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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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Cadence

Cadence

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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Ozzie

Ozzie

Ozzie 1 year old, male Ozzie is a friendly, loving young man. He will be a fun addition to any hom ...
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BlueBelle 6 months old Female BlueBelle is very friendly around new people and playful with other ...
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Pillsbury

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Pillsbury 1 year old Male Need a biscuit maker? Pillsbury is ready to serve. Salem Animal Shel ...
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Estelle

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

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

Lemonade

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

January Is Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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09

Jan

January Is Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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09 Jan 2025

  This January, we join the nation in recognizing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness about human trafficking, honor the resilience of survivors, and promote efforts to prevent this rampant global crime.  According to a 2024 report from the International Labour Organization, profits from forced labor have surged to $236 billion annually, a 37% increase over the past deca ...
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Two-Vehicle Collision On Salem Square

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08

Jan

Two-Vehicle Collision On Salem Square

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08 Jan 2025

By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer On the west side of the Salem town square was a minor accident on January 2. Two Ford trucks collided while one was backing out of a parking spot. The truck adorned with Eddie Gilstrap decals was driven by Steve Motsinger, and the gray truck by Mike Hobson. The Salem Fire department was called to clean up the debris consisting of a trail of plastic and metal parts, and the Salem Police Department was prese ...
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Manhunt Of Austin Schepers Concludes After Confrontation With Police In Louisville

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08

Jan

Manhunt Of Austin Schepers Concludes After Confrontation With Police In Louisville

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08 Jan 2025

  A two-day manhunt of the shooter of an Orange County deputy sheriff has concluded Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky.Indiana State Police investigators and officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were led to a home in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue in Louisville, attempting to locate Austin Schepers for his involvement in the shooting of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry early Friday morning.  During ...
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In Memoriam of All Who Passed in 2024

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08

Jan

In Memoriam of All Who Passed in 2024

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08 Jan 2025

JANUARY: Kevin Palmer, 57; Kathleen M. Sarver, 98; General G. Potter, 86; Carolyn Anderson Wetzel, 73; Roslee F. (Rosie) Motsinger, 86; Gareth Merlin “Buck” Rodman, 95; James “Jim” Tomes, 91; Ralph Davidson, 81; Fannie J. Girod, 85; Leslie “Earl” Zollman Sr., 58; Ronald Lee Martin, 64; Ruth M. Nolan, 73; Melanie “Gale” Bright, 68; Paul “Bob” Rutherford, 87; Sharon Bradford Naugle, 76; Barbara L. “Barbie” Spicer, 65; Daniel Charles Rober ...
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Indiana State Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Crash in New Albany

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08

Jan

Indiana State Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Crash in New Albany

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08 Jan 2025

  By Sgt. Carey Huls, Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District Floyd County– January 5, 2025:   A Charlestown, Indiana man was killed when the car he was operating drove off the roadway and struck a pole early Sunday morning.   Around 1:40 Sunday morning, the New Albany Police Department requested assistance from the Indiana State Police with a single-vehicle, serious-injury c ...
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Education News

Hayden Pendleton Named Lilly Scholarship Recipient

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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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Salem FFA Competes In Forestry Judging Competition

16

Dec

Salem FFA Competes In Forestry Judging Competition

16 Dec 2024

Salem FFA had four individuals compete at the Indiana State 4-H Forestry Judging competition. Their team came in 5th overall in the state, and Donevan Zinser was the 1st place individual in the state!  Congratulations to each of them! First place winner Donevan Zinser. ...
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BSE Robotics Team Competes At Semi-State

16

Dec

BSE Robotics Team Competes At Semi-State

16 Dec 2024

The BSE Circuit Breakers robotics team competed at semi-state over the weekend. They went up against 46 other teams of 4th-8th graders and were the winners of the Motivation Award, an award that recognizes a team that exemplifies the First LEGO League culture through enthusiasm, team spirit, and team building. The award is given to a team that demo ...
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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

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

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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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Holiday Tourney Opening Round Games

23

Dec

Holiday Tourney Opening Round Games

23 Dec 2024

By Josh Lewis, Writer West Washington beat Salem for the second time this season in the opening round of the Holiday Tournament 39-32. West Washington jumped ahead 8-0 after Silas Batt knocked down two free throws. Salem finally got on the board with a basket from Kaiden Romero-Hembree before another basket from Holden Russell made it a 10-2 Senat ...
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Government News

Secretary Of State Morales To Visit All 92 Counties

09

Jan

Secretary Of State Morales To Visit All 92 Counties

09 Jan 2025

  Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales starts statewide visits to all 92 counties in 2025. These visits are designed to strengthen community engagement, build valuable partnerships, and highlight office initiatives. Secretary Morales will travel across Indiana to meet with mayors, local officials, business leaders, and Hoosiers in each co ...
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Indiana Challenges New Federal Rule That Pushes Hoosiers Further Away From Owning Their Own Home

09

Jan

Indiana Challenges New Federal Rule That Pushes Hoosiers Further Away From Owning Their Own Home

09 Jan 2025

  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says convoluted regulations will increase housing costs for working-class homeowners   Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards that will make the American Dream of homeownershi ...
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Young, Colleagues Reintroduce The Laken Riley Act

08

Jan

Young, Colleagues Reintroduce The Laken Riley Act

08 Jan 2025

  U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and all Senate Republicans in reintroducing the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, is expected to be considered later this week in the Senate.  The legislation would require U.S. Immigra ...
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Lifestyle News

Snow Blower Safety Tips

09

Jan

Snow Blower Safety Tips

09 Jan 2025

  Individuals can prevent common injuries and even death by following these snow blower safety guidelines. Meteorologists are predicting an El Niño weather pattern this winter. What that spells out for particular regions of the country remains to be seen, but when snow hits certain areas hard, cleanup will be necessary. It is essential ...
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Soil Health Workshop Feb. 4

08

Jan

Soil Health Workshop Feb. 4

08 Jan 2025

  The Southern Region Soil Health Workshop will take place on February 4 in Salem. This is a half day event, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding with lunch. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monte Bottens, a fifth generation Illinois crop and livestock farmer who will speak on “Soil Health & Virtual Fencing: Improving ...
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Wednesday Word

08

Jan

Wednesday Word

08 Jan 2025

  In This Issue Indiana library jobs In the news Upcoming workshops and important dates Difference is You conference 2025 call for proposals Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library an ...
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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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