The Eastern High School Acts of Kindness Club plans to hold a community flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, in the front parking lot of the school.
Space can be purchased for $20. All funds raised from the sell of space will be given to Kosair Children’s Hospital. Vendors can purchase space up until the day of the event. Just arrive and pay for the space before setting up.
Should the weather be inclement, the market will be moved to April 16.
A Marengo man was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at Ind. 37 and 39th Street.
According to a Bedford Police report, Michael Jones of Bedford was traveling east on River Bluff Road and told police he saw a car going south in the right lane of Ind. 37 so he waited for it to pass and then proceeded to attempt to cross the southbound lanes of Ind. 37 to get to the median so that he could continue north on Ind. 37.
Jones told police that a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 55-year-old Crecelius Perry of Marengo was in the left lane but didn’t see the car because an unknown vehicle in the right lane was blocking his view.
Jones’ 2000 Toyota Corolla then collided with Perry’s car causing Jones’ vehicle to stop in the median, south of the intersection.
Perry told police he didn’t have a chance to stop to avoid the accident.
Jones did not complainof an injury, but both drivers were treated at the scene by an IU Health Hospital ambulance crew.
The Salem Fire Department responded to a general fire alarm at Kimball in Salem this morning at approximately 9:10a.
Two fire trucks were on scene and parked on the north side of the building. Firefighters were inside.
Employees were evacuated and standing in the parking areas waiting for the all-clear well past 9:30a.
According to employees, they did not know where the fire was located but noted that something was on fire inside the building.
Fire runs were a common occurrence when sawdust and wood products were predominant at the factory. However, most, if not all of the wood working has been moved to the Jasper facility in favor of a new line of metal products moved last year from a western facility to Salem.
Midwest Natural Gas was on the scene as well.
An employee confirmed to WSLM that firefighters discovered smoke in a pipe. No word yet on whether or not the cause of the smoke was discovered.
Mr. Archie Smith age 94 of Salem passed away Tuesday, April 5 at Salem Crossing.
Mr. Smith was born July 25, 1921 in Knox County, Kentucky the son of Floyd Smith and Rose Gibson Smith Burnett. He was a retired coal miner.
On February 28, 1943, Archie married Cleo Smith and she preceded him in death on January 27, 2012. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and his parents.
He is survived by three sons: Eugene Smith (Diana) of Lebanon, Indiana, Calvin Smith of Louisville, Kentucky and Wendell Smith (Ruby) of Greenfield, Indiana, a daughter: Fran Robinson (Brice) of Salem, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
A Salem woman was injured Monday just before 9 a.m. in a single-vehicle crash southbound near the 52 mile marker on I-65 in Jackson County.
According to Indiana State Police Trooper Seth Davidson, 19-year-old Haley R. Weedin was driving a 2007 Ford Escape southbound on I-65 near the 52 mile marker when her vehicle entered the median of the interstate.
Weedin is the daughter of Salem High School Athletic Director Hank Weedin.
According to police, her vehicle then crossed the southbound lanes of travel before leaving the roadway and rolling multiple times before coming to a stop.
Weedin was flown from the scene to University of Louisville Hospital by Stat Flight Helicopter for treatment of her injuries. Weedin’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
“This crash is a prime example of how seatbelts undoubtedly save lives,” Trooper Davidson says.
The southbound lanes of I-65 were closed for approximately 30 minutes due to Stat Flight landing on the interstate.
Trp. Davidson and Trp. Ed Olibo were assisted at the scene by the Indiana State Excise Police, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County EMS, and 31 Wrecker.
According to her father, Weedin was very banged up and had asevere concussion with facial cuts and nose pretty banged up.
Indiana State Police are looking for help in identifying a scam artist that took a Salem Jewelry store for several thousand dollars.
According to ISP Public Information Officer, on March 12 at approximately 11:30 am, an unknown white male went into LaGene Jewelers in Salem, IN, pretending to be looking for a ring.
After looking over the inventory of the store he decided to buy a “White Gold Engagement Ring”.
He bought the ring by using a fake Kentucky Driver’s License and a fraudulent bank check.
The white male deceivingly identified himself with the fake Kentucky Driver’s License as Dylan Craig.
He also gave a false phone number and stated that he just recently purchased land in Washington County.
Anyone knowing the identity of the man pictured with this release is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg at 1-812-246-5424 or inside Indiana at 1-800-872-6743.
Callers can remain anonymous.
Mrs. Julie Wells age 48 of Salem passed away Friday, April 1 at her home.
Mrs. Wells was born September 8, 1967 in Salem the daughter of Jim and Anita Lee Lessig. She was a member of Walnut Grove Christian Church.
She was an employee of the Washington County Health Department.
Julie is survived by her husband: Bill Wells of Salem. They were married December 16, 2013.
She is also survived by daughters: Haley Keltner (Joe) and Brooklyn Graham both of Salem, son: Rowland Wells of Salem, her mother: Anita Lessig of Salem, brother: Gary Jones of Salem and two grandchildren: Waylon and Josie Keltner.
She was preceded in death by her father: James Lessig in 2010.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.
Mrs. Louise Carpenter Pinkston, age 81 of Salem passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Pinkston was born February 13, 1935 in Erwin Tennessee the daughter of Virgil and Exie Ingram Carpenter. She retired from Mama Rosa’s and Lewebb and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Post #41.
On October 4, 1968, she married Benjamin Pinkston. She is survived by five daughters: Marshann Stanley of New Albany, Debbie Roll (Mike) , Sheila Elliott both of Salem, Cathy Meloccaro (Gary) of San Antonio, and Beverly Pinkston of Campbellsburg, one brother: Jerry Carpenter of Kingsport, TN, two sister: Jo Ann Hoesley of Tampa FL, Mae Johnson of Abilene, TX, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents .
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 at the Funeral Home,and Saturday 11-time of service .
Suzzane Reene Alves, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 13, 1957 to Clarence and Geraldine Mudd.
She is survived by her fiancé David Ratts of Salem, Indiana. Two daughters Samantha Tucker, Tabatha (Maurice) May, grandchildren Jacquelynn Herman, Jacob Henries, and Roman May, three sisters Patricia (Sonny) Fenwick, Vicky (Ricky) Mills, Marylou (Jim) Fentress, and one brother Bill Mudd.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carol Mills.
Suzzane was a former employee of Jeans Extrusions.
Her many hobbies included crocheting, baking, playing on the computer, and watching Bewitched.
Funeral services will be held Friday April 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home with interment at Kansas Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday March 31, 2016 at 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday morning April 1st at the funeral home.
William Randall Nichols, age 78, of Salem, passed away on March 28, 2016 at Salem Crossing. He was born on October 18, 1937 in Borden, Indiana.
Randall was a retired Security Guard for Clark Security. He was in the Indiana Guard Reserves. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He graduated from Borden High School in 1956.
Survivors include: wife, Sandra Sue (Gray) Nichols of Salem; mother, Audrey May (Smith) Nichols; 3 sons, Hank Aaron Nichols and his wife Leysa, of Bedford, William Randall Nichols Jr. of Mitchell, and Jeffrey Lynn Nichols; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: father, James Harold Nichols.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 4-8 PM Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Pastor Linda Watson will officiate.
Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net
