Treasurer has special hours for Spring Taxes
The Washington County Treasurer’s office will have special hours the week of MAY 6-12, 2014.
Treasurer Bob Woodward wants people to know spring taxes are due by May 12 and there are plenty of opportunities to get them paid on time.
Special hours are:
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 CLOSED FOR ELECTION DAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 8:00 A.M. TIL 5:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 8:00 A.M. TIL 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 8:00 A.M. TIL 5:00 P.M.
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 8:00 A.M. TIL 5:00 P.M.
THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS OF MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TIL 4:00 P.M. ON DATES NOT LISTED ABOVE
CURRENT TAX PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE AT FIRST HARRISON BANK OR PUT IN THE TREASURER’S DROP BOX LOCATED AT THE SOUTHSIDE COURTHOUSE WINDOW or paid online at
www.washingtontax.net. There is a small fee charged for paying online.
Hanover man dies at Hardy Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Hanover man who was fishing at Hardy Lake near Austin.
68-year-old Herschel Horine was fishing at the Lake with his wife when he fell from his boat and was unresponsive. His wife was able to free Horine from the water, other boaters in the area saw the incident and responded to help.
Horine was transported to Scott County Memorial Hospital by emergency crews where he was pronounced dead.
The incident is still under investigation.
Mayor discusses Saturday Safe 60 Meeting in Borden
Representatives of Southern Indiana communities met in Borden Saturday morning to discuss the SAFE 60 project, which aims to widen State Road 60 from Washington County through Clark County. The stretch of road has become one of the more dangerous roadways in Indiana. This is an initiative spearheaded by Salem Mayor David Bower.
Mayor Bower spoke to WSLM on Saturday morning. This is audio from that broadcast.
Jinny Scifres Run 4 A Cause 5K Raises Nearly $3,000 for Relay for Life
The seventh annual Jinny Scifres Run 4 A Cause 5K once again raised nearly $3,000 to support the Washington County Relay for Life. After several years of chilly, wet weather, this year proved to be the best weather yet, with sunshine and ideal temperatures. Approximately 95 individuals participated in St.Vincent Salem Hospital’s signature event.
The 2014 top finishers were:
Top 3 Male Winners Top 3 Female Winners
- Cecil Evans 1. Melissa Nicholson
- David Aly 2. Alice Blevins
- David Hildebrand 3. Amy Carroll
In addition, we would like to thank the many sponsors who helped make this event a huge success. Gold Sponsor: Thomas E. Scifres, PC, Attorney at Law. Silver Sponsors: Jerry Hammond Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning, Knapp, Miller Brown Insurance, Pacers and Racers, Hammond Mobile Home Contracting and Salem Ace Hardware. Bronze sponsors were: Alexander Lawn Service Inc., Jay and Judy Brown, Kevin Nance, Kovert Hawkins Architects, Salem Rental, Inc. and Shrum Supply Company.
We would also like to thank all the St.Vincent Salem Hospital associates who volunteered to help, Salem Community Schools for the use of their facilities; the St.Vincent Salem Auxiliary for assisting with the event and Eye Associates for donating water.
ISP Spring Driving Tips
The Indiana State Police would like to remind citizens that the farm planting season is upon us and often requires large farm machinery to be on the road. This requires drivers in rural areas to be alert to the possibility of encountering slow moving farm machines. Motorists should be prepared to slow or stop to avoid a collision with a farm machine turning into a field or driveway.
Tips for Farmers and Rural Drivers:
•Farm machinery can unexpectedly turn onto a public road from a field or driveway. It is important for everyone to have patience and share the road.
•Farm machinery travels slower than normal traffic, often at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less. Automobile drivers must quickly identify farm equipment and slow down immediately to avoid rear end crashes.
•Slow moving farm machinery, traveling at less than 25 miles per hour, are required to display a slow moving vehicle emblem on the back of the equipment. This is a quickly identifiable sign to other motorists. All lighting should be working properly and be highly visible.
•Slow moving vehicles are required to pull off to the right when three or more vehicles are blocked and cannot pass on the left.
•Machinery that is half on the road and half on the shoulder may suddenly move completely onto the road. Machinery may take up more than one lane to avoid obstacles such as road signs.
Before passing farm machinery:
•Check to be sure that machinery is not turning left. Look for left turn lights or hand signals. If the machinery slows and pulls toward the right side of the road, the operator is likely preparing to make a wide left turn. Likewise, sometimes to make a right turn with wide equipment, the driver must fade to the left.
•Determine if the road is wide enough for you and the machinery to safely share.
•Look for roadside obstacles such as mailboxes, bridges, or road signs that may cause the machinery to move to the center of the road.
•Be sure there is adequate distance for you to safely pass.
Extra patience, careful driving habits, and the use of highly visible markings, and lighting will help prevent crashes involving farm machines and automobiles.
Sullivan donates $2500 to West Washington Basketball Team
Local farmer Todd Sullivan has directed a $2,500 donation to the West Washington High School Basketball Team. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the school purchase uniforms and equipment for their student athletes.
Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states.
“The high school basketball team has been having some difficulty raising funds for new uniforms. Thanks to Monsanto that is no longer a worry. It brings me joy to help out in this way,” said Sullivan.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like West Washington High School, who are doing important work in their communities. The program offers farmers the chance to win $2,500, which is then donated to the farmer’s nonprofit of choice. The search for funding to sustain and enhance programs is a year-round job for nonprofit organizations across the country. Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, farmers have been able to support a variety of groups, such as schools, fire departments, community centers and youth organizations like 4-H and FFA.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched in 2010, and has since donated over $16 million to more than 6,500 nonprofit organizations across the country. America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America’s Farmers initiative, which highlights and celebrates the important contributions of farmers like Todd Sullivan.
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Moped driver causes accident south of Salem
Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies Saturday night were looking for a moped driver who numerous people reported was driving erratically and weaving from one side of the road to the other.
While looking for the moped driver, officers were notified about an injury accident involving a van and moped in the 5700 block of Motsinger Road.
According to a police report, 40-year-old Norman Fletner of Scottsburg, driving the moped, was traveling west when for an unknown reason he crossed the center line when cresting a hill and collided with a 2012 Dodge Caravan driven by 37-year-old Kelli Burns of Salem.
Feltner suffered internal injuries and was flown by medical helicopter to the University of Louisville Hospital.
Burns and her passenger, 33-year-old Nattasha Snelling of Pekin, both complained of chest pain. Both were wearing seatbelts during the incident.
According to police Feltner was the moped driver that officers had received numerous complaints about.
