WASHINGTON —
Reading roundtable to meet
Carnegie Public Library invites you to participate in our reading roundtable. This group will meet once a month to share what you are reading with others and gain insight into your fellow patrons’ opinions on new and old books.
Meeting will be Monday, at 6:30 p.m. in the small reading room. For more information, call 254-4586.
Boil order issued by DCRW
Daviess County Rural Water is issuing a precautionary boil order for customers on CR 75E, south of Fountain View Church and customers on CR 150S, west of the U.S. 50 Bypass.
DCH board to meet Thursday
The Board of Trustees of Daviess Community Hospital will meet in executive session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The open session will be at 9:30 a.m.
SAFS activities for the week
Monday— Prairie Village biscuits and gravy 8:30 a.m.; bingo 10 a.m.; Enhance Fitness 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday — Computer Lessons 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Movie & Snack 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday — Transitions “How to deal with stress” 9 a.m.; Washington Nursing Center bingo 10 a.m.; Enhance Fitness 2:30 p.m.
Thursday — Bible Study 10 a.m.; Crochet Club 1 p.m.
Friday — Wabash Valley Eye Center bingo 10 a.m.; Enhance Fitness 2:30 p.m.
Friends for Animals meeting
The monthly meeting of Friends for Animals will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Washington Carnegie Public Library, 300 W. Main St. Everyone is invited to attend.
Early voting to begin
Early voting in person for the Nov. 6 General Election will begin in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Voting will continue Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until noon Monday, Nov. 5. Voters will need to show an Indiana Driver’s License, an Indiana I.D. Card, a U.S. Passport, or other photo I.D. issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.
The clerk’s office, located on the top floor of the courthouse, will also be open Saturday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those voters who cannot make it to the office during regular hours.
Persons requiring a ballot be mailed to them, or need ing assistance to vote should contact the voter registration office at 254-8679.
Library activities for Oct.
The Washington Carnegie Public Library will offer the following youth programs during the month of October. Call 254-4586 for more information or to register for any programs.
Lego Fun @ Library
Oct. 4 Time: 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and older
Bring your families and friends to build, create and have fun around a monthly theme. Donations of Legos welcomed. Registration not required.
Toddler Time
Oct. 5, 19, 26 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ages: 2-3 year olds
Children and parents come along and join the fun. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and craft focused on different themes each week. Sign up for the month of special story times with your little one. Registration is required.
Lapsit Rhyme Time
Oct. 11, 18, 21 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ages: 6 to 18 month olds with caregiver
These programs will be entertaining for the children and instructive for parents and caregivers. Developmental tips related to activities, stories and rhyme will be presented. Early literacy skills will be highlighted. Signup is required and space is limited.
Local News
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Area Briefs
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WHS wins SeaPerch title
Washington’s SeaPerch teams took home gold at last Saturday’s national competitions at the IUPUI Natatorium.
The WHS NJROTC STEM team won first overall out of 100 teams competing at the national finals. The NJROTC team took first in the obstacle course and the deep water transfer portions of the competition, and received special recognition in the technical innovation.
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Washington man arrested on molestation charge
A Washington man was arrested Friday for one count of child molesting. Jacob Tyler Taylor, 19, 603 E. Main St., Apt. 3, was arrested by city police for a count of Class B felony child molesting.
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Lyons gets 65 years
Dressed in a bright green jumpsuit and escorted by members of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, Corey Mitchell Lyons, 23, entered the court room, and sat hunched over a table with his family sitting behind. On the other side of the room sat family members of a baby who's was life was taken too soon and the mother of Lyons’ child Savanna Johnson.
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ND graduating Friday
North Daviess High School will hold its commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Friday in the high school gymnasium.
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Police Report
CITY REPORT
Monday
8:36 a.m. - An employee of Fast Max, 1200 E. Nat’l Hwy., reported a drive-off worth $16.09. The driver was identified via video and after contact, went back and paid for the gas. A debit card malfunction was blamed. -
Area Briefs
1968 WHS reunion planned
Washington High School Class of 1968 is planning a casual reunion to be held at 7 p.m. June 22 at Mulligan’s. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. -
Four arrested in meth bust
Four Washington residents were arrested Friday night following a meth lab bust.
At 1:40 a.m. Friday, city officers noticed a smell near 902 W. Walnut St.
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Republicans to vote on new trustee
Republicans from Washington Township will meet today to vote on a new township trustee.
Fifteen committee chairmen from Washington Township will vote at 8:45 a.m. today to fill the position following the death of Albert “Pete” Showalter, who died on April 13. -
North, Owens 'Play' hard
North Elementary School celebrated its field day Friday with games, ice cream, inflatable fun houses and Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders.
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B-R to graduate 41
Barr-Reeve High School will hold its 48th commencement exercises on May 25, in the high school gymnasium at 2 p.m. Again this year, the graduation will be an afternoon affair.
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