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Stand-off with police leads to teen’s arrest

Written by George Browning
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 00:00
A situation turned tense last Thursday when police had a stand-off with a local teen. Washington County Sheriff Claude Combs said the situation ended with a scuffle, but no one was seriously injured.
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By-pass design has Mayor upset

Written by George Browning
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 00:00
Salem Mayor David Bower is not happy with the state’s design of the recently opened bypass, or truck route. Bower said the road is very nice, but he doesn’t feel like there was as much thought put into the safety of the road as their needed to be.
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County plans to take a look at duties of animal control officer in 2013

Written by George Browning
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 00:00
Commissioner Dave Brown did something that is usually reserved for executive session at the group’s regular meeting Dec. 4 – he discussed a personal matter.
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County tournament gets underway Friday

Written by George Browning
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 00:00
The Salem boys’ basketball team is still in search of their first win after suffering their fourth consecutive loss to start the year. The Lions fell to the visiting Jackets of Mitchell Friday 53-36.
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Council includes hiring freeze in salary ordinance

Written by George Browning
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 00:00
The Washington County Council included a hiring freeze in the salary ordinance for 2013. The freeze puts a hold on replacing anyone who would leave a county position. Councilman Mark Manship made the motion for the freeze.
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