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Where You Can Find Meals On Thanksgiving
Featured News
08 Nov 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
If making your own Thanksgiving meal or getting an invite is not on the horizon this year, you may want to plan ahead. In a survey of 23 local restaurants and pizza eateries, only three indicated they will be open for business.
McDonalds (601 S. Main St.) indicated a shortened schedule. Opening at 5 a.m. and closing at 11 a.m., they will then reopen at 4 p.m. A spokesperson at Dairy Queen (604 S. Main St.) ...
Honoring Veterans
Featured News
08 Nov 2024
David J. Adkins
United States Air Force
Served: January 1961 - 1965
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Washington County Burn Ban Lifted
Featured News
06 Nov 2024
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the county-wide burn ban issued on October 21 has now been lifted!
Align Southern Indiana Announces Completion Of Regional Trails Master Plan
Featured News
06 Nov 2024
Align Southern Indiana, in collaboration with the Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority, is proud to announce the completion of the Regional Trails Master Plan. The plan, which aims to create a comprehensive trail system connecting six counties – Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott, and Washington – was funded through the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), as well as gra ...
Bryce Gerlach Benefit Ride Nov. 9
Featured News
05 Nov 2024
A benefit ride will be held in memory of Bryce Gerlach on November 9. Bryce was a student at Corydon Central High School who was tragically shot and killed at a Harvest Homecoming festival on October 12 while shielding his friends. Two suspects have since been detained with one of the suspects having a "direct connection" to the case according to New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey. However, the names of the suspects have yet to be rele ...
Education News
West Washington Students Honored By College Board National Recognition Program
05 Nov 2024
Students from West Washington High School have been awarded the College Board National Recognition Rural and Small Town Award. This annual award recognizes top-performing high school students who belong to communities that have historically been underrepresented on college campuses.
Congratulations to Ava Woods, Leauna Springer, Paige Wofford, Cal ...
West Washington Star Student November 1
01 Nov 2024
Congratulations to West Washington's most recent Star Student, Ella Chambers! Keep up the good work!
Nominate Local Indiana Teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award
01 Nov 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2024) — Agriculture educators play a crucial role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry.
In recognition of their invaluable contributions and to offer additional resources for their programs, Nationwide introduced the Golden Ow ...
Business News
Business Newsletter From IN Secretary Of State
29 Oct 2024
Happy Fall, Hoosiers!
I’m proud to report that we have now delivered approximately $3 million in election improvement grants to 90 Indiana counties! These funds will help local officials run safe and secure elections during this busy election season.
The Secretary of State’s office operate ...
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Indiana Destination Development Corporation Announces Destination Development And Placemaking Grants
18 Oct 2024
The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) announced the opening of two grants – the Indiana Destination Development Grant and IN Indiana Placemaking Activation Grant.
“These initiatives offer a fantastic opportunity for us to partner with local communities to enhance our state in meaningful ways,” said Lt. Gov. ...
Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown
17 Oct 2024
Indiana Grown announced today $25,000 in grant funding for Indiana Grown members who are interested in exhibiting at tradeshows. Grants will be awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand.Tradeshows offer vital exposure to unique customers and business-to-business clients, but bar ...
Sports News
Salem Lions Football Loses 30-16 Against Tell City
04 Nov 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Salem football season came to an end on Friday night in the sectional semi-finals. The Lions made the long trip to Tell City to take on the Marksmen, and although the Lions battled, they just couldn’t come up with key plays when they needed them, and three turnovers made it an uphill climb as they fell 30-16.
Salem went ...
DNR Offers Information On Deer Season, Licenses, Public Hunts
01 Nov 2024
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Hunting for information about hunting? Search no more. For questions about equipment, regulations, or which license you need, use the Deer Hotline by calling 812-334-3795 or emailing indeerhotline@dnr.IN.gov.For questions related to the CheckIN Game system, your online license syst ...
Salem Lions Football Wins Opening Round Of Sectionals
28 Oct 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
It’s hard to ask much more of the Lions football team than the performance they delivered in the opening round of sectional play. Salem scored early and often as they throttled visiting Clarksville for a 67-16 win over the Generals to keep their season alive into the sectional semi-finals.
Salem Head Coach Brian Glesing said ...
Government News
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Rokita Delivers Another Blow To Big Pharma, Announces $49.1 Million National Settlement To Resolve Price-Fixing Allegations Involving Generic Drugs
04 Nov 2024
If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the US from 2010 to 2018, you could be eligible for money
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, as part of a coalition of 46 states and four territories, has secured $49.1 million in settlements to resolve allegations that two companies engaged in widespread, lo ...
Consumers Beware Of Fraudulent Taylor Swift Tickets
30 Oct 2024
With Taylor Swift coming to Indianapolis this weekend, Attorney General Todd Rokita is reminding Swifties that scammers know “All Too Well” how to take advantage of fans and concertgoers.
“I know Hoosiers look forward to seeing their favorite artists in concert, especially someone as big as Taylor Swift,” Attorney General Rokita said ...
Investigation: Is Seymour A Sanctuary City?
28 Oct 2024
Amid ongoing concerns from community members and elected officials, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued civil investigative demands (CID) to the Seymour and South Bend police departments seeking information on whether their immigration policies comply with state law.
“We are working to ensure units of local government are ...
Lifestyle News
Free Bingo Night At C-burg Nov. 8, Seeking Sponsors
04 Nov 2024
The Washington County Family YMCA Prevention Team will be hosting a FREE Bingo night on Friday, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m., at the Cambellsburg Community Building, 125 S. Sycamore St. Many non-cash prizes will be awarded to bingo winners.
This will be a Substance-Free Alternative Event for the community. The YMCA offers Substance Free ...
This Week In Indiana History, Nov. 3-9
01 Nov 2024
November 3, 1868 Schuyler Colfax of New Carlisle, IN, is elected Vice-President under Ulysses S. Grant.
November 4, 1884 Former Indiana Governor Thomas Hendricks is elected Vice-President under Grover Cleveland.
N ...
Operation Holiday Program For Veterans
01 Nov 2024
November 1 - December 13
The Military Family Relief Fund's "Operation Holiday Program" is designed to assist veterans and their families who are experiencing financial hardship.
This special program can assist with essential holiday expenses for dependent children that reside in the veteran’s home and a holiday meal for qualified ...
Latest Washington County Mugshots
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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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