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Stewart Wins Clerk Treasurer Nomination By 119 Votes

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Former Washington County Treasurer Kevin Stewart will be running this fall for the City of Salem Clerk Treasurer after the Democrat party chose him to be their candidate, ousting incumbent Patricia Day Persinger, by 119 votes.

Persinger, who has held the position in Salem under the past two Democratic mayors (Judy Chastain and current Mayor David Bower) received 281 votes. Four of those votes were early votes.

She received 41.26 percent of the vote.

Stewart received 398 votes at the polls and 2 early votes. Stewart received 58.74 percent of the vote.

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Merry Will Face Haendiges in Fall Salem Mayor Race

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Voters turned out in force today for the City of Salem primary election and voted for change.

In the Mayor’s race, former Mayor Judy Chastain was defeated by 25 votes by Salem Police Chief Troy Merry. He will be the Democrat candidate in this November’s election.

Chastain, who was defeated two terms ago by current Mayor David Bower, received 317 votes. Merry received 342.  Chastain received two absentee votes while Merry received 4 absentee votes.

The total votes were Merry 346 to 319.

State Farm Insurance Agent Ron Haendiges defeated Washington County Assessor Jason Cockerill for the Republican nomination. for Mayor candidate.

Haendiges received almost twice as many votes — 240 to Cockerill’s 125. There were no absentee votes for either of these candidates.

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Ron Haendiges gets a hug from his wife, Pam, after hearing that he won the Republican nomination for City of Salem Mayor.
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City of Salem Police Chief Troy Merry hears that he just won the Democratic Nomination to run for City of Salem Mayor this November.

 

Delano V. Mann, 82

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Delano V Mann, age 82, entered into rest on May 5, 2015, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Ky.

He is survived by his son, Danny Mann and his partner, Lou Franklin, and 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his mother Cordia Mann, father Ralph Mann, sons Jerry Mann and Robert Mann, and brothers Burnice & Bodine Mann.

Funeral will be at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra, Indiana at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 and from 11:0 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Scott County College & Career Fair Set for May 14

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Mayor Bill Graham will be hosting the Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair at the Mid-America Science Park on Thursday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Scott County residents looking for employment or exploring career options are encouraged to attend.

Employers will be recruiting for numerous jobs spanning a wide array of industries. Schools and colleges will also be available to discuss educational opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to dress in business attire and bring multiple copies of their resumes. Some employers will be holding job interviews on-site during the event.career_fair

“We want to do everything we can to connect businesses with talented employees in Scott County,” said Mayor Bill Graham. “There are a number of options available for people who are looking for a new opportunity.”

Employers and educators participating in the Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair include:

  • Morgan Foods, Inc.
  • Multi-Color Corporation
  • Samtec
  • The City of Scottsburg
  • Scott County Economic Development Corporation/Mid-America Science Park
  • ILPEA Industries, Inc.
  • Ivy Tech Community College – Sellersburg
  • Adaptive
  • Aisin Drivetrain, Inc.
  • Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive, Inc.
  • Avon – Janet Morman-Clark
  • CASA Program of Scott County
  • FedEx Ground
  • Genesis Plastics and Engineering, LLC
  • Indiana National Guard
  • Indiana Tech
  • Integrity Staffing
  • Interim Healthcare
  • Kentucky Truck Sales
  • L.K.S. Rose, Inc.
  • Mason and Mefford
  • National Youth Advocate Program
  • New Hope Services, Inc.
  • Nerium International – Julie Dulaney
  • Rauch, Inc.
  • Region 10 Workforce Board
  • Saegesser Engineering, Inc.
  • Scott Memorial Hospital
  • Spartan Staffing
  • Walmart

 

Employers throughout Southern Indiana are invited to participate and may register by visiting www.maspark.orgor by contacting Anita Walker at (812) 752-7268.

The Mid-America Science Park is located at 821 S. Lake Road South, Scottsburg, Ind., 47170. Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair sponsors include the City of Scottsburg, Scott County Economic Development Corporation, Mid-America Science Park and Indiana Municipal Power Agency.

Maude Rebecca Benefiel, 89

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Maude Rebecca Benefiel, 89, of Paoli, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, at IU Health of Paoli.

She was born June 16, 1925 in Rosehill Virginia to Joseph Clint Marcum and Mary Shackford Marcum.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Criss Dewane Benefiel, 3 sisters Lee Osborne, Roxie

Campbell and Ruby Dean and 4 brothers White D Marcum, Cecil Marcum, Roy Marcum and Jack

Marcum.

She retired from the Essex Corp in Orleans Indiana.

Survivors include:

2 Sons:

Maurice Dewane Benefiel and wife Sharon Paoli, IN

Rybrin Darrell Benefiel and wife Patty Paoli, IN

Daughter:

Gwendolyn Kay Benefiel Tuell and husband Donnie Paoli, IN

Also surviving MaudeBenefiel are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step

grandchildren, one step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Valeene Christian Church in Valeene.

Visitation to be held Tuesday May 5, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

226 West Campbell Street Paoli, IN. Interment will follow at Valeene Christian Church Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com

Marjorie Lucille McCutcheon Lapping, 92

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Marjorie Lucille McCutcheon Lapping, 92 of Paoli passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at,

Bloomington, IN. She was born on June 1, 1923 on Tater Road in Orange County to Franklin Elwood

Lindley and Edith Irene Veatch. She graduated from Paoli High School in 1941, attended Earlham

College one year and during World War II was a lab technician at E.I. Du Pont de Nemours at Charleston,

Indiana on the swing shift for 2 years. She earned a BS in Home Economics from Indiana University and

taught 5 years at Paoli, 4 years at Thornton Fractional Township High School in Calumet City, Illinois.

She attended University of Colorado two summers and while there was told she was the first women to

climb the back of the Red Rocks near Denver. She received MS in Education from IU. She married

Homer Gene McCutcheon from West Baden on August 27, 1953 and continued to teach in Calumet City

and after having two children they moved to Indianapolis where she taught 25 years at Arsenal

Technical High School. She earned Certification in Audio-Visual from Indiana University and A-V

Director for 12 years. She is listed in the 1973-1974 issue of Outstanding Educators in America. She

was interested in photography , genealogy, gardening, and using the computer.

Gene died January 1, 1974 and she later married Philip Lapping on November 8, 1975, She

retired June 1, 1984, after teaching 34 years and returned to her home town of Paoli on October 8,

1987, served 7 years as president of the Orange County Historical Society, 1 year as Vice Regent of the

Lost River Chapter DAR. She belonged to the Paoli Friends Meeting, Arsenal Technical High School,

Retired Teacher Association-life member; VP Orange County Genealogy Society, Washington County

Genealogy Society; Veitch Historical Society; American Home Economics Association-Emeritus;

Association for Educational Communications & Technology.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene McCutcheon, husband Philip Lapping,

one sister Thelma Foddrill, and one step grandchild Ethel Elaine Hill

Survivors include:

Son: David Gene McCutcheons Indianapolis, IN

Daughter: Mary Ann Staley Paragon Indianapolis, IN

Sister: Helen Marshall Hardinsburg, IN

Grandchildren: Laurie Jean Staley-Jones; Logan Gene Staley; Sara Jean McCutcheon; Candice

Rose McCutcheon; David Gene McCutheon Jr., Stephen Byers. Great-Grandchildren: Corbin James

Staley; Ethan Joseph Jones; Isabel Maxine Jones; Trinity Nicole Jones, Richard Joseph Levarn IV, Aunt:

June Veatch, Cousins: Dr. William Veatch Howells; John Mach Howells; Mariella Clements Stout;

Geraldine Veatch Allender, Stephen Day; Jennifer Day Doyle.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Paoli Friends Meeting, Paoli, IN Visitation

to be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church on Tuesday. Interment to follow at the

Paoli Community Cemetery. Dillman-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com

Billy Ray Costin, 80

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Mr. Billy Ray Costin age 80 of Pekin passed away Monday, May 4 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Costin was born October 13, 1934 in Georgetown, Indiana the son of Otis and Ethel Saxby Costin.  He was former owner of Northside Service Station in Pekin and retired from East Washington Schools.  He was a member of Pekin Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife:  Faye Lewis Costin.  They were married March 27, 1953.  He is also survived by a son:  Joseph Eric Costin of Pekin, two daughters:  Cynthia Morrow and Jill Costin both of Salem, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son:  Danny J. Costin, a brother:  Ernie Costin, a sister:  Mary Brickey and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.

Two Perry County Women Killed in Monday Night Crash Near Chrisney

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A Monday night crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer resulted in the death of two Perry County women.

Around 9:16 P.M. Central Time, Violet E. Patterson, 67, 125 South 4th Street, Apt 111, Cannelton, was traveling east on State Road 70, just east of Chrisney, in a 2003 Toyota Echo.

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As Patterson was approaching US 231, she crossed the southbound lanes but did not stop in the paved section of median before proceeding across the northbound lanes.

As Patterson crossed the northbound lanes, Patterson drove into the path of a 2001 Kenworth Truck, hauling a 38,000 pound coil of steel.

The driver of the semi, Billy Ray Widener, 37, Marion, NC, did not have time to react or attempt to avoid striking Patterson’s Toyota. The crash pushed the Toyota north through the intersection and over posted highway signs.

Patterson and her passenger, Velma L. Bolin, 125 South 4th Street, Apt 113, Cannelton, were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Spencer County Coroner. Widener was transported to Owensboro Health in Owensboro, Kentucky for evaluation.

The northbound lanes of US 231 were closed for two and a half hours while State Police investigated the crash. The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Chrisney and Grandview Fire Departments, and the Spencer County Coroner’s Office.

The crash was Investigated by: ISP Trooper Kaitlyn Greene and Sergeant Philip Hensley

Tuesday Election Will Set Salem’s Mayor Race

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Tuesday’s Primary Election will set the field for this fall’s mayoral race in the City of Salem.

(R) Jason Cockerill, current Washington County Assessor, will face (R) Ron Haendiges, a State Farm insurance agent for the Republican nomination.

(D) Judy K. Chastain, former Salem Mayor and long-time Clerk-Treasurer and (D) Troy Merry, City of Salem Police Chief. ELECTION NIGHT

Hank Jacoby D) who was running for Mayor, will remain on the ballot, although he passed away on Thursday, April 16.

In other races, there are no Republicans on the ballot of City of Salem Clerk-Treasurer.

There will be a race for Democratic nomination as incumbent (D) Patricia Day Persinger and former Washington County Treasurer (D) Kevin W. Stewart.

Council Member At Large City of Salem

  • (R) Justin T. Green 106 Macon Ave. Salem IN 47167
  • (D) Johnny R. Sullivan 103 N. Posey St. Salem IN 47167

 

Council Member Dist. #1 City of Salem

  • (R) Dan R. Libka 601 Old State Rd. 60 East, Salem IN 47167
  • (D) John Smedley 110 Macon Ave. Salem IN 47167

 

Council Member Dist. #2 City of Salem

  • (R) no candidate filed.
  • (D) Warren N. (Truck) Jones 604 S. Main St. Salem IN 4716

 

Council Member Dist. #3 City of Salem

  • (R) Steven A. Crane 1 Cavanaugh Ct. Salem IN 47167
  • (R) John D. Fultz 509 W. Mulberry St. Salem IN 47167
  • (R) Robert (Bob) Lemmons 402 W. Mulberry St. Salem IN 47167
  • (D) Lesle Gilbert Leis 912 N. Main St. Salem IN 47167

 

Council Member Dist. #4 City of Salem

  • (R) James (Jim) Snelling 106 Virginia Ave. Salem IN 47167
  • (D) Mark W. Hobson 301 E. Mulberry St. Salem IN 47167
  • (D) Wally Terkhorn 100 Ball Court, Salem IN 47167

Late Night Abduction Victim In Stable Condition After Chase and Shooting

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A Taswell woman is in stable condition tonight after she was shot and chased by her former fiance from Jeffersonville.

The abduction of a Warrick County woman Saturday night in Chandler ended Sunday north of Taswell in Crawford County after the suspect allegedly shot his victim and later took his own life.
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Around 11:00 Saturday night, Tara N. Garland, 36, Chandler, was taken at gunpoint outside her Warrick County residence by Bradley R. Sease, 45, Jeffersonville, IN, her former fiancé.

After Sease abducted Garland, he ordered her to drive to a rural area in Crawford County on Morgan Road, where he continued to hold her at gunpoint.

Around 6:00 Sunday morning, Garland was able to get away from Sease and get into her vehicle to attempt to drive off. Sease fired several shots at the vehicle, striking it twice. One of the bullets entered the vehicle and traveled through the driver’s seat, striking Garland in the back.

Garland continued driving, eventually stopping at a residence on Highfill Chapel Road. She told the resident what had happened, who in turn dialed 911 to get Garland help.

Troopers with the Indiana State Police and Deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area. After gaining preliminary information about the case, they began to search for Sease. Sease was located a short time later near where the vehicle had been parked overnight with what investigators believe was a self inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy is to be performed on Sease.

Garland was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where she is currently listed in serious but stable condition.

This case remains under investigation.