Dorothy L. Green Johnson, age 92 of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Salem Crossing Nursing Home.

Born February 20, 1933 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Clare Patrick and Hester L. (Sullivan) Winslow.

She was a retired employee, after 47 years of the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company in Salem and was a member of the Eastview Church of Christ.

On September 26, 1950 she married Mike M. Green, who passed away August 24, 2004.

In 2007 she married Carl R. Johnson, who survives.

Also surviving are: Several nieces and nephews; 1 brother: Ivan E. (Glendle) Winslow of Arkansas; 3 step daughters and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Private Services were held and Dorothy was laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

E&H Tubing of Jackson County will be expanding their pipe fabricating business in Salem as soon as August with up to 40 employees and about a $4 million investment in the first year (including a $2.7 million with another $1.4 million worth of steel).

The company will be signing a five-year lease with an option to buy two buildings on the former Smith Cabinet property. 

“When we come to Salem, we’re going to stay in Salem. We want to be part of the community, increase the tax base with an estimated payroll of about $900,000 a year,” said a company representative who spoke to the council Monday afternoon. “If we’re successful, we could bring $20 million in business to Salem.” 

He said the company had been successful in Brownstown and had looked at several other locations before settling on Salem. 

A second expansion could add more fabrication in another building with more employees. 

The council approved the five-year abatement with a 6-0 vote. 

E&H Tubing creates steel tubing for the ag industry as well as for gates, satellite posts, carports, boat docks, gates, metal buildings and for lawn and garden applications. 

The City of Salem is set to begin the next phase of its waterline replacement project on April 1, 2025, continuing vital infrastructure improvements in alignment with the ongoing highway project.

The South Main Street Waterline Project will extend from the south gate of the square to the bridge on Main Street and is expected to last approximately 120 days.

This project is part of the city’s ongoing commitment to enhancing water quality and modernizing infrastructure to better serve residents and businesses. 

Due to the water line being in direct conflict with road improvements, the work is fully funded through grants secured by the Mayor’s Office via the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

There will be no additional cost to city ratepayers.

Throughout the project, traffic will remain open, and all businesses along South Main Street will continue operating as usual. The city appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents, businesses, and visitors as crews work to complete these necessary improvements.

“We are excited to continue making investments that improve essential services for our community,” Mayor Justin Green.

“This project is a step toward ensuring reliable and high-quality water access for our residents, and we are grateful for the state and federal partners.”

Friday night, March 21, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash on Harmony Springfield Road and Bailey Road. When officers arrived, they identified the driver as Michael Roettger, 66, of New Harmony.

Roettger displayed signs of impairment and further investigation at the scene revealed he was allegedly under the influence of meth and marijuana.

Further investigation developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for Roettger’s residence located at 10002 Bethsaida Church Road, New Harmony.

During the search of the residence, officers located approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, four legend drug pills, one syringe, a scale with white residue, and drug paraphernalia.

Roettger’s wife, Christine, was at the residence during the search. Michael and Christine Roettger were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are being held on bond.

This is an ongoing investigation and toxicology is pending.

Arrested and Charges:

Michael Roettger, 66, of New Harmony, IN

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine with a Weapon, Level 5 Felony
3. Possession of Methamphetamine with a prior Dealing Conviction, Level 5 Felony
4. Possession of Legend Drug, Level 6 Felony
5. Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
6. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
7. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
8. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor

Christine Roettger, 60, of New Harmony, IN

1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Alex Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Gage Cummings, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Office