadow. Will need someone to h ...
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Cherry

Cherry

Cherry Tabby cat Female Sweet and affectionate. Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph St., S ...
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Lemonade

Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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News

Indiana National Guard to Provide Support for 60th Presidential Inauguration

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17

Jan

Indiana National Guard to Provide Support for 60th Presidential Inauguration

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17 Jan 2025

  Indiana National Guard soldiers will travel to Washington D.C. today, January 17, to provide support for the 60th U.S presidential inauguration scheduled for Monday. Indiana Guardsmen will join approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories. Soldiers will provide crowd management, manage traffic control points, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. "Nati ...
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Knapp Miller Brown Offers Tips On Freezing Pipes

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16

Jan

Knapp Miller Brown Offers Tips On Freezing Pipes

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16 Jan 2025

With an arctic blast coming to impact our area, it is important to be prepared. Sudden and severe drops in temperature can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes and costly water damage. Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services offer these tips you can follow to help prevent burst pipes at your home or business: Keep your heat set to at least 60°F in areas where pipes with water are present, particularly ...
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Governor Braun Directs Flags To Be At Full-Staff On Inauguration Day

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15

Jan

Governor Braun Directs Flags To Be At Full-Staff On Inauguration Day

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15 Jan 2025

  Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at full-staff statewide on January 20, in observance of Inauguration Day.Flags should be flown at full-staff from sunrise until sunset on January 20. Following that, flags will be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the month, in honor and memory of former President Jimmy Carter.           ...
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Census Bureau Releases New Veteran Employment Outcomes

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15

Jan

Census Bureau Releases New Veteran Employment Outcomes

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15 Jan 2025

  The U.S. Census Bureau today released an expanded version of Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO), an experimental data product showing earnings and employment outcomes for veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Launched in 2020, VEO initially covered labor market outcomes for U.S. Army veterans. The update expands VEO coverage to also include data on Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans discharged between 2002 a ...
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New Albany Woman Arrested for Assisting Suspect in Orange County Shooting

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14

Jan

New Albany Woman Arrested for Assisting Suspect in Orange County Shooting

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14 Jan 2025

  By Master Trooper Philip T. Hensley, Public Information Office, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District A New Albany woman is in jail after investigators believe she participated in assisting the suspect wanted in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy Sheriff last Friday.On January 3,, just before 1:00 AM, Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway at US Highway 150 and Stat ...
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Education News

Apply Now For Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program

16

Jan

Apply Now For Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program

16 Jan 2025

  Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. The program will award 34 total $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and adult students this year.  Each Centra branch location will award one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the local community. The remaini ...
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Sarah Gregerson From Salem High School Named To SNHU Dean's List

14

Jan

Sarah Gregerson From Salem High School Named To SNHU Dean's List

14 Jan 2025

  Sarah Gregerson of Salem has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2024 Dean's List! The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earni ...
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Hayden Pendleton Named Lilly Scholarship Recipient

23

Dec

Hayden Pendleton Named Lilly Scholarship Recipient

23 Dec 2024

  Eastern High School's very own Hayden Pendleton has been selected as the Washington County Lilly Scholarship recipient. Hayden is the son of Lisa and Mike Pendleton of Salem. Hayden is the Drum Major of the Musketeer Brigade and enjoys band and theater. He is President of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Student Council, and as ...
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Business News

Lee Buckholz to Retire as Producing Artistic Director of Derby Dinner Playhouse

09

Jan

Lee Buckholz to Retire as Producing Artistic Director of Derby Dinner Playhouse

09 Jan 2025

  Derby Dinner Playhouse announces that longtime company member and Producing Artistic Director, Lee Buckholz,will retire effective March 1, 2025, following an accomplished 35-yearcareer at the Playhouse. Veteran Derby Dinner actor and current Director ofChildren’s Theatre and Audience Development, Tina Jo Wallace, will step intothe role of D ...
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RDA Meeting Cancelled

08

Jan

RDA Meeting Cancelled

08 Jan 2025

  The Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority meeting scheduled for January 10th had been cancelled. The next public meeting is scheduled for February 7th at Ivy Tech - Sellersburg. Public Notices will be sent out prior to the meeting.  The RDA will process financial claims as scheduled and ratify those at the Feb ...
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Indiana Pavilion Announced For 2025 Sweets And Snacks Expo

08

Jan

Indiana Pavilion Announced For 2025 Sweets And Snacks Expo

08 Jan 2025

  The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), announced today they are hosting an Indiana Pavilion at the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. Snack and confectionery companies are invited to exhibit in this pavilion alongside fellow Ind ...
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Sports News

AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19

14

Jan

AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19

14 Jan 2025

  With Indianapolis set to once again be on display for a global audience July 18 and July 19 when it hosts the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the list of key leaders responsible for making it happen, and the much-anticipated event logos were formally unveiled today. “Fans are in for a jampacked, star-studded weekend t ...
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Holiday Tourney Championship Game

23

Dec

Holiday Tourney Championship Game

23 Dec 2024

By Josh Lewis, Writer The Senators hung tough in the Holiday Tournament championship game, but a furious comeback fell just short against the Borden Braves. Borden used a big third quarter to build up their lead and held off the Senators rally to win the tournament championship 59-54. Borden took an early 9-0 lead before Tristan Brown got the Sen ...
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Holiday Tourney Consolation Game

23

Dec

Holiday Tourney Consolation Game

23 Dec 2024

By Josh Lewis, Writer The Lions got the better of Eastern in the consolation game of the Holiday Tournament on Saturday night. The Lions overcame a sluggish fourth quarter thanks to a corner three from Braxton Dean with just a few seconds left to give the Lions the 49-46 win and their third win in the last four games. Eastern took an early lead b ...
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Government News

Byrne Joins Bill Advancing Protections For Unborn Children And Pregnant Women

17

Jan

Byrne Joins Bill Advancing Protections For Unborn Children And Pregnant Women

17 Jan 2025

   State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently met with legislators and several students from around the state to discuss promoting a culture of life and advancing protections for pregnant women and unborn children. State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) recently introduced Senate Bill 171, which Byrne joined as an auth ...
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Rokita Blocks California EV Regulation

16

Jan

Rokita Blocks California EV Regulation

16 Jan 2025

  Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that Indiana and 23 other states have won a battle against a California effort to impose a radical climate agenda on all states by requiring trucking companies operating in California to use electric vehicles in their fleets. Following pressure applied by Attorney General Rokita and likeminded attorne ...
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Governor Braun Unveils Bold Budget Proposal

16

Jan

Governor Braun Unveils Bold Budget Proposal

16 Jan 2025

  Governor Mike Braun’s administration presented the 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to the State Budget Committee, outlining a vision for a leaner, more efficient government that puts Hoosier families first.The proposed budget, delivered by Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman, builds on Governor Braun’s commitment to prioriti ...
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Lifestyle News

Impact of Crisis Services Provided By Your Community Mental Health Centers in New ROI Study

15

Jan

Impact of Crisis Services Provided By Your Community Mental Health Centers in New ROI Study

15 Jan 2025

The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers (ICCMHC) is excited to share the findings of a new study, conducted by Blue & Co., which showcases the tremendous value and impact that Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) have on individuals, families, and communities across the state of Indiana. The study reveals a compelling return ...
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Events To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.

14

Jan

Events To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.

14 Jan 2025

  The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and partners will host the 34th Annual State of Indiana Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration in honor of Dr. King. Speakers will include ICRC Executive Director Gregory L. Wilson, IBE’s President and CEO Alice Watson, President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Eric Johnson, and Shonna Quick ...
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Hoosier Veteran Newsletter for January

14

Jan

Hoosier Veteran Newsletter for January

14 Jan 2025

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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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