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10
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Feb
10
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10
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10
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Feb
12
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Feb
14
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14
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14
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15
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Salem Animal Shelter

Results 1 - 10 of 10
Nori

Nori

Nori 1 year old Female She is friendly and easy to handle.

Floki

Floki

Floki 4 years old Male Floki is a friendly, smart boy. He weighs 80 pounds. Salem Animal Shelt ...
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Miso

Miso

Miso 1 year old Male This friendly guy is a nice, social kitty.

Boogie

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Boogie 2 years old Male Boogie lost his home due to a move and is sad being in the shelter. He's ...
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Rose

Rose

Rose 8 months old Domestic Shorthair Mix Female Rose needs some quiet time to adjust to a new en ...
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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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Nyx

Nyx

Nyx 1 year old Female Nyx is a petite girl that weighs about 40 pounds. Loves playing with other ...
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BlueBelle

BlueBelle

BlueBelle 6 months old Female BlueBelle is very friendly around new people and playful with other ...
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Debo

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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Lemonade

Lemonade

Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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How To Reduce Your Risk Of Being In An Auto Accident

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05

Feb

How To Reduce Your Risk Of Being In An Auto Accident

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05 Feb 2025

  Though accidents occur every day, drivers can take steps to reduce their risk of being involved in one. Driving a car or truck is part of daily life for most people. Commutes to work or school, leisure trips or time spent behind the wheel as part of a profession compel people to drive each and every day. Although most trips to the office or the store are uneventful, the risk that something may go awry is present any time a pers ...
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Celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day

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31

Jan

Celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day

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31 Jan 2025

  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1 by visiting IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to see whether any treasures await you.  “Our team reunited Hoosiers with more money in 2023 and 2024 than ever before, and the process to claim what is rightfully yours has never been easier,” Attorney General Rokita said. “In honor of National Unclaimed P ...
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Salem VFW Donates $10,000 to Washington Co. YMCA

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30

Jan

Salem VFW Donates $10,000 to Washington Co. YMCA

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30 Jan 2025

The Washington County Family YMCA is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6636 to the Beth Armstrong Y-For All Capital Campaign. This significant contribution supports the YMCA’s mission to create a childcare and family recreation center, a facility that will transform opportunities for youth and families in Washington County. The donation was presented during a meeting on ...
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Emergency Responders Rescue Two Men After Falling Through Frozen Elk Creek Lake

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Jan

Emergency Responders Rescue Two Men After Falling Through Frozen Elk Creek Lake

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30 Jan 2025

  By Washington County Sheriff's Department On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call regarding a man, Jasper Combs, 76, of Crothersville, Indiana, who had fallen through the ice on Elk Creek Lake and was still in the water. Sergeant Hein and Deputies Goode and Ater arrived on the scene along with members of the Gibson Township Volunteer Fire Depart ...
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Update: Latest Detection Of Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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Jan

Update: Latest Detection Of Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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30 Jan 2025

  HPAI Situation Update #3225 JANUARY 2025 Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (25 January 2025) LATEST DETECTION County & Flock #: Jackson 01Flock Size:  2.8MType of Operation: Commercial Egg LayerStatus: Quarantined10km Control Area: Active (Portions of Jackson and ...
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Education News

Fundraiser Is Being Held For SCS Bus Driver Feb. 15

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Feb

Fundraiser Is Being Held For SCS Bus Driver Feb. 15

01 Feb 2025

By Isabella Elliott, SHS Student Writer   On Feb. 15 a fundraiser will be held at Bradie Shrum Elementary at 4 p.m. to support an employee of Salem Community Schools. PJ Beyster is a bus driver for SCS and was recently diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. To take some financial stress off his family, an event has been planned to help raise ...
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Polar Plunge is Feb. 14

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Polar Plunge is Feb. 14

30 Jan 2025

By Andraya Barnett, SHS Student Writer There is a fundraiser that everyone has been talking about, and it has become much more popular over the years. It's a freezing sensation called the Polar Plunge. It has become an annual winter time tradition, where many raise money then jump in an icy body of water, for the Special Olympics. For many people, ...
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SHS Welcomes New English Teacher

30

Jan

SHS Welcomes New English Teacher

30 Jan 2025

  By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer Kelly Short might be a new teacher to the building, but she is familiar with the halls of Salem High School, where she graduated in 1986. Short took over for Megan Elign’s classes at the start of second semester, and this is her 30th year teaching. “I spent 17 years at Jeffersonville High School, 13 ...
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Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

29

Jan

Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

29 Jan 2025

  Improving employee morale can start with various techniques to help staff feel more appreciated. The following are some ways employers can do just that. It's not always easy for business owners to find the right ways to show employees how much they're appreciated. According to the O.C. Tanner Network, an employee recognition platform, 40 p ...
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How Communities Benefit When Consumers Shop Local

23

Jan

How Communities Benefit When Consumers Shop Local

23 Jan 2025

  Locally owned businesses may be the smartest option for a number of reasons - not the least of which is the way such enterprises benefit the communities they call home. Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating ho ...
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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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Sports News

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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Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15

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Jan

Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15

31 Jan 2025

  The rosters are set for this year’s Lions Unified basketball game at Salem High School! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. “This will be our 9th annual Unified Game. It gets bigger each year, and we have more students and Special Olympic athletes signed up to play this year than ever before,” said Angela Phipps. “The schoo ...
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IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

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Jan

IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

27 Jan 2025

  By Dennis Dunn, Writer The IHSAA held their annual girls basketball sectional pairings show on Sunday, January 26, and all teams discovered their fate with the post season set to begin on February 4. All three county schools will play their sectionals on the road as Salem and Eastern will compete in the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Crawford Co ...
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Government News

Byrne's Public Safety Bill Passes Senate Unanimously

04

Feb

Byrne's Public Safety Bill Passes Senate Unanimously

04 Feb 2025

  A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law enforcement agencies recently passed the Indiana Senate unanimously and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Beginning with contracts executed or renewed July 1, 2025, Senate ...
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Secretary Of State Morales Attends NASS Conference

04

Feb

Secretary Of State Morales Attends NASS Conference

04 Feb 2025

  Secretary of State Diego Morales attended the 2025 National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference in Washington D.C., joining colleagues from across the nation to discuss key issues facing states and share best practices in elections, business services, and other vital areas of state governance. NASS meetings bring t ...
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Houchin's Newsletter: The Contender

31

Jan

Houchin's Newsletter: The Contender

31 Jan 2025

      Friend,I hope your week is going good. I wanted to give you a quick update on recent legislation, media interviews, and share the latest podcast episode. As always, I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent ...
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Lifestyle News

Tips To Quiet Colic

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Feb

Tips To Quiet Colic

03 Feb 2025

  Although colic can't be avoided, there may be some ways to avoid colic triggers. Crying is a normal outlet for babies to express what they cannot verbalize. Infants cry when they are hungry, uncomfortable, tired, and/or have soiled diapers. But for some babies, crying may be something that seemingly does not end no matter what frazzled pare ...
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Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest Starts

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Feb

Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest Starts

02 Feb 2025

      The annual DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology's annual photo contest has started, with a  deadline of Friday, April 4, for entering. Open to photographers of any age and skill level, the contest has been held since 2005 to promote Indiana’s historic resources. All structures in photo entries ...
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Safely View Bald Eagle Nests During Breeding Season

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Feb

Safely View Bald Eagle Nests During Breeding Season

01 Feb 2025

  Indiana is home to more than 500 bald eagle nests, each about 5 feet wide and most visible in the winter, when trees are bare. These iconic birds return to their nests or build new ones during their breeding season, which starts in December and ends in July.To ethically view a bald eagle nest, stay at least 330 feet (a football fiel ...
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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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