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Viktor Russian Blue Mix 2 years old Male So handsome!
Colby Jack
3 months old
Domestic Shorthair
Male
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Lab/Pyrenees
1 year old
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Coming out of a bad situation and learning to trust and have ...
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Curtis 4 years old Male Big handsome mix He loves everyone, including children!
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3 months old
Chihuahua mix
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Beagle mix
1 year old
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Esme Domestic Shorthair Calico Fully Vetted Female, spayed A beautiful and calm sweetheart!
Kong
Bully mix
2 years old
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Marilyn
Shepherd mix
1 year old
Female
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Topher
Bi Color German Shepherd mix
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IDEM Accepting Applications and Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
Featured News
18 Jan 2025
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 32nd year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental benefits.Presented annually since 1994, the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has become one of Indiana’s most prest ...
Second Suspect Charged in Orange Co. Deputy Sheriff Shooting
Featured News
17 Jan 2025
By Master Trooper Hensley, Indiana State Police
A second person has been charged after investigators believe he participated in assisting the suspect wanted in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy Sheriff on January 3rd, 2025.
On January 3rd, just before 1 a.m., Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway at US Highway 150 and State Road 56. During the interaction with the dr ...
Indiana National Guard to Provide Support for 60th Presidential Inauguration
Featured News
17 Jan 2025
Indiana National Guard soldiers will travel to Washington D.C. today, January 17, to provide support for the 60th U.S presidential inauguration scheduled for Monday. Indiana Guardsmen will join approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories. Soldiers will provide crowd management, manage traffic control points, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. "Nati ...
Knapp Miller Brown Offers Tips On Freezing Pipes
Featured News
16 Jan 2025
With an arctic blast coming to impact our area, it is important to be prepared. Sudden and severe drops in temperature can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes and costly water damage.
Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services offer these tips you can follow to help prevent burst pipes at your home or business:
Keep your heat set to at least 60°F in areas where pipes with water are present, particularly ...
Governor Braun Directs Flags To Be At Full-Staff On Inauguration Day
Featured News
15 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at full-staff statewide on January 20, in observance of Inauguration Day.Flags should be flown at full-staff from sunrise until sunset on January 20. Following that, flags will be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the month, in honor and memory of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Education News
Apply Now For Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program
16 Jan 2025
Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. The program will award 34 total $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and adult students this year.
Each Centra branch location will award one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the local community. The remaini ...
Sarah Gregerson From Salem High School Named To SNHU Dean's List
14 Jan 2025
Sarah Gregerson of Salem has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2024 Dean's List! The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earni ...
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 ...
Business News
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sports News
AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19
14 Jan 2025
With Indianapolis set to once again be on display for a global audience July 18 and July 19 when it hosts the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the list of key leaders responsible for making it happen, and the much-anticipated event logos were formally unveiled today.
“Fans are in for a jampacked, star-studded weekend t ...
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 ...
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 ...
Government News
Byrne Joins Bill Advancing Protections For Unborn Children And Pregnant Women
17 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently met with legislators and several students from around the state to discuss promoting a culture of life and advancing protections for pregnant women and unborn children. State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) recently introduced Senate Bill 171, which Byrne joined as an auth ...
Rokita Blocks California EV Regulation
16 Jan 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that Indiana and 23 other states have won a battle against a California effort to impose a radical climate agenda on all states by requiring trucking companies operating in California to use electric vehicles in their fleets.
Following pressure applied by Attorney General Rokita and likeminded attorne ...
Governor Braun Unveils Bold Budget Proposal
16 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun’s administration presented the 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to the State Budget Committee, outlining a vision for a leaner, more efficient government that puts Hoosier families first.The proposed budget, delivered by Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman, builds on Governor Braun’s commitment to prioriti ...
Lifestyle News
Alan Morrison is New DNR Director
17 Jan 2025
Alan Morrison began leading the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as its director this week, following his appointment by Gov. Mike Braun to lead the agency. “Growing up, some of my fondest memories include exploring Indiana’s DNR properties. Whether it’s hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, or other outdoor pursuits, I’m no ...
Impact of Crisis Services Provided By Your Community Mental Health Centers in New ROI Study
15 Jan 2025
The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers (ICCMHC) is excited to share the findings of a new study, conducted by Blue & Co., which showcases the tremendous value and impact that Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) have on individuals, families, and communities across the state of Indiana.
The study reveals a compelling return ...
Events To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
14 Jan 2025
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and partners will host the 34th Annual State of Indiana Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration in honor of Dr. King. Speakers will include ICRC Executive Director Gregory L. Wilson, IBE’s President and CEO Alice Watson, President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Eric Johnson, and Shonna Quick ...
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