Salem Lady Lions win Henryville Holiday Tourney

December 30, 2013

The Salem High School girls’ basketball team rallied past Henryville 51-45 Friday night to get into the championship game Saturday to face the Lady Eastern Musketeers, winning 42-36.

In the first game, Salem came from behind with a fourth-quarter surge in the Washington County Invitational at Henryville.

Salem (3-8) trailed by eight at the half, but outscored the Lady Hornets (6-5) 24-12 in the final quarter for the victory.

Alex Davidson scored 20 points to lead Salem and Sadie Solday added 13.

Eastern defeated West Washington in the Friday game, 46-26 to get into the Championship game on Saturday.

West Washington defeated Henryville, 41-19 in the consolation game on Saturday night. Shelby Springer led the way with 12 points as the Senators (7-2) handed the Hornets (6-6) their fourth straight loss in the third-place game.

U.S. Postal Stamp To Increase To 49 Cents Jan. 26th

December 30, 2013

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The U.S Postal Service is about to unleash its largest price hike in eleven years for stamps.

The price of a first-class letter and most other mail will increase by three cents on January 26th.

The price of stamps will rise to 49 cents – an increase slated to be in effect for two years as the USPS struggles to raise revenue

Hoosiers Can Report Damage From December Flooding Online

December 30, 2013

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Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by flooding that started December 19 can report damage online at: https://myoracle.in.gov/hs/damage/ia-public.do?method=active&incidentId=IA20131227075303.

A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) website at in.gov/dhs. In the middle of the page under “Featured Topics,” click on “Report Flood Damage – Dec. 19 and ongoing.”

Individuals will be asked to provide their name, address, phone number and type of damage the property sustained. Losses can include structural damage to homes and loss of personal property.

Residents can also contact their county emergency management agency to report damage. IDHS and local emergency management agencies will use the reports to preliminarily assess damage to determine if federal assistance can be pursued.

This report is NOT an application for a grant with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any other assistance program.

FOR QUESTIONS
For questions, contact your county emergency management agency. County agency contact information is available at http://www.in.gov/dhs/2797.htm.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS
Individuals without Internet access are encouraged to contact a friend, family member or neighbor for assistance. Web access is also available at many libraries, religious institutions, community centers or other public facilities. If none of those options are available, individuals are encouraged to contact their county emergency management agency to report damage.