Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers that May 3^rd, is Primary Election Day.

WSLM will be providing live election coverage beginning after polls close at 6p. Becky White and Brad Gilbert will be broadcasting live from the Washington County Clerk’s office. 

The coverage will also be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. 

On Primary Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Hoosiers can check their voting status, see polling locations, and view a sample ballot at IndianaVoters.com.

“Exercising the right to vote is foundational to our nation’s democracy. I hope all Hoosiers who have not had the opportunity to vote early cast their ballots on Primary Election Day,” Secretary Sullivan said. “Hoosiers can go to the polls with confidence thanks to the work of election administrators in each of Indiana’s 92 counties to ensure safe and secure elections.”

Thus far, more than 155,000 Hoosiers have already cast their ballots, including more than 120,000 people who have voted during Indiana’s early in-person voting period.

More than half of Indiana counties now offer vote centers, which allow voters to cast a ballot at any polling location in their county. A valid photo ID is required to vote.

Hoosiers may also call the toll-free Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE to speak directly to a representative for information, polling locations and to file grievances. Staff will be on hand to answer calls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Election Day.

According to state statute, the Secretary of State shall request Indiana news media to include a copy of the Voter’s Bill of Rights as part of election coverage. Access the Indiana Voter’s Bill of Rights here: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voters-rights/indiana-voters-bill-of-rights/

Here are the voting locations in Washington County — 

An accident in Spencer County has claimed the life of a 61-Year-Old Indianapolis man.

Dead is Phillip Everett Brown, Jr., 61, 5105 Knollton Road. He was driving a 2016 Honda. 

Injured in the accident was Ronald Wayne Harper Jr., 27, 
1231 Main Street, Tell City. He was driving a 2014 Ford Explorer.

Shortly after 5:00 AM CST, the Honda SUV was traveling eastbound on SR66 near Old Lamar Hwy in Spencer County.

For unknown reasons the Honda drove off of the roadway, overcorrected and traveled left of center into the path of a Spencer County Deputy driving westbound.

The vehicles collided in the westbound lane.

Brown was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Harper was transported to an Owensboro Hospital for treatment then flown to a Louisville Hospital for further treatment.

Harper’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this crash.

Assisting at the scene were: The Spencer County Sheriffs Department, Perry County Sheriffs Department, Spencer County Coroners Office, Chrisney Volunteer Fire Department, Grandview Fire Department, New Boston Fire Department, Spencer County EMS and INDOT.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations beginning Monday, May 2 on S.R. 56 in Scott and Washington Counties.

Work will take place between the Salem Bypass and Zion Road east of Salem.

Drivers can expect lane closures with flagging along this stretch of road.

Chip and seal operations typically last three to four days per location depending upon the weather.

Work will be completed under single lane closures with flagging or daily road closures to prevent damage to both vehicles and the roadway.

During operations, the existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection.

This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated $6-$14 in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Washington County will receive $1 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects. 

In total, more than 220 towns, cities and counties will receive over $107 million in state funding through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.

Funds, awarded twice a year, are for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations.

The Community Crossings Matching Grant, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges.

Since its enactment, the program has awarded more than $1 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects.

Through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs.

Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75%/25% match, while counties with populations greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000 receive a 50%/50% match.

The CCMG offers two rounds of applications each year, with the next call for applications occurring in July of 2022.

Other communities in the WLSM Listening area include: 

• Bedford $383,320.47
• Bloomington $129,311.22
• Clark County $560,462.50
• Crawford County $368,236.42
• Harrison County $1,000,000.00
• Jackson County $983,240.97
• Jasper $549,846.50
• Jeffersonville $970,154.05
• Jennings County $501,492.27
• Lawrence County $292,300.50
• Marengo $59,723.98
• Milltown $108,568.79
• New Albany $1,000,000.00
• Orange County $998,932.47
• Orleans $14,790.50
• Patoka $69,465.75
• Scottsburg $920,019.44
• Scottsburg $920,019.44