The latest weather event has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for much of Indiana.

National Weather Service Meteorologist John Hendrickson says a couple of inches of snow will begin to fall this (Tuesday) afternoon, with a total of 5-8 inches along the I-70 corridor. Some areas in northern Indiana could get 7-10 inches of snow.

Hendrickson says the southern part of the state will see some different weather in this storm. He says Bloomington, Columbus and other cities in the southern part of the state will see more of a wintry mix.

Freezing rain/sleet will mix with the snow and will change over to all snow by late tonight (Tuesday). Hendrickson says 3-5 inches of snow will fall in southern Indiana. He wind speeds will pick up and temperatures will drop after the snow and ice.

He expects a high of 10 in northern Indiana, 14 in Indy and closer to 20 degrees in the southern part of the state.

Any youth in Washington County interested in joining 4‑H, who has not already done so, should get enrolled by March 1^st. Youth may enroll online, at a 4-H club meeting, or at the Extension Office. There will also be two 4-H Sign-Up Open Houses scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 27. Youth and a parent may stop by the Purdue Extension Office any time before 7:00 p.m. on these two dates to enroll, pay the 4-H enrollment fee ($20 for regular and $5 for mini) and pick up their 4-H materials. 2013 4-H members who have not re-enrolled should can also enroll at one of the 4-H Sign-Up Open Houses.

To view the 2014 4-H Handbook or obtain 4-H enrollment forms, visit the Purdue Extension – Washington County website at https://www.extension.purdue.edu/washington and click on the 4-H Youth Development page.

Youth may also be enrolled online and pay their fee by credit card. To enroll online go to https://www.four-h.purdue.edu/enroll/ and follow the directions. It is best if a parent does this so they can also fill out the online consent form. Online enrollment instructions can be found on the Washington County Extension website listed above.

Youth are encouraged to sign up for 4-H and pay their enrollment fee by March 1^st. The enrollment fee will be an additional $5 per person for those enrolling after March 1.

Regular 4‑H is open to anyone currently enrolled in grades 3 thru 12. Anyone who is currently in Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade is eligible to join Mini 4‑H. Youth unable to attend club meetings can still join 4-H as an independent member by signing up and getting their materials directly from the Extension Office.

For further  information  concerning  4‑H,  call Purdue Extension – Washington County at 883‑4601 or stop by their office located on the lower level of the Washington County Government Building at 806 Martinsburg Road in Salem.

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to the programs and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. PurdueUniversity is an Affirmative Action\ Equal Opportunity employer. If you have a disability that requires auxiliary aids or special assistance for your participation, please contact the Purdue Extension – WashingtonCounty office at 883-4601.

Want a sweet treat for someone (or even yourself) for Valentine’s Day? “SHC Friends” Relay for Life Team has just what you need – sprinkled white chocolate pretzel rods and white chocolate heart suckers (ones made with sugar free chocolate will also available).

They will be available for a $1 donation that will benefit the American Cancer Society. Also available are Chocolate (foil covered) Red Roses for $1.50 and Strawberry & Cream Heart Pops for 50 cents each.

To pre-order you sweet treats, call Pam Hawes at 620-1559. The sweet treats will be available for pickup next week from Pam Hawes at the Extension Office located on the lower level of the Wash. Co. Government Building, as well as from various team members.

Treat your loved ones for Valentine’s Day and help raise money for the American Cancer Society at the same time.

Here are the results of this weekend’s ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival.  Salem was represented by a fine group of instrumental musicians! said SHS Band Director Bonnie Harmon.

Two will be proceeding to State Solo Ensemble on March 1 at North Central HS in Indianapolis – Chase Loyd and Hunter Meadows – both on Snare Drum.

Congratulations to our Lion and Cub Musicians, and Good Luck to our Vocal Performers – they will be performing at their ISSMA District this Saturday, February 8!

*Group I musicians eligible for State