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Ziggy

Ziggy

Ziggy 2 years old Male, neutered Ziggy is one of our orange tabby cats. He is very alert and play ...
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Walt

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Walt 8 months old Lab/Terrier Mix Male A little on the shy side and not sure how much of the wor ...
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Sam 1-1/2 years old Male, neutered Sam was just neutered and ready for his new home. Contact Sue ...
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Andy 12 weeks old Plott Hound Mix Male A happy boy that will be good sized when grown. Contact J ...
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Sophie Pekingese 13 years old Female, spayed Sophie is looking for a soft place to land. She is ...
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Jazzy 1 year old Retriever Mix Female Jazzy is a very young, sweet girl. She has learned some ma ...
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Felecia

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Felecia 6 months old Female, spayed Felecia is a sweetie that is waiting for you to adopt her. Co ...
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Bandit 3 years old Male, neutered Border Collie mix Ok with other dogs after brief introduction. ...
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Sassy Malinoix mix 1 year old Female Was so scared at the shelter that she was actually growling ...
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Dos

Dos

Dos Shepherd/Aussie mix 10 months old Male, neutered Dos has come so far from his shy, withdrawn ...
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Salem VFW Donates $10,000 to Washington Co. YMCA

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30

Jan

Salem VFW Donates $10,000 to Washington Co. YMCA

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30 Jan 2025

The Washington County Family YMCA is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6636 to the Beth Armstrong Y-For All Capital Campaign. This significant contribution supports the YMCA’s mission to create a childcare and family recreation center, a facility that will transform opportunities for youth and families in Washington County. The donation was presented during a meeting on ...
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Emergency Responders Rescue Two Men After Falling Through Frozen Elk Creek Lake

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30

Jan

Emergency Responders Rescue Two Men After Falling Through Frozen Elk Creek Lake

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30 Jan 2025

  By Washington County Sheriff's Department On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call regarding a man, Jasper Combs, 76, of Crothersville, Indiana, who had fallen through the ice on Elk Creek Lake and was still in the water. Sergeant Hein and Deputies Goode and Ater arrived on the scene along with members of the Gibson Township Volunteer Fire Depart ...
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Update: Latest Detection Of Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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Update: Latest Detection Of Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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30 Jan 2025

  HPAI Situation Update #3225 JANUARY 2025 Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (25 January 2025) LATEST DETECTION County & Flock #: Jackson 01Flock Size:  2.8MType of Operation: Commercial Egg LayerStatus: Quarantined10km Control Area: Active (Portions of Jackson and ...
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Unique Ways To Give Back To The Elderly

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Jan

Unique Ways To Give Back To The Elderly

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29 Jan 2025

  A little attention to the elderly can go a long way to improve their quality of life. Individuals can go one step further by giving back to seniors in the following ways. Older adults offer much to local and national communities. Despite that, seniors do not always get the recognition they deserve. According to data from America's Health Rankings, adults aged 65 and older comprise 16.8 percent of America's population in 2021. ...
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Get Schooled On Vocational Training

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27

Jan

Get Schooled On Vocational Training

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27 Jan 2025

  Vocational programs prepare individuals for careers in electrical work, hairstyling and cosmetology, certified nursing aids, automotive work, and HVAC services, among others. High school graduates or individuals looking to explore continuing education at any age have various options. Among the most popular options is enrolling in a college or university. Studying a trade in a vocational school is another popular option. What ar ...
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Education News

Polar Plunge is Feb. 14

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Polar Plunge is Feb. 14

30 Jan 2025

By Andraya Barnett, SHS Student Writer There is a fundraiser that everyone has been talking about, and it has become much more popular over the years. It's a freezing sensation called the Polar Plunge. It has become an annual winter time tradition, where many raise money then jump in an icy body of water, for the Special Olympics. For many people, ...
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SHS Welcomes New English Teacher

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Jan

SHS Welcomes New English Teacher

30 Jan 2025

  By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer Kelly Short might be a new teacher to the building, but she is familiar with the halls of Salem High School, where she graduated in 1986. Short took over for Megan Elign’s classes at the start of second semester, and this is her 30th year teaching. “I spent 17 years at Jeffersonville High School, 13 ...
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From Plows to Wows: Salem FFA Takes on Nationals

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Jan

From Plows to Wows: Salem FFA Takes on Nationals

30 Jan 2025

  By Valerie Bravo, SHS Student Writer The National FFA Convention is held every year. Thousands of students clad in iconic blue jackets fill the halls, their energy buzzing with excitement. It’s a place where passions light, connections are made and young leaders take one step closer to uncovering their futures. For members of Salem High Sc ...
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Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

29

Jan

Employee Appreciation Ideas Staff Will Love

29 Jan 2025

  Improving employee morale can start with various techniques to help staff feel more appreciated. The following are some ways employers can do just that. It's not always easy for business owners to find the right ways to show employees how much they're appreciated. According to the O.C. Tanner Network, an employee recognition platform, 40 p ...
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How Communities Benefit When Consumers Shop Local

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Jan

How Communities Benefit When Consumers Shop Local

23 Jan 2025

  Locally owned businesses may be the smartest option for a number of reasons - not the least of which is the way such enterprises benefit the communities they call home. Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating ho ...
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Lee Buckholz to Retire as Producing Artistic Director of Derby Dinner Playhouse

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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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Sports News

IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

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Jan

IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

27 Jan 2025

  By Dennis Dunn, Writer The IHSAA held their annual girls basketball sectional pairings show on Sunday, January 26, and all teams discovered their fate with the post season set to begin on February 4. All three county schools will play their sectionals on the road as Salem and Eastern will compete in the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Crawford Co ...
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Salem Lions Beat Corydon 54-50

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Jan

Salem Lions Beat Corydon 54-50

27 Jan 2025

By Josh Lewis, Writer The Lions got a big win on homecoming night. Salem came in seeking their second win in a row and found it in a tight game against Corydon. Both teams went back and forth, but the Lions prevailed by holding off the Panthers rally for the 54-50 win. Evan Lloyd opened the game with a corner three to give the Lions a quick lead, ...
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AT&T WNBA All-Stars In Indianapolis July 18 & 19

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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 ...
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Government News

Governor Braun Signs Immigration Executive Order

28

Jan

Governor Braun Signs Immigration Executive Order

28 Jan 2025

  Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal government. “Over the last four years, the increase in ille ...
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Byrne Authors Bill Supporting Public Safety in Large Gatherings

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Jan

Byrne Authors Bill Supporting Public Safety in Large Gatherings

24 Jan 2025

  State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced Senate Bill 286 to promote public safety. The bill, authored by Byrne, would ban the use of face masks at a public assembly without a valid reason. It also increases the penalty for crimes committed while wearing a mask in a public assembly. The use of face masks or ot ...
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Governor Braun Signs Nine Executive Orders to Improve Healthcare

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Jan

Governor Braun Signs Nine Executive Orders to Improve Healthcare

23 Jan 2025

  Governor Mike Braun has signed nine executive orders that will improve healthcare for Hoosiers. These Executive Orders deliver on Gov. Braun's promise to make Indiana healthier by driving down healthcare costs, increasing access, and increasing transparency. 25-20 - Faithful Execution of Pro-Life Laws: Directs the Indiana Department of H ...
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Lifestyle News

BBB Scam Alert: Watch Out For Scammers Claiming To Be From The Social Security Administration

30

Jan

BBB Scam Alert: Watch Out For Scammers Claiming To Be From The Social Security Administration

30 Jan 2025

  Better Business Bureau is warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious calls that claim to be from the Social Security Administration. Several consumers have reported to receiving calls and being told that their social security number is being suspended because illegal activity, including money laundering, has been tied to their accou ...
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Tips To Maintain Your Commitment To Exercise

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Jan

Tips To Maintain Your Commitment To Exercise

29 Jan 2025

  Exercising more requires commitment, and there are some ways to make it a little easier to maintain that commitment over the long haul. At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include ...
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Spring Mill to Host "Lincoln" Civil War Battle Reenactment

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Spring Mill to Host "Lincoln" Civil War Battle Reenactment

28 Jan 2025

Spring Mill State Park will offer an event that explores the hardships winter presented for soldiers of the Civil War on Feb. 22-23. The Pioneer Village will be open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day with “Abraham Lincoln” (a reenactor provided by Lawrence County Tourism) giving a speech at 12:45 p.m. in the Gristmill each day. A winter tacti ...
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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.  
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