Coffee Club Podcast 09-24-2014
Coffee Club Podcast 09-24-2014
Swap Shop Podcast 09-23-2014
Swap Shop Podcast 09-23-2014
Coffee Club Podcast 09-23-2014
Coffee Club Podcast 09-23-2014
Gun Dealer Suspects Sought in Sunday Shooting
Authorities in Jennings County, Indiana say a gun dealer was shot and killed during a robbery of his business west of North Vernon, likely on Sunday.
Officers found the body of Scott Maxie, 61, on the floor of his business, Muscatatuck Outdoors, along County Road 200 South Sunday night. An autopsy showed Maxie died of a single gunshot wound to the head and he had been killed inside his store, according to a Jennings County Sheriff’s Dept. statement released late Monday.
Sheriff’s officers, state troopers and federal ATF agents also determined 47 guns had been stolen from the business, the statement said. ATF said in a separate statement that the guns include handguns and long guns.
Investigators checked out tips in Indianapolis and closer to Jennings County throughout the day Monday. Officers remained on the scene until 7:30 p.m. Monday, the statement said.
ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information in the case.
Anyone with tips is asked to call the Jennings County Sheriff’s Dept., 812-346-8642; Indiana State Police, 812-689-5000; or the ATF Field Office, 317-287-3500.
Conservation District Farm Tour in Orange County
This year’s conservation farm tour in Orange County will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Jim Daugherty will welcome the public to his farm, where he will discuss his livestock conservation practices. A free meal will be served.
Speakers will include Lee Schnell, Orange County Natural Resources Conservation Service district conservationist, and Kevin Chastain, Crawford County Natural Resources Conservation Service district conservationist.
Those planning on attending are encouraged to call in advance. Calls should be directed to the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District office at (812) 7233311 or the Orange County Extension Service office at (812) 7237107.
Salem/Washington County Celebrates 200 Years This Weekend
A birthday party 200 years in the making will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27 in Salem as both Salem and Washington County celebrate its founding in 1814.
Events will kick off on Saturday morning with a Bicentennial edition of the 2nd Annual WSLM – Washington County Family YMCA Rock N Run at 7a at the local Y.
At 9a, the Salem Public Library will take the top off the 1964 time capsule. Items will be removed and publically put on display at the library at 4p.
Mayor David Bower will hold a free public brunch at the American Legion at 10a.
At noon, several organizations will hold a Birthday party for kids on the courthouse lawn.
Later at 2p, the bicentennial parade will be held, followed by WSLM’s Homegrown Concert LIVE on the southside of the Courthouse. The concert includes local and regional acts who will be playing from 4-10p. The concert is free. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy.
Fireworks will end the evening at the Washington County Fairgrounds and those in the downtown area will have a great view of them.
WSLM BROADCASTING FROM SALEM HIGH SCHOOL STREET FAIR
The Salem Lions homecoming game will kick off Friday at 7 p.m. when the Lions host the Charlestwown Pirates.
WSLM RADIO will broadcast live from before the game from the Street Fair held on North Harrison Street in front of Paul A. Graves Athletic Field from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with WSLM Intern Madison Bills.
There will be music, drinks, snacks and activities for the family.
Those attending will also have a chance to win IU football tickets from WSLM- a $180 value. Tickets will be given away every 30 minutes.
