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Indiana Town Backs Out of Pride Festival – Now It’s Getting Sued
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the town of Loogootee, Indiana, because it believes that the town violated people’s First Amendment rights by rescinding their approval for a Pride festival. Reversing Decisions. Organized by a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group called Tri-State Alliance, the town initially granted permission for...
IDHS provides list of violations for ride at Dubois County Fair
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided an updated list of safety violations that were noted during an inspection on Tuesday. On June 11, two of the rider carriages on the Rock and Roll ride were deemed unusable and were not utilized in Dubois County. However, officials say that during […]
Dubois County Fair continues with new inflatables
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Dubois County Fair continues today with new entertainment. The rides at the fair were removed after a girl was injured when she fell from one, which prompted an investigation that found several violations. Fair organizers announced on social media that they have partnered with a different company, Jumping Jack’s Entertainment, to […]
Washington Rotary Club Elects New Officers
The Washington Rotary Club has elected new officers for terms starting July 1. The newly elected officers are:. Additionally, Bob Barron, Frank Guratzsch, and Andrea Tomey were elected to board director positions. Founded in 1919, the Rotary Club of Washington has 37 members and is part of an international network...
Washington Community Schools Prepares for New School Year
Washington Community Schools is gearing up for the new school year, which begins on Friday, August 2. New Students: Call your child’s school to schedule an appointment for registration. Returning Students: Online registration starts on July 16. For Incoming Kindergarten and Pre-K Students:. If you participated in pre-registration in...
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