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Deer vs. Vehicle Accidents on the Rise
Washington County Sheriff Roger Newlon would like to remind drivers that the deer mating season occurs during the fall of the year and can...
Heroin and Fentanyl; A Life Threatening Combination
The Indiana State Police Headquarters Laboratory is sharing the attached news release about the dangers of heroin adulterated with fentanyl drugs. This release was issued Friday...
DNR emergency rule for 2017 deer hunting season
An emergency rule signed Friday by the DNR, filed with the Natural Resources Commission and the Legislative Services Agency, states the following:
“Rifle cartridges that...
The Orleans Chamber finalizing plans for Annual Christmas on the Square
The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is finalizing plans for its upcoming
Annual "Christmas on the Square" event set for December 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Chamber is still...
New Postmark for Santa Claus Holiday Season
The Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office has selected the 2017 special picture postmark for the upcoming holiday season.
On Friday, December 1, the post office...
Jackson County Crash Claims Life of Ohio Man
Wednesday at approximately 4:15 pm, the Indiana State Police and Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle personal injury crash on US...
Davisson Working to find solutions for prescription drug abuse
By Steve Davisson, Indiana Representative, House District 73
Recently, a symposium focused on prescription drug abuse was held in Indianapolis to examine critical and emerging topics...
Police Warn About Jury Duty Scam
Imagine getting a telephone call and the caller identifies himself as Lt. Owens with the Washington County Sheriff's Department.
The caller further advises you that...
Indiana State Police at Sellersburg Welcomes Three New Troopers
Lieutenant Chris Keeton, Commander of the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg welcomed three new troopers to the Sellersburg District.
The three new state troopers...
Taste of Salem Thursday Night (Nov. 2)
The Taste of Salem, which benefits the Salem Education Foundation Dollars for Scholars, will be Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7p at Cornerstone Hall
According to Diana Armstrong,...