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The Washington County Family YMCA is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the Drive For the Future Raffle Event, with Jedidiah Trainor 
of Pekin, IN emerging as the lucky winner.

Trainor won a brand-new Bronco Sport, which he generously decided to gift to his 17-year-old son, Hunter, a student at Salem High School.

The raffle was a highlight of the YMCA's Beth Armstrong Y-For All Capital Campaign, launched on May 11th with a lively Cars and Coffee event at Salem Motorsports Park. 

The campaign aims to raise funds to build a childcare and family recreation center for the community.

Jedidiah Trainor purchased his ticket after Hunter's mother, Beverly, bought one, believing their chances of winning were good, especially with only 2,000 tickets available. Beverly even visited the YMCA Fair Booth on Monday, playfully urging the staff to draw either her or Jed’s ticket. Her enthusiasm and optimism turned out to be wellplaced, as Fair Board President Rose Anderson drew Jedidiah's winning ticket live on Facebook on June 19th at 6 pm at the Washington County Fair.

Despite selling only 450 of the 2,000 available tickets, the event was still a success, netting approximately $10,000 for the capital campaign after expenses. YMCA CEO Kristy Purlee expressed her gratitude, noting that many were led to purchase a ticket to support such a worthy cause. "This was about more than just the raffle; it was about coming together as a community to support the future of our children and families," Purlee stated.

The YMCA Board of Directors, while surprised by the lower-than-expected ticket sales, viewed the event as a positive and innovative way to raise awareness for the Capital Campaign Project. Rusty Hudson, YMCA Board President, remarked, "I feel the value of the public relations and attention received for our cause was far greater than we anticipated."

The Washington County Family YMCA extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and supported the raffle event. Your contributions are helping to build a brighter future for our community.

For more information about the Beth Armstrong Y-For All Capital Campaign and how you can get involved, please visit our website or contact the Washington County Family YMCA directly.

Contact:
Kristy Purlee, CEO
Washington County Family YMCA
Phone: 812-883-YMCA
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Website: wcfymca.org

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Four entries from an art and photo contest for Indiana residents of all ages will be selected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to serve as the background artwork for new durable cards for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for next year.

From July 1 through Aug. 2, Indiana residents are encouraged to submit up to two of their Indiana-based, nature and wildlife-themed artworks to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All 2-D art mediums (i.e., photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, etc.) are eligible, with the exception of A.I. generated art. The artist’s name and city will be credited on the cards.

By early 2025, those purchasing an Indiana hunting, trapping, fishing, or combo license will have the option to purchase their license (for a nominal fee) in the form of a durable card that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions.

To celebrate this highly requested new product, the cards will feature nature and wildlife-themed art from our talented Indiana residents!

Four artists' works will be chosen for the background options of the durable license cards, as well as our e-gift certificates. Please read the following for more contest information and send any questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contest Guidelines

• All 2-D art mediums will be accepted (i.e. photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, etc.) with the exception of A.I. generated art.
• Artwork must feature a wildlife species, outdoor recreation activity, or natural landscape found in Indiana. Please note that judging will favor native wildlife and nature.
• Artists will submit their entries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Please include the following information in the email:
  • Photographer’s or artist’s name
  • Phone number and address
  • For artists under the age of 18: Age and name of parent or guardian
  • Month and year that the photo was taken, or art was completed
  • The location and/or species featured
• Images must be submitted as .jpg or .jpeg files. Physical entries will not be accepted.
• Limit of two (2) submissions per artist. Each submission needs its own email with the relevant information mentioned above.
• Each file must be less than 10MB. Please submit one file per email to ensure the files do not exceed the size limits of state email accounts.
• Department of Natural Resources employees are not eligible to enter.
• Do not include watermarks or signatures on the photo. Such markings will disqualify the photo from the contest.
• Artwork/images can be black & white or color. Any photographs submitted should be recent (taken within the past 2 years).
• Deadline to submit artwork is Friday, August 2 by 11:50 p.m. ET.
  
  

Note: In addition to the durable license cards and e-gift certificates, artwork submissions may be used for photo contest promotion and general communications, including the DNR/DFW social media pages, DNR/DFW newsletters, and DNR/DFW websites. Artists will be credited whenever their work is used. If selected, artists agree to allow the use of their artwork without compensation. Artist’s name and city will be featured on the card. Finalists’ submissions will be judged by a panel of DNR staff through a rubric-based process.

Winners will be notified via email and announced via social media.

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On Sunday, June 23, at approximately 3:54 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Department was alerted to a serious domestic violence incident. A female victim arrived at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, reporting she had been stabbed by her husband at their residence. The emergency room staff immediately notified law enforcement to prevent further contact between the parties involved. 

Upon arrival, officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Salem Police Department ensured the safety of all individuals present. The victim was treated for a stab wound to the neck, which medical staff confirmed appeared to be inflicted by a knife.

The victim recounted the events, stating she had been asleep when her husband forcefully entered their home, threatened her life, and stabbed her with a pocketknife. She managed to escape and seek medical assistance.

The suspect, Stephen Marlman, who admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the incident, was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he was charged with one count of Attempted Murder. 

Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt stated, “Addressing domestic violence in our community is of critical importance. We are committed to ensuring justice for this victim and all victims. If you are a victim of domestic violence, please seek help and protection. It can be a matter of life and death.” 

Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller added, "Domestic violence is a grave concern, and we are dedicated to protecting victims and preventing such tragedies. Our deputies responded swiftly to secure the scene and ensure the victim's safety. We encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help immediately." 

Both officials extended their gratitude to the Indiana State Police and the Salem Police Department for their assistance in this case.

Stephen Marlman was charged with Attempted Murder, a level 1 felony. Washington Circuit Court Judge Larry W. Medlock set his bail at $500,000 full cash.

The investigation is ongoing, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.