On Feb. 5, RadioShack filed for bankruptcy and the company plans on closing at least 1,784 stores by March 31, with the closures coming in three waves.
Stores in the WSLM listening area include Bedford, Clarksville, Corydon, Evansville, Greenwood Madison, Terre Haute, New Albany and several in Indianapolis and Louisville.
The Salem location in Ace Hardware was not listed in the court documents which listed all closures.
The first tranche of closures includes 162 stores and is set to be complete by Feb. 17.
The second tranche includes 986 stores set to be closed by Feb. 28.
And the third tranche includes 636 stores to be closed by March 31.
As part of proceedings, the company is going to close a number of its stores, while others will survive as part of an agreement with Sprint to create a “store within a store.”
There’s some language in a court document here that says with notice by Feb. 18, certain of the second tranche stores can have their closing date extended to the March 31 deadline.
But either way, 1,784 RadioShack’s will be gone in less than two months.
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music announced that three of its alumni took home a Grammy statuetteSunday night from the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
The win marked the fifth Grammy Award for double-bassist Edgar Meyer, this time for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for “Bass & Mandolin” with mandolinist Chris Thile. Watch their backstage comments.
Pianist Cory Smythe brought home the award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance, with “In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores” featuring violinist Hilary Hahn.
Early-music tenor Aaron Sheehan won for his solo work on “Charpentier: La Descente D’Orphée Aux Enfers” in the Best Opera Recording category. Watch his acceptance speech.
“I was completely stunned by the win for Best Opera Recording last night,” Sheehan said. “It was an honor just being nominated among such distinguished colleagues in the field. I am very proud of the work of the Boston Early Music Festival and honored that they have been so loyal to me as one of their singers. All in all, it was a great night for historically informed performance.”
Also appearing on “Charpentier: La Descente D’Orphée Aux Enfers” are Jacobs alumni Kathryn Montoya, oboe and recorder, and Avi Stein, harpsichord, as part of the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble.
Meyer earned a bachelor’s degree from the Jacobs School of Music in 1984, studying with Stuart Sankey. Smythe earned his bachelor’s degree from Jacobs in 1999, having studied with Luba Edlina-Dubinsky, and Sheehan earned his master’s degree in 2001, after working with primary teacher Paul Elliott and Paul Kiesgen.
As one of the world’s premier music schools, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Musichas the most comprehensive music program in the United States and the largest resident faculty of any music education institution. Approximately 1,600 students from all 50 states and over 55 countries study in a conservatory atmosphere — amidst the academic resources of a major research university — with more than 170 full-time faculty members who are among the finest performers, scholars, composers and educators today.
A 59-year-old Lanesville man has been arrested and stands accused of Child Molestation stemming from a three month State Police investigation.
David H. Crawford, 59, was arrested by the Harrison County Sheriff’s department at his residence located at 2889 Memory Lane NE in Lanesville, IN.
In November of 2014, Detective Dave Mitchell began investigating Crawford after a former family member alleged they were molested by Crawford when the victim was between the ages of six and twelve.
The investigation concluded on February 5th when Detective Mitchell turned the case over to the Harrison County Prosecutor’s Office and was granted an arrest warrant out of the Harrison County Superior Court for four counts of Child Molestation, Class A Felony.
David Crawford was transported to the Harrison County Jail and is being held on a $100,000 cash bond.
Dillard’s is working with Seventeen magazine with its YOUR POLISHED PROM SWEEPSTAKES. During this event, customers can enter for a chance to win by tring on their favorite prom dresses at Dillards.
“Girls then take their picture in the dress and post them to Instagram using the hashtag #dillardsprom2015 and tag @dillardstores,” said Emily Beck of Dillard’s.
Beck said ten finalists will be chosen and the picture with the most votes will win.
Pictures must be posted between Feb. 7 and March 21st. Voting will take place between March 25 and April 1 and winners will be announced by April 3.
First prize is a $3000 Dillard’s Gift Card and a style consultation with a Seventeen Style Pro via Skype, professional hair and makeup for the winner and five friends, limo service to and from their prom, a professional photographer to capture the night and one Seventeen Swag Bag for the winner and her five friends.
Second prize is a $2000 Dillard’s gift card and a Seventeen Swag Bag.
Third Dillard’s Gift Card and a Seventeen Swag Bag.
The seven remaining finalists will each receive a Seventeen Swag Bag.
Dillard’s of Clarksville is working with WSLM to present the First Annual WSLM Prom Fashion Show and Dress Giveaway on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Salem High School Presentation Room beginning at 1p.
They will be on hand to show off the latest styles and fashions in a show involving local girls as models.
Also, there will be a hair and makeup demonstration from 56 West. Linck’s Clothing will be on hand to show off Tuxedo’s and to assist with alterations.
There will be door prizes. The event is free and open to teen girls from around the Kentuckiana area.
Cleaning out your closets? Donate your “gently used” prom dresses and formal gowns to the First Annual WSLM SAY YES TO THE PROM DRESS event on Saturday, Feb. 21.
WSLM RADIO is collecting prom dresses and gowns as well as all accessories — including purses, shoes, gloves, jewelry and hair accessories — for an upcoming event for girls in the WSLM listening area.
“Prom season is upon us and I want all the girls in the Kentuckiana area to experience the prom,” said Becky White, WSLM Owner and General Manager.
“I know some girls don’t have the resources to go to the prom. My goal is that any girl who wants to go to the prom, can get a dress at this event and have the chance to not only look beautiful on the outside but to have an experience that makes her feel like a princess on the inside.”
The WSLM Prom Fashion Show and Dress Giveaway will take place in the Salem High School Presentation Room on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1p. The event is free and open to teen girls in the Kentuckiana area.
Dillard’s of Clarksville will be on hand to show off the latest styles and fashions in a show involving local girls as models.
“Girls can come in and see the latest fashions. If they can and are able to purchase a dress, then they will see what’s hot for 2015,” said White. “However, if they can’t afford a new dress, we will have a variety of gently used items that have been donated for them to take and wear to the prom.”
Also, there will be a hair and makeup demonstration from 56 West. Linck’s Clothing will be on hand to show off Tuxedo’s and to assist with alterations.
There will be door prizes and girls will have the chance to win a $3000 Dillard’s Shopping Spree as well as a Prom Prize pack.
Dillard’s is working with Seventeen magazine with its YOUR POLISHED PROM SWEEPSTAKES. During this event, customers can enter for a chance to win by trying on their favorite prom dresses at Dillards.
“Girls then take their picture in the dress and post them to Instagram using the hashtag #dillardsprom2015 and tag @dillardstores,” said Emily Beck of Dillard’s.
Beck said ten finalists will be chosen and the picture with the most votes will win.
Pictures must be posted between Feb. 7 and March 21st. Voting will take place between March 25 and April 1 and winners will be announced by April 3.
First prize is a $3000 Dillard’s Gift Card and a style consultation with a Seventeen Style Pro via Skype, professional hair and makeup for the winner and five friends, limo service to and from their prom, a professional photographer to capture the night and one Seventeen Swag Bag for the winner and her five friends.
Second prize is a $2000 Dillard’s gift card and a Seventeen Swag Bag.
Third Dillard’s Gift Card and a Seventeen Swag Bag.
The seven remaining finalists will each receive a Seventeen Swag Bag.
There’s still time to donate dresses, gowns and accessories.
For more information, call 812.883.3401 or 812.620.7271. Call or email at wslmradio@gmail.com to make arrangements to have your items picked up.
Bring your items to WSLM RADIO, 1308 East Hackberry Street during business hours or to Linck’s Clothing in Salem.
Today, President Barack Obama will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana to discuss the importance of middle class economics, including making the paychecks of working families go further, preparing hardworking Americans to earn higher wages, and keeping good, high-paying jobs in America.
The President will deliver remarks at Ivy Tech Community College, which works to ensure Hoosiers are well-equipped for and connected to good-paying jobs by partnering with businesses that are creating pathways for career advancement, including leveraging apprenticeships and education benefits, and upskilling Americans.
President Obama will speak at approximately 1:30p today and will depart Indianapolis about 5p on Air Force One.
WSLM will be speaking with US Congressman Todd Young regarding the President’s remarks this afternoon.
Monday, February 9th the Indiana Section PGA will recognize their 2014 Players of the Year at the Indiana PGA Spring Meeting at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Ind. Brett Melton of the Country Club of Old Vincennes will receive the Indiana PGA Player of the Year Award.
Brett Melton
For the second year in a row, Melton has been named the Indiana PGA Player of the Year. His season began with a win at the first Tournament Series event of the season held at Prairie View GC. There, he posted a 3-under-par, 69 for a three shot victory.
In the second Indiana PGA event of the season, the Indianapolis Open held at Highland G & CC, Melton just fell short of a second victory. He carded a two-day total of 7-under-par, 133, finishing runner-up to Jon Jozefowski.
In late June, Melton grabbed his second runner-up finish of the season at the Monticello Open at Tippecanoe CC, where he finished just one-shot behind Champion Jon Balyeat.
As the season progressed, it became clear that Melton was always going to be a player in contention. The second Tournament Series event took place at Rock Hollow GC in late July, and Melton’s performance mirrored his first of the season. He posted a 3-under-par, 69 at Rock Hollow to capture his second title of 2014.
After a rained out Southern Open this spring, the event was rescheduled for early September and would be the final Indiana PGA event of the season. Melton capped off his season with a victory at the Donald Ross Course at French Lick, firing a tremendous score of 6-under-par, 64.
Melton also added two top-ten finishes to his list of accomplishments in 2014 and will represent Indiana at the PGA Professional National Championship this June at Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Dave Carich of Harbour Trees will be recognized as the Indiana PGA Senior Player of the Year. After just falling short to Bill Schumaker in 2013 for the Indiana PGA Senior Player of the Year title, Carich played tremendously. 2014 proved to be his year. His seven top-ten finishes and participation in the PGA Senior Professional National Championship earned him the Player of the Year title.
Carich’s best performance of the year came at the Indiana PGA Senior Championship where he finished runner-up to Scott Morris. His runner-up finish earned him a spot in the PGA Senior Professional National Championship held at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. in mid-November. Although Carich did not make the cut in the national event, his participation earned him Indiana Senior Player of the Year points.
Among Carich’s seven top-ten finishes, three were ties for third place. Carich finished third at the second and third Tournament Series events of the season held at Rock Hollow GC and Warren GC at Notre Dame. He also finished third at the Indiana PGA Professional Championship contested at Prairie View GC which qualified him for the PGA Professional National Championship which will take place this summer.
Carich’s low round of the season came at Ulen CC during round one of the PGA Senior Championship where he carded a 4-under-par, 66.
Michael Asbell of The Sagamore Club will receive the Indiana PGA Assistant Player of the Year Award. Asbell truly became a player to watch this season. In almost every Indiana PGA event, he was in contention. Asbell’s season consisted of 11 top-ten finishes, including one victory and three runner-up finishes.
Asbell began his season at the first Tournament Series event at Prairie View GC. There, he fired a 1-under-par, 71 to finish in a tie for second behind PGA Player of the Year, Brett Melton.
In early June, Asbell proved he was a force to be reckoned with, posting a 7-under-par, 65 across the difficult Kampen GC layout. This tremendous round earned him a one-shot victory over Andrew Havill of Carmel.
One month later, Asbell grabbed his second runner-up finish of the season at the Indiana PGA Pro-Assistant Championship, along with teammate Daniel Witt. The duo carded a 36-hole total of 13-under-par, 129 finishing in a tie for second along with Cody McNew and Rick Witt of The Bridgewater Club.
Asbell’s third runner-up finish came at the Indiana PGA Assistant Championship held at Brickyard Crossing GC. This finish earned him a spot in the PGA Assistant National Championship which was held at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. in late October.
Asbell finished in a tie for 25th at the national event, which was partly made possible by a hole-in-one on the par-3, 17th. His ace also earned him the $25,000 National Car Rental Hole-in-one Challenge Grand Prize.
Approximately 30 Indiana National Guard Soldiers, with the 38th Military Police Company, 38th Infantry Division, headquartered in Danville, Ind., are ready to deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The Soldiers, led by 1st Lt. Wade Harshman and Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Horn, will assist with operations of Joint Task Force-Guantanamo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Their mission is to provide safe, secure, humane, legal and transparent care and custody at the base’s detentions facilities.
The ceremony is open to the public and media are encouraged to attend.
Recently, Indiana State Police Superintendent, Douglas Carter, announced the promotion of Delmer Gross and Christopher Keeton to the rank of Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Delmer A. Gross will serve as the Area Investigative Commander for Area IV which covers the southeast portion of the state. Delmer Gross served the previous 10 years as the Polygraph Examiner for Area IV.
Delmer Gross was appointed as an officer in November of 1989. Delmer graduated from Switzerland County High School in 1984 and received a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Indiana State University. Delmer currently lives in Scott County with his wife and two children.
Lieutenant Christopher G. Keeton will serve as District Commander of Sellersburg Post 45. The Sellersburg Post covers Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington Counties. Christopher Keeton was previously a sergeant in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Division.
Christopher Keeton was appointed as an officer in April of 2003 and has served the past ten years in Sellersburg. He is a 1997 graduate of Jeffersonville High School and received a B.S in Accounting from Indiana University Southeast. Lieutenant Keeton currently resides in Jeffersonville with his wife and two children.
