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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day tomorrow for Southeast Indiana
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Thursday July 20, 2017 in...
4-H Belt Buckles for Salem at Museum
The Washington County Historical Society was very fortunate to receive a limited donation of these beautiful Washington County 4-H belt buckles from Dr. Edgar...
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Jennings County
Officials at Jennings County Jail have confirmed the capture of Strong Arm Robbery suspect Travis Jerome Groce. He was booked into the Jennings County Jail...
Building Use Study Proposes Changes in Courthouse Configuration
With the Washington County Clerk's office and Circuit Court moving out of the courthouse, there will be some space that's freed up.
Earlier this year,...
Deputy Tracks Identity Thief From Phone Number Used To Make Purchases
A 34-year-old Columbus woman is in jail on three counts of identity theft.
Lisa N. Joyner, 34, of Columbus, was arrested Tuesday for Theft, Fraud,...
Courthouse Study Shows Restoration Could Reach $1.3 million
The Washington County Commissioner received an updated study they commissioned earlier this year from Fishers-based Arsee Engineering and Fritz Herget showing three phases of...
Counterfeit Money Being Passed in Salem and Pekin
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Department, counterfeit money is once again starting to circulate in the Salem and Pekin areas.
Local businesses are...
Robber On Loose – Armed and Dangerous, Police Say
Travis Jerome Groce, 35, is wanted for his involvement in a Strong Armed Robbery that occurred today (July 17).
He was last seen wearing a...
SR 335 Repairs Begin Thursday Greenville To Pekin
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to make repairs to State Road 335 between Greenville and Pekin—beginning this Thursday — weather permitting.
Motorists will be directed around...
Police Release Sketch To Help Public Identify Killer in Double Murder
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Delphi Police Department and the Indiana State Police are requesting assistance to identify the person depicted in this...


















