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LOCAL NEWS
City Water Task Force Proposed
Featured Local News
14 Mar 2024
City officials are expected to discuss the possible formation of a task force that would investigate the water utility.
The proposal was made by Councilman Roger Pennington during the Monday, March 11, meeting of the Salem Common Council.
Pennington said the task force’s aim wo ...
Council’s Bond Opposition Grows
Featured Local News
28 Feb 2024
Another Salem Common Council member has joined the opposition against obtaining a bond issue to pay for waterline upgrades.
The vote came during a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, which was held before a packed meeting room of about 30 people.
It was the second vote a ...
Dinner Bell Providing Meals Since 1908
Featured Local News
27 Feb 2024
The longevity of The Dinner Bell Restaurant is outstanding!
Owner Jina Smedley proudly displays last's years Reader's Choice Award for Washington County's "Best Burger.The business has had several owners since its origin around 1908, and it goes on preparing good food to this da ...
No Life-Threatening Injuries In Single Vehicle Accident
Featured Local News
27 Feb 2024
On Saturday morning, Feb. 24, a mid-sized Nissan SUV left the North Garrison Hollow Road and hit a tree. This sent the single male driver to University Hospital with non-life-threating injuries.
On the scene were Washington County Sheriff's officers Brad Naugle and Tory Hildreth ...
What's On Your Bucket List?
Featured Local News
22 Feb 2024
A bucket list can mean several things.
It may be something you would like to have done by a certain age, not necessarily before you die. It can be your summer bucket list or goal by a certain time in your life. It’s that list in the back of your head that keeps popping ...
Washington County Farmers’ Market Hosting Annual Meeting
Featured Local News
21 Feb 2024
The Washington County Farmers’ Market Board of Directors is hosting a meeting for past, current, and potential market vendors for 2024. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Washington Co. Government Building Meeting Room (806 Martinsburg ...
Proposed $3.3 Million Bond Vote Fails
Featured Local News
21 Feb 2024
The city was poised to seek more funds for its water utility through a bond issue until a majority of officials balked at the notion of acquiring more municipal debt.
The vote occurred during the Monday, Feb. 12, meeting of the Salem Common Council.
The money was for the city’s ...
WCCF offering $55,000.00 in Spring Grant Cycle
Featured Local News
20 Feb 2024
The Washington County Community Foundation has opened its Spring Grant Cycle. Funds for the $55,000 grant cycle are made possible through generous donors and the foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.
Grant applications for the spring grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF of ...
EDUCATION NEWS
Bradie Shrum Elementary Registration Is Apr. 4
18 Mar 2024
Kindergarten registration for Bradie Shrum Elementary School in Salem will be Thursday, Apr. 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children who are five-years-old by Aug. 1, 2024, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Parents and guardians are required to bring the child or children to school on April 4 to complete registration. All will meet in the Safe Roo ...
East Washington Elementary Kindergarten Registration is Apr. 23
18 Mar 2024
Kindergarten registration for East Washington Elementary School will be Tuesday, April 23, 3:30-6 p.m. Children who are five-years-old by Aug. 1, 2024, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Parents and guardians are required to bring the child or children to school on Apr. 23 to complete registration.
Parents and guardians may call the sch ...
West Washington Kindergarten Registration Is Mar. 20 & 21
18 Mar 2024
Kindergarten registration for West Washington Elementary School in Campbellsburg will be Wednesday and Thursday, Mar. 20 & 21, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Children who are five-years-old by Aug. 1, 2024, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Parents and guardians are required to bring the child or children to school on April 4 to complete registr ...
BUSINESS NEWS
Local Resident Was Named An American Institute of Architects
26 Mar 2024
Local resident John Hawkins was named an American Institute of Architects (AIA) fellow in 2024. This is one of the highest honors that an architect can receive, and he was the only fellow named from Indiana in 2024. Very few architects receive this honor.
John resides in Fredericksburg, Ind., from Salem, and is a graduate of Salem High School. He ...
Indiana Needs Broadband To The Last Acre
26 Mar 2024
Indiana needs broadband to the last acre
By: Randy Kron, president of Indiana Farm Bureau
Rural broadband access is essential to the farms that grow our food, farm families and the quality of life for rural Hoosiers.
According to the 2022 Ag Census, 28% of farms in Indiana don’t have reliable broadband. Technology and connectivity are more impor ...
Washington County Farmers’ Market Opening Day is May 11th
14 Mar 2024
The Washington County Farmers’ Market will open with local goods raised and produced within Washington and adjacent counties on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The market will continue on Saturdays from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Washington County Justice Center parking lot at 801 Jackson St. in Salem through October. When produce is more plenti ...
Symbiotic Success: Small Businesses and Their Communities
27 Feb 2024
Small businesses are an important part of any healthy community as they provide a unique and personal touch and contribute to the local economy. However, supporting small businesses should not be a one-way street. It is essential to acknowledge that small businesses also have a crucial responsibility to give back to the communities that support t ...
The Mill Catalyzes Entrepreneurial Growth through Indiana Uplands Accelerator
23 Feb 2024
IEDC funds vision to create a thriving ecosystem for startups and scalable businesses in the Uplands Region
Bloomington, Ind.—The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced today that it will be piloting a new accelerator program in the Uplands Region. Indiana Uplands Accelerator is a transformative initia ...
Obstacles Facing Small Businesses in the Modern Economy
12 Feb 2024
The latest MetLife and U.S Chamber of Small Business Index has identified issues that many small businesses are confronting in the current economic climate.
Small businesses are the economic engine that runs countries across the globe. Such businesses comprise a larger share of the economic landscape than big firms. Despite how essential a thr ...
Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. announces its Quarterly Cash Dividend
25 Jan 2024
Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) (OTCQX:MSVB), the holding company for Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB (“Bank”), announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on February 23, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close ...
Radius Elects New Board for 2024
24 Jan 2024
BEDFORD, Ind. (Dec. 20, 2023) – Radius Indiana’s Board of Directors announced new members as well as a new set of officers at its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the French Lick Resort.
The board also ratified its 2024 budget that outlines opportunities for the organization and the region to maximize Radius’ current programs and ...
SPORTS NEWS
Varsity Lions Fall to Borden Braves; JV Wins Friday
27 Feb 2024
The Salem Lions boys' varsity basketball team lost Friday's home non-conference game against the Borden Braves by a score of 51-33.
The Braves dominated the scoreboard for all four quarters.
However, Salem's Junior Varsity team got off to a slow start in the first quarter, but rallied every quarter thereafter to post a win of 65 to Bord ...
Hoosier Anglers Can Join Midwest Walleye Challenge
21 Feb 2024
Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes and contribute to fisheries management while providing Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists with valuable data on the state’s walleye, sauger, and saugeye populat ...
All Three County Teams will Begin Postseason Journey on the Road
20 Feb 2024
With the final week of the regular season on boys basketball coming up, the IHSAA released it’s sectional pairings on Sunday night, February 17 as all three county teams will begin this postseason on the road.Salem will play in the Class 3A Sectional 30 at Scottsburg, Eastern will play the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Southwestern (Hanover) and West Wa ...
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Congresswoman Erin Houchin launches New Podcast, "The Contender"
27 Feb 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 22, 2024) - Congresswoman Erin Houchin is thrilled to announce the launch of her brand-new podcast, "The Contender," aimed at providing listeners with candid insights into the world of politics and public service. In each episode, Congresswoman Houchin will engage in thoughtful conversations with influential figures, expl ...
Gov. Holcomb To Send Guard Troops To Texas Border
22 Feb 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Monday, Feb. 12, that effective immediately he is deploying the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Gov. Holcomb joined 13 other governors at the U.S. – Mexico border in Texas earlier this week to receive a detailed briefing from the front lines.
“Federal ...
New Pekin Seeks Building Inspection Help
22 Feb 2024
The Salem Board of Public Works and Safety and Common Council met Monday, Feb. 12, and handled the following business:
APPROVED: An agreement to allow Salem Building Commissioner Ronnie Voyles to provide inspection assistance to New Pekin. The agreement includes a fee schedule so the City of Salem will be reimbursed for the services Voyles ...
LIFESTYLE NEWS
John Hay Center Offers Campsites For Eclipse Viewing
22 Feb 2024
The John Hay Center is offering campsites for viewing the total solar eclipse from Friday, Apr. 5 through Monday, Apr.8.
Campsite size will be 20-feet by 20-feet, with water and restrooms available.
Primitive tent camping is $120 for entire weekend. Mobile camper sites are $225 for the weekend. Both sites include camping from Friday 5 p ...
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The Speed Art Museum Spotlights "India: South Asian paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art
21 Feb 2024
Opening on Feb 16, India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art is the Speed Art Museum’s first exhibition of South Asian art to be hosted by the Speed in its nearly 100-year institutional history.
This marquee exhibition comprises a pair of thematic exhibitions and is drawn from The Edwin Binney 3rd Collection, now ...
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 to be considered innocent of those charges unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are often dropped or lessened. Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies on Mondays and are public records.
