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The generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation awarded grants to non-profit organizations serving Washington County by for the Spring 2024 grant cycle. Grants are awarded from the foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.
Outside the Walls was awarded a grant for $3,375.00 to build wheelchair ramps in order to provide a safe way for elderly and disabled residents to enter and exit their homes.
The Dulcimer Homecoming Retreat will be making its way back to Washington County in 2025 thanks to a $1,100.00 grant.
Get ready for fun at the Pekin Fourth of July Celebration! The Pekin Community Betterment Organization was awarded a $4,750.00 grant to assist with carnival rides at the festival.
Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $5,500.00 grant to assist with Personal Protection Equipment for the volunteer firefighters. The equipment protects them from toxic and hazardous materials during fires.
Several students at East Washington Elementary School will be getting new backpacks and water bottles to kick off the new school year. A $1,060.93 grant will be used to purchase those items for their back to school event.
Students in all county schools will be learning about Financial Literacy from Junior Achievement due to a $2,500.00 grant to the organization. Students will be visiting Biz Town and Finance Park in addition to the lessons they’ll be learning.
Free family fun across the county will be available throughout the year thanks to a $14,500.00 grant to the Washington County Family YMCA for substance free alternative events. Look for the events on social media so you can be sure to sign up.
The Home Stretch Foundation, a new nonprofit in Washington County, has been awarded a $6,000.00 grant to support their mission of being a catalyst that paves a smooth transition to successful adulthood for at-risk youth.
A new entertainment platform will be the newest addition at Becks Mill. They were awarded a $4,500.00 grant to aid in the construction of the platform.
Thank you to the donors of Washington County Community Foundation for making our community a better place for our residents through their generosity and compassion for Washington County.
Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever.
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo is gearing up for the 2024 season!
Some helpful information for the season and all rodeos:
1.Check-in takes place Friday nights between 7-8pm and again Saturday mornings from 7-8am
We need to know all scratches and additions BEFORE 8am Saturday morning of the rodeo. If you have signed up for a rodeo and are not going to be able to make it, you need to call the Rodeo Secretary BEFORE 8am Saturday morning of the rodeo so that we do not delay the rodeo looking for your child(ren).
2. Western attire is mandatory for competitors in the arena: long sleeve western shirt, boots and cowboy hat or helmet are required to be worn by anyone competing in the arena. Pre-K competitors are encouraged to follow this as well.
3. The run sheet you have received over email may not exactly match the one the Announcer and Judges will have. This is because we may have someone "scratch" out of an event which would cause the run order to bump up. We may also have some last minute entries to that event as well. Just be ready when your event is going on and listen for your name!
4. Your child(ren)'s minimum $100 sponsorship is due by the third rodeo, July 6, 2024. The minimum per family is $300 for 3 or more children. It is important to meet this deadline so that your child can continue to earn points towards year-end placings. You have the rest of the Season to turn in any additional sponsorship monies if you want to reach other levels of sponsorship awards!
5. If you feed Kalmbach Feeds, save those Proof of Purchase tags from your Tribute Equine Nutrition bags of feed and turn them in at the Announcer's Booth. For each proof of purchase we collect, Kalmbach will give 25 cents back to our Association.
All rodeos take place at:
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Arena
7596 West State Road 56
Salem, Indiana 47167
For more information, please visit sijra.org
The YMCA is hosting Kickball for a Cause, which is their annual campaign fundraiser. The event takes place June 8 at the YMCA soccer fields. Teams will be split into a youth division (ages 10-15) and an adult division (ages 16 and up). The cost for members is $10 per person and the cost for non-members is $20 per person. Teams consist of 10 players per teaam. You may make your own teams or the Y can place you on a team. Rosters and playing times will be posted on June 3. Winning teams will recieve a prize.
Sign up online or at the front desk of the Y. The link to sign up is: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5039/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?...
For more information, contact Devin Shields at
The Y is located at 1709 North Shelby Street
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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.