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Help Document Changes To Wolf Cave Nature Preserve At McCormick’s Creek State Park
Featured News
17 Dec 2024
Visitors to McCormick’s Creek State Park can help the DNR divisions of State Parks and Nature Preserves monitor the recovery of Wolf Cave Nature Preserve after a tornado hit the property in March 2023.
All that’s needed is a smartphone camera. Take a photo at the photo station on Trail 5, then upload the photo to Chronolog by following the QR code or sending it to the email listed on the sign. The website creates a timelapse vi ...
Elijah Thomasson Is Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's Newest Local Graduate
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16 Dec 2024
The Salem Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Elijah Thomasson has successfully graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Class of 234!
Elijah has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment throughout his training, preparing to serve and protect our community with integrity and professionalism.
Congratulations on this significant achievement! We look forward to seeing the positive ...
Two Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit
Featured News
13 Dec 2024
By Sgt. Carey Huls, Indiana State Police
An early morning, high-speed pursuit through Scott County ended with the arrest of two Illinois women after the vehicle failed to stop on I-65.
Around 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning, Trooper Wyatt Madden observed a Ford Mustang traveling at high speeds on I-65 southbound near the 12.5 mile marker. Trooper Madden clocked the vehicle at 90mph in a posted 70mph zone and attempted a traffic stop; howev ...
Cookies And Photos With Santa At YMCA
Featured News
10 Dec 2024
Cookies and Photos with Santa
Make room in your calendar for this Friday, December 13th because Santa will be visiting the YMCA! Photos will be taken by Dowling Family Photos and are $5 per photo. Free cookies and kids activities will also be available.
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Washington County Family YMCA Campus, 1709 N. Shelby Street, Salem.
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Charges Filed In Road Rage Incident On I-65
Featured News
10 Dec 2024
By Philip Hensely, Indiana State Police Master Trooper
Charges have been filed against two individuals involved in a road rage incident along Interstate 65 last Friday that resulted in one person being shot near Henryville.30-year-old Kasey Haven of Salem and 64-year-old Ricky Hill of Henryville were in a sideswipe collision while traveling northbound on Interstate 65 near the 16-mile marker on December 6, around 2:00 PM. ...
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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. ...
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 ...
WW Elementary Robotics Team Competes At Musketeer Holiday Tournament
16 Dec 2024
WWES Robotics Team competed this weekend at the Musketeer Holiday Tournament in Pekin. The team placed 9th out of 26 teams in skills competition. Congratulations!
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Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding
12 Dec 2024
Recently announced, JB's Barnyard and Risin' Creek Creamerywere awarded funding from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) for value added facilities to their farms. JB's Barnyard, located near Evansville, was awarded $100,000 for ice cream machinery. JB's Barnyard produces 16% butterfat ice cream that ...
Alcohol Liability Insurance Submission Deadlines
09 Dec 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, Indiana law requires retailers and craft manufacturers (small brewers, farm wineries, and artisan distillers) located in Indiana with an active alcohol permit for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages to hold liquor liability (i.e., “dram shop”) insurance with a total minimum coverage of at least $500,000. T ...
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to "Sweet 16"
19 Nov 2024
The Indiana Chamber’s annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest is down from a record 90 competitors to the Sweet 16 as the fourth round is now underway through November 21.
The Indiana Chamber is joined this year by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on the program. The IDDC’s “IN Indi ...
Sports News
Salem Lady Lions Basketball Loses 65-26 Against Corydon
16 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The rough skid for the Lady Lions continued on Friday night when Corydon came to town. Salem hung tough as long as they could, but turnovers in the second half allowed the Panthers to pull away for the 65-26 win.
Both teams were a little sluggish in the first quarter, but Corydon started to build their lead in the second. Al ...
Salem Lions Basketball Wins 64-50 Against Mitchell
16 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lions basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Saturday night over Mitchell 64-50. Salem’s defense frustrated the Bluejackets all night and allowed them to pull away late to get the win.
Salem came out with a hot shooting hand. Evan Lloyd hit back to back threes from the corner to put the Lions ahead 6- ...
WW Senators Beat EHS Musketeers With Buzzer-Beater
11 Dec 2024
By Sammy Nance-Murphy
On Friday, December 6 the West Washington (WW) Senators beat Pekin. The final score of the Varsity game was 57-55 and the J.V. score was 51-24.
The entire team played together to achieve the win. “Overall, everyone who played gave very solid minutes. Silas Batt led us with 15 points and had a big first half for us to get us ...
Government News
Braun Announces Adjutant General Of Indiana
17 Dec 2024
Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun announced today his intent to appoint Brigadier General Lawrence “Larry” Muennich as the next Adjutant General of Indiana, where he will lead the Indiana National Guard's more than 12,000 soldiers.
Brigadier General Muennich brings over 32 years of military experience and 24 years of corporate executive le ...
Houchin Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee
16 Dec 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 119th Congress. As one of the oldest and most influential committees in the House, Energy and Commerce oversees critical areas such as energy policy, healthcare, telecommunications, and economic development.
“It’s an honor to jo ...
Braun Announces Several Cabinet Picks
12 Dec 2024
Throughout the course of this week, Governor-elect Mike Braun has announced the appointment of several cabinet positions. Below, you can find all of his appointments to date.
Honorable Lisa W. Hershman as Indiana's Secretary of Management and Budget. Hershman brings extensive experience in both government and private sector financial managemen ...
Lifestyle News
Here's To Our Health 2025
10 Dec 2024
Join us for an engaging Healthy Living Workshop to inspire your journey toward a healthier lifestyle!
This hands-on event includes cooking demonstrations and taste tests. You'll take home a meal kit for a family of four at each of the twelve sessions and receive free kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
ALL FREE!
Come to le ...
SHS Class of 1964 Meets
09 Dec 2024
Members of the Salem High School Class of 1964 gathered recently. They had dinner together at the Salem Lions Club on October 24.
Those attending included Mike and Connier Pruitt, Raymond and Tina Lee, Ronnie and Sandy Morris, Isaac Smith, Tom Jackson, Vivian Wilson and Debbie Hall.
Also, Ronnie Ransom, Phillip and Patty Lytle, Pat ...
This Week In Indiana History, Dec. 8-14
06 Dec 2024
December 8, 1821 Alexander Ralston publishes his map of Indianapolis, a one-mile square with four diagonal streets and a circle in the middle.
December 8, 1983 President Ronald Reagan gave a speech about education at the Indiana Convention Center.
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