The Washington County Sheriff’s Department arrested former Washington County Engineer and candidate for State Representative Mike Goering Friday, March 22 at 1:45p on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor.

The 14-year old girl involved is from Washington County and was a friend of the family.

Goering was charged with five counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and one count of attempted sexual misconduct with a minor — all Class B Felonies.

A warrant was obtained from Judge Larry Medlock in the Washington Circuit Court.

The bond was set at $120,000 full cash. Goering, 59, and his family have operated Leann and Mike’s Sugar Bush, maple syrup farm in Salem for many years.

He also served for several years as the county engineer. Most recently, Goering has been the Manager/Engineer of the Washington County Solid Waste District.

On March 5, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of sexual misconduct with a minor from a juvenile and her family. Lt. James Strange was assigned the investigation from Sheriff Claude Combs. The Washington County Division of Child Services was informed of the allegation.

The 12 day investigation resulted in charges being filed today’s arrest. Goering was booked into the Washington County Detention Center this afternoon.

And as always, those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Stay tuned to WSLM news for more information about this and other breaking news.

The following schools in the WSLM listening area are closed or delayed today:

Brownstown Central Comm. School Closed
Christian Academy of Madison 2 hr. delay
Crothersville Comm. 2 hr. delay
East Washington Schools, IN Closed
Greater Clark Co. Schools No Early Childhood Transportation
Madison Consolidated Schools 2 hr. delay
Medora Community School Closed
New Albany/Floyd Co. Schools 2 hr. delay
North Harrison Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Prince of Peace – Madison 2 hr. delay
S. Harrison Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Scott Co. School Dist. 1 (IN) 2 hr. delay
Seymour Comm. Schools-IN Closed
Southwest of Hanover 2 hr. delay
Switzerland County Schools Closed
W. Clark Community Schools Closed
West Washington Schools Closed

Indiana University will be facing Ohio State for its final home game at Assembly Hall on Tuesday March 5.

Follow the Hoosiers on WSLM 97.9 FM with the tip off at 9p.

This morning members of the Washington County Drug Taskforce, Salem Police Department, conservation officers, Indiana State Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department issued a search warrant for the Marathon gas station on the west side of Salem.

The search turned up 216 packets of synthetic marijuana called DARKNESS at the Marathon station. The street value of each packet is $40 so the total value is $8640.

Police also found more than $5,000 in cash in a safe at the gas station and an undisclosed amount in a post office box at the local post office in Salem. juana called DARKNESS at the Marathon station. The street value of each packet is $40 so the total value is $8640.

Police also found more than $5,000 in cash in a safe at the gas station and an undisclosed amount in a post office box at the local post office in Salem.

Another search was conducted at a residence in Campbellsburg. It is not known at this time if anything was found at that residence.

According to Assistant Salem Police Chief Reggie Terrell, officers have been receiving complaints about the establishment selling synthetic marijuana for more than a year.

Because of the hard work of all departments, said Chief Troy Merry, this raid occurred.

According to Merry, no arrests have been made and the gas station will remain closed at the time.

Two other search warrants are being issued to search other residences.

According to police, this is illegal to sell in Indiana. It was not offered for sale over the counter.

“It was there if you knew who to ask. It was an under the counter thing.”’

Labeling on the packages says it contains 5 grams of PURPLE HAZE.

The packaging also says it not for sale to minors but is for sale to those 19 and older. That is not true.

Stay tuned to WSLM RADIO NEWS for more details on this and other local and regional news stories. WSLM BREAKING NEWS

2013 GIRLS SECTIONAL ACTION

Class A, Sectional 61 will be at Springs Valley.

Orleans vs. Crothersville on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30p and Trinity Lutheran vs. Springs Valley at 7:30p.

West Washington plays the winner of game one on Friday night at 6p and Medora plays the winner of game two at 7:3pp

Class 2A, Sectional 46 at Paoli

Clarksville vs. Paoli Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6p and Crawford County vs. Henryville at 7:30p.

Providence plays the winner of game one Friday at 6p and Eastern plays the winner of game two at 7:30p.

The championship game will be Saturday at 7:30p

Class 3A, Girls Sectional 30 at Scottsburg

Corydon Central vs. North Harrison at 7p on Tuesday, Feb. 5

Scottsburg vs. Salem on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6p
Silver Creek vs. Charlestown on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30p

Brownstown Central will play the winner of Tuesday’s game Friday at 6p

The winner of game 2 and game 3 will face off for a game on Friday at 7:30p

The championship game will be played on Saturday at 7p

There is a winter weather advisory for the WSLM listening area that has been issued for this evening and in the morning.

Stay tuned to WSLM 97.9 FM and AM 12 20 for the latest in weather updates as we receive them

The following schools in the WSLM Listening Area will be operating on a delay for today (Tuesday, January 22)

Brownstown Central Comm. School 2 hr. delay
Christian Academy of Madison 2 hr. delay
Crawford Co. Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Crothersville Comm. 2 hr. delay
East Washington Schools, IN 2 hr. delay
Harrison Co. Head Start 2 hr. delay
Harrison Co. Alternative School 2 hr. delay
Jennings Co. schools 2 hr. delay
Lanesville Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Medora Community School 2 hr. delay
North Harrison Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
North Lawrence Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Orleans Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Paoli Community Schools 2 hr. delay
Prince of Peace – Madison 2 hr. delay
S. Harrison Comm. Schools 2 hr. delay
Salem Community Schools 2 hr. delay
Scott Co. School Dist. 1 (IN) 2 hr. delay
Seymour Comm. Schools-IN 2 hr. delay
So. Crawford Co. Head Start 2 hr. delay
Southwest of Hanover 2 hr. delay
Trinity Lutheran High School Opening at 10:30 AM
West Washington Schools 2 hr. delay

North Crawford Head Start will be closed today

Former IU basketball player Kent Benson joins Melvin Hardin tonight for another broadcast of the Salem Middle School Cubs 8th grade undefeated team on WSLM 97.9 FM and AM 1220. Also broadcast here on wslmradio.com

WSLM BREAKING NEWS

East Washington and Salem Community and West Washington Schools are on 2-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 22 because of the predicted cold temperatures.

Washington County Family YMCA Pre-School  is on a one hour delay.

Post your delays or closings here or call 812.883.3401; fax to 812.883.2797 or email to wslmradio@gmail.com