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Washington County Animal Shelter

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Tootie

Tootie

Tootie Domestic Shorthair 2 years old Tootie is a beautiful brown tabby. She likes soft, comfy th ...
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Daisy

Daisy

Daisy 6 years old Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph St., Salem, IN. 47167 Phone-812-883-420 ...
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Clyde

Clyde

Clyde Shorthair Male, neutered Clyde is a gentle and loving adult cat. Salem Animal Shelter ...
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Hudson

Hudson

Hudson Hound 6 months old, male Hudson is a 40 pound puppy and still growing. Salem Animal Sh ...
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Debo

Debo

Debo Pit Bull mix 1 year old, male Poor boy is afraid of his own shadow. Will need someone to h ...
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Cherry

Cherry

Cherry Tabby cat Female Sweet and affectionate. Salem Animal Shelter 204 W. Joseph St., S ...
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Georgia

Georgia

Georgia Tabby & White Shorthair female Cute and friendly young adult cat. Neat in her cage but wo ...
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Jade

Jade

Jade Domestic shorthair young adult female Friendly and calm kitty with the prettiest green e ...
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Roy

Roy

STRAY FOUND ON BYPASS 7/1. No one has ever claimed this guy so he's looking for a new home now!! If ...
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Kane

Kane

Good with dogs, people and kids. Loves to play ball. Housetrained. A really nice mature dog. If you ...
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Blue

Blue

Good looking pup! Friendly with other dogs and people!! If you are interested in this animal, pleas ...
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Kinzi

Kinzi

Playful and active, friendly with people. OK with dogs her size. If you are interested in this anim ...
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Lemonade

Lemonade

Friendly young adult! If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Animal Shelter ...
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Ash

Ash

House and crate trained. Good with dogs and cats. Knows some basic commands. If you are interested ...
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Captain

Captain

Sweet demeanor. Has 2 large fatty tumors that need to be monitored. If you are interested in this a ...
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Bubba

Bubba

2 yr old tabby, is friendly and calm. If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Sale ...
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Kevin

Kevin

Very sweet and social young man. If you are interested in this animal, please contact the Salem Ani ...
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Maro

Maro

Poor fellow just wants to play, not be stuck in a shelter kennel. Seems housebroken. If you are int ...
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Hadley

Hadley

This girl is just as sweet as her chocolate colored fur. She needs to gain a few healthy pounds to l ...
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Bernie

Bernie

85 pounds! Believe it or not, he's very energetic and active but he does need to lose weight for his ...
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Apple

Apple

Very low maintenance lady! Visit her in the cage free cat room. If you are interested in this anima ...
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Winfred

Winfred

Front paw declaw. Likes to rub and receive pets. Not a big fan of being held. Previously lived with ...
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Hardy

Hardy

40 pounds. If you sit down, he will hop right up on your lap! If you are interested in this animal, ...
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Heidi

Heidi

Good with dogs. Spent her life outside and is ready for an upgrade. If you are interested in this ...
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Goldie

Goldie

Gentle and sweet natured. Low-medium energy. Good with dogs and seems ok with cats. If you are int ...
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Rocky

Rocky

Brother to Apollo. He's the social butterfly of the cage free cat room! If you are interested in ...
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Apollo

Apollo

Apollo is the brother to Rocky. He will come to you for pets and scratches and he loves his brother! ...
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Thor

Thor

Poor boy was covered in fleas and missing most of his back fur. He's on the mend now. He thinks he i ...
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Smoke

Smoke

Smoke came to the shelter through no fault of his own. His owner moved to a place that would not all ...
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Lily Belle

Lily Belle

Shy but enjoys being brushed. Needs a quiet home with someone that will help her lose some weight an ...
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Andy

Andy

He was surrendered with his friend, Lily Belle. They both need help losing extra weight. It would be ...
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Elijah Thomasson Is Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's Newest Local Graduate

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Dec

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 ...
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Two Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit

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Dec

Two Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit

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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 ...
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Cookies And Photos With Santa At YMCA

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10

Dec

Cookies And Photos With Santa At YMCA

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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

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Dec

Charges Filed In Road Rage Incident On I-65

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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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Car Lands On Roof In Creek

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Dec

Car Lands On Roof In Creek

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10 Dec 2024

  By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer The Pierce Polk Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately at 2:45pm Monday, Dec. 9, to a vehicle that had left the road, landing on its roof in a creek. The accident in the area of State Road 60 and Voyles Rd. The driver was Cayce Dean, 25, of Jeffersonville. Dean was extracted by the Pierce Polk Volunteer Fire Department. Sh ...
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Education News

Salem FFA Competes In Forestry Judging Competition

16

Dec

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. ...
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BSE Robotics Team Competes At Semi-State

16

Dec

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 ...
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WW Elementary Robotics Team Competes At Musketeer Holiday Tournament

16

Dec

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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Business News

Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding

12

Dec

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 ...
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Alcohol Liability Insurance Submission Deadlines

09

Dec

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 ...
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Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to "Sweet 16"

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Nov

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 ...
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Sports News

Salem Lady Lions Basketball Loses 65-26 Against Corydon

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Dec

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 ...
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Salem Lions Basketball Wins 64-50 Against Mitchell

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Dec

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- ...
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WW Senators Beat EHS Musketeers With Buzzer-Beater

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Dec

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 ...
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Government News

Houchin Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee

16

Dec

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 ...
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Braun Announces Several Cabinet Picks

12

Dec

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 ...
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Attorney General Announces Recent Recalls

09

Dec

Attorney General Announces Recent Recalls

09 Dec 2024

  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in November. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, return or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their ...
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Lifestyle News

Here's To Our Health 2025

10

Dec

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 ...
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SHS Class of 1964 Meets

09

Dec

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 ...
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This Week In Indiana History, Dec. 8-14

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Dec

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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Latest Washington County Mugshots

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.  
Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies and are public records.

 

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