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Torin

Torin

Torin 1 year old Male Torin is a very nice young adult kitty that enjoys affection.

Louie

Louie

Louie 3 years old Male Louie is a 60 pound mixed breed dog. He is friendly and thinks cats are sc ...
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Nori

Nori

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

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

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

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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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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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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

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Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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Celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with Free Shipping on Cookies Feb. 22-23

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Feb

Celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with Free Shipping on Cookies Feb. 22-23

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21 Feb 2025

  Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana invites cookie lovers to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place February 22–23. This Saturday and Sunday, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is offering free shipping for online orders of nine or more packages. Cookie buyers anywhere can order their favorite Girl Scout Cookies online, and have the treats shipped directly to their door. Shoppers can buy online using the Girl Scout Cookie Fin ...
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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

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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-month period. Scholarship applicants must be a minimum of 28 years old as of the date of applica ...
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PPOP-IN Tax Filing System Now Open

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Feb

PPOP-IN Tax Filing System Now Open

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20 Feb 2025

  The Personal Property Online Portal for Indiana (“PPOP-IN”) is now available to accept 2025 personal property tax filings. The PPOP-IN tax filing system allows taxpayers and their authorized agents to submit and review personal property tax filings in a single user-friendly web-based environment.Taxpayers have until Wednesday, May 15, 2025, to file their business personal property filings either online at https:// ...
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Washington Co. Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt Appointed to Committee of NDAA

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Feb

Washington Co. Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt Appointed to Committee of NDAA

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20 Feb 2025

  By Olivia Samona, Parker Public Affairs Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt is pleased to announce her recent appointment to the Communications and Public Relations Committee of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). The NDAA is the oldest and largest professional organization representing prosecutors across the country, working to advance justice and uphold public safety. “I am honored and excited t ...
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Over $1.3 Million Awarded To Indiana Soil Conservation Districts And Organizations

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Feb

Over $1.3 Million Awarded To Indiana Soil Conservation Districts And Organizations

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20 Feb 2025

  The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board SSCB) announced that 16 soil and water conservation districts and one organization were awarded over $1.3 million in Clean Water Indiana competitive grant funding. This funding will support water quality improvements across the state."This funding is critical for our local soil and water conservation distr ...
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Education News

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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SCS Welcomes New SRO Gary Pennington

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Feb

SCS Welcomes New SRO Gary Pennington

20 Feb 2025

  By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer There is a new face roaming the halls at Salem Schools this semester. Gary Pennington was hired to be a Safety Resource Officer at the schools starting in January. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, and a Salem High School graduate, the school staff is excited to have him join ...
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FFA Week Celebrated At Indiana Statehouse

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Feb

FFA Week Celebrated At Indiana Statehouse

18 Feb 2025

   In honor of National FFA Week, the seven Indiana FFA State Officers met in the Statehouse to receive a proclamation and resolution declaring Feb. 15-22 FFA Week.“Indiana FFA and their membership embodies agriculture, youth education and development like no other organization,” said Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of ...
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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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Financial Information From Wash. Co. Community Foundation

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Feb

Financial Information From Wash. Co. Community Foundation

10 Feb 2025

  Treasury Yields Vary U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as markets reacted to the latest economic data on the services sector and anticipated the latest nonfarm payrolls released on Friday. Yields rose at the end of the week as the latest jobs data showed the unemployment rate fell in January. On Wednesday, the Institute fo ...
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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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Annual Lions Unified Basketball Game March 15

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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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Government News

First Lady Maureen Braun Ensures Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Remains in Indiana

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Feb

First Lady Maureen Braun Ensures Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Remains in Indiana

21 Feb 2025

  By Molly Craft, Office of Governor Mike Braun Gov. Braun values literacy and learning and to that end, he has asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana. First Lady Braun will work with philanthropic partners and in consultation with state leadership to identify funding o ...
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Dillsboro Nonprofit Ambulance Company Allegedly Endangers Community By Failing to Provide Services

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Feb

Dillsboro Nonprofit Ambulance Company Allegedly Endangers Community By Failing to Provide Services

20 Feb 2025

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that the nonprofit Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit Inc. has shown itself unable to provide services to the community — thereby endangering the lives of Hoosiers through lengthy wait times in emergency situations.  “Dillsboro and surrounding Dearborn County residents deserve ...
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Young, Ernst Legislation to Recover Billions in COVID Relief Fraud Advances

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Feb

Young, Ernst Legislation to Recover Billions in COVID Relief Fraud Advances

20 Feb 2025

  The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship recently passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to ensure that billions of stolen taxpayer dollars are recovered. Young and Ernst introduced the bill after the Special Inspector ...
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Lifestyle News

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Basics

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Feb

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Basics

21 Feb 2025

  By Amanda Patterson, Centerstone Communications Coordinator In July 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changed its number to 988, and was renamed the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This unprecedented 3-digit telephone number began a new era of mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use assistance that makes it more ac ...
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Local Boy Scout Rayden Tarr Attends Government Meeting to Achieve Communications Merit Badge

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Feb

Local Boy Scout Rayden Tarr Attends Government Meeting to Achieve Communications Merit Badge

20 Feb 2025

Boy Scout Rayden Tarr attended the Monday, Feb. 10, meetings of the Salem Board of Public Works and Safety and Common Council. His attendance at a public meeting was required to achieve his Communications merit badge. He attended with Salem Troop 4029 Acting Scoutmaster Jonathan Smith (left) and he was greeted by Mayor Justin Green (right). ...
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Three Great Reasons To Replace Aging Windows

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Feb

Three Great Reasons To Replace Aging Windows

20 Feb 2025

  Replacement windows can add value to a home and even save homeowners a substantial amount of money.Windows in a home are easy to take for granted. Unless windows are showing signs of wear and tear or so dirty that it's hard to see through them, it's easy for them to go unnoticed. However, replacement windows can add value to a home and even ...
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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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