Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company has named two staff members to new positions — Cara Cote, Human Resource Manager and Brittany Scherzer as Marketing Manager.

Cara began her banking career with Springs Valley in 2015 as a Personal Banker.

In 2019, she transitioned to the Operations
Specialist, and in 2021 she became HR Specialist.

Cara is a 2011 graduate of Springs Valley High School in French Lick, Indiana. She then went on to earn her Esthetician license from Ideal Beauty Academy. On May 2, 2025, Cara completed the Graduate School of Banking Human Resource Management School.

Cara currently resides in Paoli, Indiana with her husband, Matt, and two children, Lilly and Amelia. Cara enjoys spending time with her family, beach vacations, and cruising.

“I’m honored to step into the role of Human Resources Manager at Springs Valley – a place that has not only shaped my career but also supported my growth every step of the way,” said Cara.

“I’m excited to continue building a positive workplace culture and supporting the incredible team we have here.”

“As we look to the future, strong leadership in HR is essential. Cara has continually demonstrated the work ethic, insight, and care that make a difference,” stated Dianna Land, SEVP & COO. “We are excited to see the positive impact she will make in her role as HR Manager.”

Cara can be reached at 812.634.4843 or ccote@svbt.bank.

Brittany is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School. She went on to attend the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.

She currently resides in Ferdinand, Indiana with her husband, Heath, and three children, Savannah, Zoey,
and Nolan.

She is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer in Dubois County and enjoys reading, watching documentaries, and traveling with her family in her free time.

“I’m honored to step into the role of Marketing Manager at Springs Valley Bank & Trust,” said Brittany. “I look forward to continuing our mission of bringing creative, relationship-driven strategies to our customers and community, while leading a talented team focused on growth, innovation, and impact.”

“Brittany has shown exceptional commitment to our customers and communities,” stated Dianna Land, SEVP & COO. “We are proud to recognize that leadership with a promotion to Marketing Manager.”

Brittany can be reached at 812.634.4802 or bscherzer@svbt.bank.

The City of Salem is proud to announce Senior Night On The Bricks, a special celebration to honor the 2025 graduating class of Salem High School.

This event will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Brick Street, adjacent to Salem City Hall.

Friends, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and share in the celebration.

The event will feature light refreshments and a festive atmosphere, offering a great opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2025 in the heart of historic downtown Salem.

“We are excited to kick off the On The Bricks series with an event that highlights the achievements and future of our community,” said Mayor Justin Green.

“These students deserve to be recognized, and we invite everyone to come out and show their support.”

This afternoon, a Seymour man was arrested on two counts of attempted murder following a shooting inside the Jackson County Public Library.

Emiliano Cuevas-Bravo, 18, Seymour was arrested and incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail on preliminary charges of Attempted Murder-2 counts, Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon-1 count, and Intimidation-1 count.

The initial investigation by Seymour Police Detectives, Investigators with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, and Agents with the FBI-Indianapolis Field Office indicates that just prior to noon today, Emiliano Cuevas-Bravo, age 18, Seymour, entered the front entrance of the library.

Immediately upon entering the library, he fired one shot from a long gun towards two employees working nearby, causing one employee to sustain non-life threatening injuries.

Cuevas-Bravo then went to the second floor of the library where he placed the gun on the floor.

A patron of the library then tackled him and held him there for law enforcement officers.

Seymour Police Officers were on scene very quickly and took him into custody.

Officers from the Indiana State Police, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana Excise Police were also on scene within minutes.

The Columbus Police Department additionally provided valuable resources during the investigation.

Additional information gathered during the investigation indicated that Cuevas-Bravo went to Seymour High School earlier in the morning to initially target a Seymour Police Department School Resource Officer.

Cuevas-Bravo never entered the school or made contact with the officer before he eventually left and went to the library.

Cuevas-Bravo will soon face an initial hearing in the Jackson County Circuit Court.

The multi-agency investigation remains ongoing at this time. Investigators remained on scene throughout the afternoon.

Jackson County EMS and the Seymour Fire Department also assisted at the scene.