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Jackson County Police Arrest Man on Drug Charges After Chase
On April 14, 2017 Reserve Deputy Brad Barker entered the Bells Ford River Bridge Access site in the 6000 block East of State Road...
Final Weeks of Session By State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem)
The Indiana General Assembly is in the final weeks of the 2017 legislative session. This year I have worked on several important measures that...
Help Save The Medora Brick Plant; Vote on USA Today
You can help a newly formed nonprofit in Jackson County hopes to earn grant money to save the former Medora Brick Plant by voting...
DNA Collection Bill Headed to Governor
A bill authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) requiring DNA collection of individuals arrested for a felony passed the Indiana General Assembly and...
Connick Jr. To Sing National Anthem at Derby
Grammy and Emmy award-winning entertainer Harry Connick Jr. will sing the national anthem at the Kentucky Derby next month.
The jazzman, actor and former "American...
Throwback Thursday – Historically Speaking
Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliott found this old aerial view of trench warfare, along the Western Front, in France, in with the belongings of Salem's Charles...
City To Flush Hydrants Beginning April 17
The City of Salem will begin flushing hydrants on Monday April 17.
According to Carol Brough, the street department will begin at 9a.
"We are starting at...
Job Fair In Salem April 21
The Washington County Economic Growth Partnership and the Washington County Chamber will combine efforts for a job fair on Friday, April 21 from Noon...
Mushroom Season at Patoka Lake
Patoka Lake wildlife specialist Brian Finch says people are look for morel mushrooms, but remember to ask for permission from the landowners before venturing...
Traffic Stop for Equipment Violations Results in Several Drug Charges
Yesterday evening two young men from Bedford were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop.
ISP Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop near...
