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Rita Catherine Hartman

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Rita Catherine Hartman, Pekin, age 86, passed away at the Meadowview Health & Rehab Center in Salem, IN. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Concordia, KY to Darrell Ransom and Martha Hartley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith E. Hartman, Sr., her son-in-law Danny Corder, One brother: Darrell Junior Ransom and One grandson: Sean Hartman.

She is survived by one son: Keith E. Hartman, Jr. (Vickie) Two daughters: Gwen F. Corder and Joyce H. Morris (David). Three sisters: Sabina Mae Welch, Martha Louise Hujo, and Mary Joann Murphy. Four grandchildren and four great grandchildren and 12 nephews and 15 nieces also survive.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra with burial in the Central Barren Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm- 8:00pm Wednesday and from 10:00am to time of funeral service on Thursday at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association Greater Kentucky and  outhern Indiana Chapter 3703 Taylorsville Road

STE 102 Louisville KY, 40220-1330

S.R. 56 Bridge Work West of Salem

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Indiana Department of Transportation officials anticipate bridge work will begin at the end of April or early in May on State Road 56 at its steel beam structure spanning Highland Creek and the CSX railroad tracks west of Salem.
One half of the structure will be rehabilitated at a time—allowing traffic controlled by signals at either end of the bridge to continue crossing the structure, according to Harry McGinity, INDOT spokesman.West 56 Bridge
 
E & B Paving is the state’s prime contractor for this $774,725 Seymour District bridge project located just east of S.R. 60 in Washington County. 
The project includes concrete patching, new pavement approaches and guardrail, bridge joint replacement, mud wall construction and installation of a 3/8-inch polymeric bridge deck overlay.  The overlay itself will be done by a specialty contractor.
 
Phase I calls for S.R. 56 traffic to be shifted to a single lane on the north half of the bridge.  It will cross one-direction-at-a-time.  After approximately 45 days, the Phase II traffic pattern will shift motorists to two lanes on the south half of the bridge where a single lane will be open in each direction.
 
S.R. 56’s traffic count at this location is 10,430 vehicles per day.
 
For highway information, monitor social media sites: www.Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast and Twitter @INDOTSoutheast.  Verify travel plans at TrafficWise:  http://www.trafficwise.in.gov.
 

State Police warn about Fraudulent Caller Alleging to be IRS Agent Threatening Legal Action

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The IRS calling scam is making the rounds through Indiana again.  As with past warnings on alleged government representatives calling to threaten immediate jailing for not cooperating with the person calling, please remember to NEVER give personal information to the caller.

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Such personal information to never give over the phone to an unverified caller would include:

·         Bank Account Numbers

·         Social Security Number

·         Birth Date

·         Credit Card Numbers

The most recent scam involves this phone number: 347-389-0029

Citizens should keep in mind that the phone numbers will change frequently.  Whenever you receive a call claiming legal action is pending, or any of the hundreds of various scams that have the common thread of trying to get people to part with large sums of money, you can be certain the call is fraudulent.

A quick check citizens can make to confirm if a phone number is associated with a scam it to type the phone number into your favorite search engine.  You’ll typically see the number has been reported as being associated to scam activity.

Regrettably, these scams nearly always trace back to a foreign country and it is virtually impossible to successfully prosecute the persons responsible for these criminal acts.  Unfortunately these scams will continue as long as a percentage of the population responds by sending money to the scammers.

When an unsolicited call comes to your home, business of cell phone and has the common factors of being threatening and demanding money, be assured that 99.9% of the time it is a scam.  Just hang-up.  They won’t call back.  They will just move on to the next number looking for someone to victimize.

For more details on IRS scams, visit this website: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Warns-of-Pervasive-Telephone-Scam

Jacoby, 52, Mayoral Candidate Found Dead Thursday

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Democrat Candidate for City of Salem Mayor Hank Jacoby, 52,  was found dead in his home early Thursday morning.

He unexpectedly passed away in his sleep. A cause of death has not yet been reported. 3f4843b

Originally a native of New England, Jacoby claimed Salem and his own for the past nine years. He began working at Kimball International in June 2006 as a Materials Manager and had moved up to become the Global Sourcing Commodity Manager in June 2010.

Prior to that, Jacoby had worked as a supply chain coordinator at Mill’s Pride in Waverly, Ohio for 11 years.

In October 2008, Jacoby joined the Washington County Chamber of Commerce where he served as president and director for more than five years. He worked hard and helped to grow the organization back to full health.

 

Recently, Jacoby had entered the political arena and had been campaigning for the Democrat  party nomination to run in the fall election as Mayor of Salem.

Washington County Democrat Chair Doug Leatherbury said he was excited about Jacoby running in the primary. “He’s certainly reaching people that the party hasn’t reached. I think he had a lot of great ideas and a lot of energy.”

Leatherbury pointed out Jacoby’s campaign was a bit non-traditional. “He decided not to use yard signs and instead was putting people to work in the community holding his signs in high-traffic areas. He was doing something different which got people’s attention.”

Jabody served on the board of directors of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Washington County Economic Growth Partnership as well as being a member of Rotary. He also served as a SOAR! tutor and was on the Work One: Workforce Investment board.

Arrangements are pending.

Manhunt Ends in Three Arrested On Burglary Charges

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After one burglary suspect was at large for most of the day Thursday, he is now under arrest, along with two others, with more arrests to follow after a rash of burglaries around Washington County, some dating back to Winter 2014.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to serve a warrant for theft on James Pumphrey, 37, Henryville on Thursday afternoon at Partin’s Auto Salvage, 3859 N Cox Ferry Rd, Salem.SO-BURGLARY-Arrest

According to Sheriff Roger Newlon, the person had been going between counties. A tip told them he was at Partin’s.

“He was across the road and watched the police pull in and he ran into the field,” said Newlon. “We’ve been searching for him ever since.”

After investigating several thefts and burglaries in Washington County, Deputy Brad Naugle, Detective Brent Miller and other officers developed suspects in the case.

Naugle had received information about Pumphrey’s location on Wednesday, April 15 and a warrant was issued.

As officers arrived, Pumphrey fled the scene on foot into a field and then into a wooded area.

While at the area on Cox Ferry Road, another person of interest was located – Randy L. Pumphrey, 32, the brother of the suspect, who was later arrested after admitting his involvement in at least one of the burglaries.

Priscilla Crane, 31, Louisville, was also arrested for warrants in Kentucky.

James Pumphrey led police around the area all afternoon and evening and was last reported in the Highland Church area. At some point, he received a ride to Henryville where at approximately 11p, he was located at his mother’s residence in Henryville. He was taken into custody and transported to the Clark County Detention Center.

WSLM contacted Newlon last evening after several reports from concerned citizens. Newlon said wanted to put the public at ease. “This is not a person who is believed to be dangerous,” he said.

James is charged with three counts of burglary, Level 4 Felony; six counts of theft, Level 6 Felony and two counts of burglary, Level 5 Felony, three counts of aiding, inducing or causing an offence (burglary), Level 4 Felony; three counts of aiding, inducing or causing an offence (burglary) Level 5 Felony.

Randy Pumphrey has been charged with one count of aiding in burglary, a level 4 Felony.

Naugle said the investigation is continuing and more arrests could be possible.

Crave Mobile Coming Saturday to Eddie Gilstraps from 11a-3p

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Get your crave on! The White Castle Crave Mobile is coming back to Salem on Saturday, April 18 from 11a – 3p.

Cravers can stop by Eddie Gilstrap Motors to order their sliders, sign up to win Holiday World tickets from WSLM RADIO and see the latest Ford, Lincoln and Mercury and Jeep models in the area. IMG_20150122_165016-685x320

“Since its launch two years ago, the Crave Mobile has been wildly popular among Cravers in areas without a White Castle restaurant,” said Jamie Richardson, White Castle vice president.

“In fact, the Crave Mobile logged more than 20,000 miles in its first year. We’re thrilled that we can reach our legion of loyal fans as well as spread the passion for our iconic Sliders to new Cravers across the nation.”

Year-round, Cravers can track where the Crave Mobile is by following White Castle on Twitter (@CraveMobile1 and @CraveMobile2).

The Crave Mobile is available for private rentals and is ideal for corporate functions, weddings, birthday parties, or anywhere Cravers are looking to share their passion with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors.

Walmart Bass Fishing League Starts Saturday, April 25

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The 2015 Walmart Bass Fishing League season will continue with six tournaments on Saturday, April 25.

The Cowboy division will take on the Red River; the Hoosier division opens at Lake Monroe; the Mississippi division heads to Pickwick Lak;, the Mountain division competes on Dale Hollow Lake; the Savannah River division will tackle Lake Hartwell and the Shenandoah division stops at Kerr Lake.

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Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day events.

Cowboy Division

Red River
Grand Ecore Recreation Area
1071 Tauzin Island Road
Natchitoches, La.

NOTES: The bass fishing on the Red River is expected to be good. Local reports indicate the water temperatures are in the mid-sixties, which means bass will be active and moving to their spawning locations. Anglers will mostly be fishing the main river around cover like wood and grass mats. Popular baits this time of year include spinnerbaits, creature baits and jig-n-craw riggings. A five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds is expected to win this tournament.

Hoosier Division

Lake Monroe
Cutright Ramp
4850 S. State Road 4463
Bloomington, Ind.

NOTES: Lake Monroe is expected to produce some quality stringers this tournament. Anglers will find fish near deep points and breaks as bass move into pockets. Previous winners have found sizable bass in bushes located in the backs of these pockets. Local reports also indicate largemouths are being caught along emerging weed lines. Jigs, buzzbaits and creature baits will all be utilized by anglers. Five bass totaling 14 pounds are expected to take top honors.

Mississippi Division

Pickwick Lake
JP Coleman State Park
613 County Road 321
Iuka, Miss.

NOTES: Pickwick Lake always fishes well this time of year. Local reports indicate bass are active along bluffs, in the backs of main-lake pockets and are being caught on main-lake flats using Carolina rigs. Spots above the Pickwick Dam are producing a lot of sizable largemouth as well. Spinnerbaits in shallow water are also expected to be a strong pattern. A five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds will most likely take this tournament.

Mountain Division

Dale Hollow Lake
Star Point Resort
4490 Star Point Road
Byrdstown, Tenn.

NOTES: At Dale Hollow Lake, both prespawn and spawning fish will be found all over the lake this time of the season. Previous winners have found their winning bass coming from pockets off of the Wolf River. Typically filled with laydowns, logs and other cover, jigs and umbrella rigs should prove to be dominant for anglers choosing the Wolf River pattern. Other anglers will be seen fishing main-lake points with jigs and crankbaits. A 21-pound, five-bass limit is expected to tip scales in the winner’s favor in this tournament.

Savannah River Division

Lake Hartwell
Tugaloo State Park
1763 Tugaloo State Park Road
Lavonia, Ga.

ah Division

Kerr Lake
New Nutbush Park
115 Jack Wade Farm Road
Henderson, N.C.

NOTES: Bass are expected to bite well on Kerr Lake this tournament. A popular pattern for tournament anglers will be to target the shad spawn. Anglers will be seen throwing Zoom Lizards and other creature baits along banks. Bass should also be found spawning in this event. In these conditions, medium or deep-diving crankbaits will be popular. A five-bass limit nearing 14 pounds will most likely take home the top prize.

NOTES: Lake Hartwell is expected to fish well this tournament. This time of year many of this fish will be in the postspawn phase which means anglers will find them starting to suspend in deeper water. In order to catch these fish, anglers will reach for deep-diving crankbaits as well as underspins. Anglers may also choose to fish main-lake points where blueback herring are attracting bass. A 19-pound stringer with five bass will most likely win this tournament.

ShenandoThe BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 50 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American. The 2015 BFL All-American is being held June 18-20 on Kentucky Lake in Buchanan, Tennessee. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the Rayovac FLW Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

ABOUT FLW

FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2015 over the course of 240 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visit FLWFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Police Still Looking For At-Large Criminal Around Cox Ferry Road

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City, County and State Police are looking for a suspect in a rash of thefts that fled today during an attempt to serve a warrant for his arrest.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to serve a warrant for theft on a person today at Partin’s Auto Salvage, 3859 N Cox Ferry Rd, Salem.

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According to Sheriff Roger Newlon,  the person had been going between counties. A tip told them he was at Partin’s.

“He was across the road and watched the police pull in and he ran into the field,” said Newlon. “We’ve been searching for him ever since.”

The City of Salem Police and Indiana State Police have also been helping with the search, which is still underway at this hour.

Newlon said the suspect is still at large but is hopeful officers will make an arrest later this evening.

Newlon wanted to put the public at ease. “This is not a person who is believed to be dangerous,” he said.

More details will be released about property recovered by this person and other details. Stay tuned to WSLM RADIO and wslmradio.com for details.

Brooks one of 150 authors at Bowling Green Book Fest

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More than 150 authors and illustrators, including New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon, well known for her “Outlander” series and Terry Brooks, author of the Shannara series are expected to be in attendance for the Southern Kentucky Book Fest weekend of April 17-18 at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center.

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“We are very pleased with the number and quality of authors and illustrators we will have with us this year,” said Kristie Lowry, Literary Outreach Coordinator for WKU Libraries and Book Fest organizer. “In addition to the headliner, who has a very loyal following, there are many wonderful authors for readers of all ages.”

Book Fest weekend is full of author presentations, panel discussions, and book signings as well as theKentucky Writers Conference featuring writing workshops on Friday, April 17, presented by several authors who will be at the main Book Fest event on Saturday, April 18. Friday also includes Children’s Day with hundreds of school-aged children visiting presentations and getting book signed by favorite and newly discovered authors. A new program this year is a Writers Workshop for Teens geared toward youth in grades 9 through 12. For information on that or to register, go to sokybookfest.org and click on Children’s Day.

Jamie Ford, Terry Brooks and Chloe Neill are a few well-known authors who will be on hand at SOKY Book Fest. Bestselling picture book author Doreen Cronin, known for “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” and “Duck for President,” will be attending both days along with illustrator Mark Crilley who has his work featured in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and CNN Headline News and Comcast on Demand.

SOKY Book Fest is a partnership project of WKU Libraries, Warren County Public Library, and Barnes and Noble Booksellers. For information, visit the website at sokybookfest.org or contact Book Fest organizer Kristie Lowry at WKU Libraries at (270) 745-4502.

The Southern Kentucky Book Fest is one of the state’s largest literary events. Held in Bowling Green, Kentucky each April, Book Fest draws thousands of readers of all ages who welcome the occasion to meet their favorite authors and purchase signed copies of their books.

The Southern Kentucky Book Fest partnership consists of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Warren County Public Library, and WKU Libraries. These entities collaborate throughout the year on a variety of literary events designed to fulfill the mission of the partnership: to encourage reading and the love of books, and to be a positive force in promoting literacy in our region and state.

The panel and presentation schedule for Saturday, April 18 can be accessed by clicking the box below.

Diana Gabaldon’s presentation will be on Saturday, April 18 in Room 163A-C of the Knicely Conference Center at 9 a.m. CDT, and the presentation will also be broadcast on TV screens in Room 130 (the Regency Room). Tickets are not required, and seating will be first-come, first-served. The main doors to the Knicely Conference Center will open at 8 a.m.

Diana will sign books in Book Fest’s main signing area, Room 208A-J, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. We ask that no outside items be brought to the event to be signed. Barnes

Groban singing at Derby, Concert set for Oct. 13 at Louisville Palace

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Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban will be coming to Louisville twice this year — once to sing the National Anthem at the Kentucky Derby on May 2 and as part of his national tour at the Louisville Palace in October.josh-groban-320

Groban has announced that he will launch a Fall 2015 North American tour in support of his upcoming album Stages. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will begin on Sept. 12 in Atlanta and will include a stop in Louisville, KY at The Louisville Palace Theatre on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30pm.

THE STAGES TOUR will visit specially selected theaters around the country, giving fans accustomed to seeing Groban perform in arenas (as he did on his 2013 “In The Round” and “All that Echoes” tours) a more uniquely intimate experience.

With every ticket purchased online, fans will receive a choice of either a standard physical or a standard digital Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Tickets for the Louisville show go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, April 24 at www.Livenation.com,  www.Ticketmaster.com, the Louisville Palace box office and all Groban will make several television appearances during release week for Stages, which is due from Reprise Records on April 28. He will appear on Good Morning America on April 28, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Live! with Kelly and Michael on April 29, and Dancing With The Stars on May 5.