Category Archives: Local News

Two-County Pursuit Ends in Washington Man's Arrest
A Washington man was arrested in Petersburg following a police pursuit that started in Washington. The ase began when Washington Police tried to serve a warrant on 42-year-old Eric Logston who escaped...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 10, 2026

Daviess County Tourism to Take Grant Applications Through End of March
Applications are now available for Daviess County Tourism Bureau's grant programs. Those are designed to support and boost local tourism initiatives across the county. The grant programs are open to n...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 10, 2026

Two Arrested on Separate Charges in Daviess County
Indiana State Police arrested a Washington man early Monday morning for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Greater than .15%, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Operating While Intoxicated w...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 10, 2026

Washington Man Charged with Murder in Weekend Shooting
Washington Police arrested 21-year-old Ashton Lee Baxter of Washington Saturday for Murder, Battery Committed with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. Police were called t...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

Indiana Legislature Hits Halfway Mark
The Indiana General Assembly has hit halftime of its short Legislative session for this year. All bills passed in the Indiana Senate will move to the Indiana House, and vice versa. Jasper State Senato...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

Meth Charge in Dubois County Reality for Lawrenceville Woman
A Lawrenceville, Illinois woman pleaded guilty this week in Dubois County Superior Court to Aiding, Inducing, or Causing Dealing in Methamphetamine. The plea by 38-year-old Melinda Potts was part of a...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

DCH Foundation Healthcare Fundraiser Set for March 20th
Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is launching its first Hoops for Healthcare fundraiser on Friday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. This March Madne...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

Wolf Lionized After 50 Years of Service
Martin County has named its Emergency Management Building after Cameron "Monty" Wolf in recognition of his 50+ years of service. Wolf began volunteering with his father, later directing Emergency Serv...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

Triple A Motor Club Average Gas Price 2.87 Per Gallon
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday stood at $2.87 a gallon, 2 lower than Thursday's national average. It was also 7 lower than a year ago. In Vincennes, to st...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026

Washington Elementary Teacher Gets Foundation Scholarsip
Daviess County's Our Community Foundation has awarded Washington Community Schools a $250 second-semester teaching innovator grant to support Math in the Weather: Hands-On Data and Analysis for Young ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 09, 2026



