Washington News

The Indiana Depart-ment of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Washington Carnegie Public Library, located at 300 W. Main St., Washington, IN 47501.

Cadets of the Washington High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps pass in review at the Hatchet House last spring---File photo by Mike Myers.

WASHINGTON -- Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar's wife was arrested Wednesday evening on a drunken-driving charge, Lugar's office said today.

Ouintien Walker admits he's jealous of Lauren Miller and Malcolm White. "What they did made me want to do something special to help someone too," he said.

A part-time jailer at the Martin County Security Center was arrested Friday for trafficking and sex with a female inmate.

THE TELEVISED IMAGES AND WORDS OF ANGRY WORKERS OCCUPYING THE REPUBLIC WINDOW FACTORY IN CHICAGO A YEAR AGO STRUCK HOME FOR FORMER WASHINGTON POST REPORTER JOHN JETER.

"Twenty-first Century is alive and well in the North Daviess High School," said Principal Jed Jerrels during a work session meeting Monday night.

Maci Ducharme, 16, blows away leaves from her home on E. Walnut Street on Wednesday.

To build the next two sections of the road between Oakland City, Ind., and the Crane warfare center, the Indiana Department of Transportation needs to buy more than 250 parcels of land EVANSVILLE - Come Monday, nearly 50 appraisers will pay visits to Hoosiers who own land in the path of a new stretch of Interstate 69.

Malone named 'Volunteer of Year' A celebration of service was hosted by the RSVP Volunteer Center for their active members who volunteered in 2009.

SOUTH BEND A celebration turned into a birthday two Washington High School students would never forget.

The Martin County Council and Commissioners met in a joint meeting Monday night to discuss the idea of hiring Maximus, a company that will create a Capital Improvement Plan for the county.

Vadney Blake, 23, Cannelburg, was sentenced Monday in Dubois County Circuit Court for the beating death of her son, Jalen.

A study this fall concurred with what parents and staff have been saying: Washington High School is crowded.

Head Start takes the fun outdoors Washington Head Start children, teachers and volunteers recently had a day of fun and fitness outdoors.

Amy R. Taylor, daughter of Kenneth A. and Sheila J. Woodall of Nashville, and Rick A. Newland, son of James and Lynn Greene of Washington, were united in marriage Oct.

A southern Indiana community looks to turn a half million dollar grant into new sidewalks.

WASHINGTON -- Indiana is getting $39 million in federal funds -- including $20 million for Indianapolis Power and Light Co.

The Washington City Council heard more details Monday about two grants the city will receive in 2010.

"It's not for the faint of heart." Though that is not a usual statement made when refering to a library event, it is exactly what Stephanie Holman said.