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Marvin J. Vonnahme, 76

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Mr. Marvin J. Vonnahme age 76 of Salem passed away Sunday, October 18 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Vonnahme was born October 25, 1938 in Breda, Iowa the son of Alios and Elinor Nieland Vonnahme.  He was a retired employee of Bender Lumber.  He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salem Branch.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife:  Judith Dodds Vonnahme on September 8, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife:  Cheri Curtis Vonnahme of Salem, his son: Larin Vonnahme (Gwinn) of Crestwood, Kentucky, his daughter:  Lori Elder (Doug) of Louisville, Kentucky, his brother:  Lee Vonnahme (Lavonne) of Iowa and 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 10AM-time of service.

Dorothy A. Bosler Keltner, 74

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Mrs. Dorothy A. Bosler Keltner age 74 of Campbellsburg passed away Monday, October 5 at 3:15PM at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Dorothy was born July 22, 1941 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Emerson and Leona Sturms Voyles.  She was a retired employee of Caesers Casino  and a member of Westview Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Frank D. Bosler, a brother: Calvin Voyles, a sister:  Carol Byerley and her parents.

She is survived by her husband:  Simpson Keltner of Campbellsburg, a daughter:  Regina Marion of Hardinsburg, a sister:  Donna Dohoney of Fredericksburg, three grandchildren:  Jeremy, Jason and Justin Cox and 4 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 24 at 11:00AM at Kays Chapel Cemetery.

Clifford Voyles, 64

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Mr. Clifford Voyles age 64 of Salem passed away Sunday, October 18 at 3:03AM at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Voyles was born September 11, 1951 the son of Herbert and Stella Jones Voyles.  He was a former employee of Paoli Manufacturing.

He is survived by a daughter:  Deanna Poe of Paoli, three brothers: David, Clinton and Clayton Voyles , a sister:  Diane Voyles and 3 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation or services.

Early Morning Fatality Claims 20 year old driver

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An early morning fatality claimed the life of a 20-year old Salem man in a one-vehicle crash on State Road 135.

Jayln Isaiah Isaac Horton, Salem, was pronounced dead after emergency personnel worked to remove him from the wreckage for more than 30 minutes.

Monroe Township First Responders and Washington County EMS workers were alerted about 7:50 a.m.

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According to Washington County Deputy Allen Taylor, Horton’s Volkswagon car was travelling southbound on State Road 135 north near Rooster Hill Road.

Witnesses at the scene reported that the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road in the curve before Rooster Hill Road, then traveled down the embankment into a concrete culvert retainer.

At some point the vehicle flipped over and came to a rest on the roof of the vehicle.

According to Washington County Sheriff Roger Newlon early morning frost was not a factor.

Monroe Township Fire, Salem Fire Department and Washington County EMS worked to extricate Horner from the vehicle.

Stat-Flight was called to the scene but was later dismissed.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Coroner’s Office also assisted.

The accident is still under investigation.

High Street Closes Wednesday For Paving

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Indiana Department of Transportation’s contractor for the $4,216,800 State Road 56 construction project at Salem plans paving operations on High Street next Wednesday (OCTOBER 21), weather permitting.  This requires full closure of High Street from State Road 56—including the intersection—to Parkview between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Access will be provided for school buses, but residents must use alternate routes during Wednesday’s10-hour closure.  Officials advise local residents anticipating vehicular travel after 7 a.m. to seek nearby off-site parking Tuesday evening.

Temple & Temple is the state’s contractor for full-depth reconstruction of S.R. 56 through Salem from High Street to Heritage Chapel Road—and repairs with resurfacing in Washington County.

Stay informed.  Updated information and a map of the closure are available on the Indiana Department of Transportation TrafficWise service at indot.carsprogram.org. Roadway information is also available by calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.  Follow @INDOTSoutheast on Twitter at www.twitter.com/INDOTSoutheast and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast.

HEAR THE CANDIDATES IN THEIR OWN WORDS AT WSLM RADIO’S POLITICAL FORUM OCTOBER 29 at 7p

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Who’s for increasing taxes? Who’s for taking care of the infrastructure? To fund the local airport project or not?

Find out the answers to these questions and more and get a feel for who to vote for and hear what the City of Salem candidates have to say at the WSLM Political Forum set for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Salem City Hall conference room.images

The forum is sponsored by WSLM and WRLW TV and will be moderated by local attorney Tom Scifres and hosted by Becky White.

“WSLM feels very passionately about the local political scene and wants all of our area voters to be as informed as possible,” said White. “If you can’t get out to hear the candidates in their own words, then you can tune in LIVE on WSLM 97.9 FM and 1220 AM to listen to exactly what’s being said.”

The video of the evening will be aired later on WRLW 17.1

On Tuesday, November 3, Salem voters will elect a new mayor, clerk-treasurer and will choose four city council members. Tune in live on WSLM for live coverage of the election returns.

In the race for mayor, Republican Ron Haendiges will face Democrat Troy Merry, who is currently serving as Salem’s Chief of Police.

Democrat Kevin Stewart defeated incumbent Pat Persinger in the primary and will face Republican Sally Hattabaugh, who was selected by party caucus.

In District 1, Republican Dan Libka, a current council member is being challenged by Democrat John Smedley.

In District 3, Republican Steven Crane hopes to win over Democratic challenger Lesle Gilbert Leis, who has served previously on the council.

Incumbent Wally Terkhorn, a Democrat, hopes to hold onto his seat against Republican Jim Snelling.

Two current council members will face no opposition in the fall election.

Democrat Warren “Truck” Jones represents District 2, and Republican Justin Green, current council president, holds the at-large seat.

Voters only in Salem will be turning out for this election and all four precincts will vote at the Salem Armory located at 1100 N. Shelby St.

Anyone wishing to submit questions for consideration for the WSLM POLITICAL FORUM should email wslmradio@gmail.com.

Questions should not be of a personal nature and may not target an individual candidate.

Tip Leads Troopers to Arrest Jasper Man on Drug Charge

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A Jasper man was arrested today after Troopers followed up on information they received about possible illegal drug activity.

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Arrested and Charged was Travis R. Jones, 24, 705 East 15th Street, Jasper. Jones was charged with Illegal Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Level 6 Felony;Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony and Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor.

Around 12:56 P.M., Trooper Brock Werne and Master Trooper Brian Laroche met with Jones at his residence in Jasper.

Troopers received information earlier in the morning that there was possible drug use occurring at the residence.

After speaking with Jones, Troopers searched areas in the back yard, locating a hypodermic needle and other drug paraphernalia.

Jones was placed into custody and lodged, without incident, in the Dubois County Security Center.

Shannon S. Miller, 51

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Mr. Shannon S. Miller age 51 of Salem passed away Tuesday at his home.

Shannon was born November 26, 1963 in Salem, Indiana the son of Ray and Nancy Marquand Miller.  He was an Army veteran and a member of VFW.

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He was preceded in death by his wife:  Sherrie Miller on October 14, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents:  Eldon Miller, Everett Marquand and Pauline Marquand. He is survived by two sons:  Dylan Miller of Salem and Logan Miller of Salem, a daughter: Lauren Miller of Salem, a brother:  Brent Miller of Salem, two sisters:  Tanya Chrisman of Salem and Rhonda Campbell of Salem, his grandmother:  Olive Miller of Salem and granddaughter: Aria Miller.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM and Saturday from 9Am-time of service.

Early Morning Crash Ends With No Injuries

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Salem Police Department and Washington County EMS responded to a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Road 60 and State Road 160 East this morning at approximately 6:05a. 51fd13dece33c.image

According to SPD Officer Chris Cauble, a Chevy S-10 pickup was traveling eastbound and had stopped to turn on 160 East.

The truck was then struck by another vehicle, which Cauble said, was travelling too fast, and clipped a sign and drove into a ditch by Peerless Gear.

“This shoved the truck into the westbound path of a semi trailer from Columbus,” said Cauble. “It was early morning work traffic and everyone’s in a hurry. One things goes wrong and starts a chain reaction.”

The driver of the car in the ditch walked up the embankment and scared a motorist, according to Cauble. This person locked up their brakes and was rear-ended by another car.

 

According to Cauble, all motorists refused medical treatment.

TRAFFIC STOPS LEAD TO DRUG ARRESTS IN PEKIN

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Two separate traffic stops by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department have led to the arrest of two Pekin men on drug related charges.

Danny Wall, 46, Pekin, and Mathhew Schaffer, 32, Albertson Road in Pekin were both arrested last week in separate traffic stops.

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Guns seized at the home of Mathhew Schaffer, 32, Albertson Road in Pekin

Wall was stopped on October 6th and was found to have an outstanding contempt of court charge.

According to Sheriff Roger Newlon, evidence at the stop lead to a search warrant being issued for Wall’s home.

“We ended up charging him for one Count of Possession of a Synthetic drug, an A misdemeanor,” said Newlon. “A synthetic drug is like spice…that type of thing,” said Newlon.

Wall was also charged with Maintaining a Common nuisance, level 6 Felony, Operating while License Suspended, A Misdemeanor.

Newlon said on October 9th in the evening, another traffic stop yielded the arrest of Schaffer.

“Evidence in the vehicle and his statements lead to a search warrant of his residence and property,” said Newlon. “He also had a writ of attachment for failure to appear.”

Schaffer was charged with two counts of Possession of a Synthetic Drug, both A Misdemeanors.

Newlon said the drug was found in both the home and some in the car.

Schaffer was also charged with Two counts of Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felonies; Two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, A Misdemeanor.

Newlon said Marijuana plants were found behind Schaffer’s garage and he was also charged with one count of Possession of Marijuana, a B Misdemeanor.

Newlon said the investigation continues with Schaffer due to the seizure of several guns at the home.

On both cases, Pekin Town Marshall Jeff Thomas assisted.

If you see something suspicious in your area, don’t forget to call the Salem and Washington County Tip Line at 812.883.6566.

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