Wynema Lou Callahan, age 84 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Beehive in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Born February 11, 1942 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruby (Kelly) Nicholson.
She was the retired owner of the old Suburban Styles and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. Wynema had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1960 graduate of Salem High School.
On September 2, 1961 she married Harold R. (Ronnie) Callahan, who passed away February 7, 2021.
Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Whitney (Mark) Richardson of Brownsburg, Indiana and Amy (John Zelivetz) Brown of Fredericksburg, Indiana, 1 Sister: Nowana Schroeder of Bloomington, Indiana, 3 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 1 brother: Basil Nicholson and 1 sister: Virginia McClure Zink.
At the Initial Hearing this afternoon at approximately 1:15pm, Washington County Superior Court Judge Dustin Houchin set a $2 million full cash bail for Jeffery A. Mauck, who was arrested on Friday after an attempted kidnapping.
Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller announced the arrest of the 53-year-old Borden man following the attempted kidnapping incident involving a teenage Amish girl in Salem on Friday, October 23.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Pouw and Sgt. Matt Hein were called to 2034 North Naugle Road, in the New Philadelphia area, after a male was reported trying to adjuct a juvenile female at gunpoint.
The property located at 2034 North Naugle Road in Salem is owned by Michael and Susie Schmidt.
Upon arrival, Pouw said he observed a Blue Jeep Cherokee with the engine running. He also said that next to the vehicle were several people restraining a man, later identified as Mauck.
Pouw said he saw another man at the location who identified himself as Lindsey Hopklns, who saw the incident and stopped to help. He produced a silver hangun he said belonged to Mauck and, after unloading it placed it on the ground away from the group.
Hopkins told police he was driving by the residence and noticed the commotion and stopped to help because he knew the residents.
Pouw and Hein said they informed Mauck he was going to be detained and handcuffed him. While rolling him over, police noticed a pair of black handcuffs underneath him.
Police also observed an odor of alcohol from Mauck.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Pouw and Hein noticed he had red eyes and asked Mauck if he had been drinking and he admitted to officers he had.
Miranda rights were administered and Mauck asked to speak to an attorney.
A press release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department also noted police obtained ammunition and two folding knives from the scene.
Mauck was asked about consent for a blood alcohol test and submitted to a chemical test, which was conducted at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. The results were .292 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, which is more than three and a half times the legal driving limit of 0.08% in the United States.
Sgt. Hein interviewed the female victim and noted “[she] stated that she was walking along the driveway at her residence to retrieve the mail when she noticed the Jeep pull into the driveway and approach her. The male driver of the Jeep then asked her if her family sold eggs. She told him no and began to walk away. She then said the driver appeared standing behind her and told her to get in the vehicle. The victim then started to scream and told him to stop. She further states that the driver then pinned her against the Jeep and told her if she didn’t stop screaming he would shoot her.”
According to police the female victim then said she was able to get the pistol away from Mauck and her family members arrived and restrained [him].
The female told police she did not recognize the driver.
Mauck was booked into the Washington County Jail at approximately 7:56pm Friday and charged with the following:
COUNT I – ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING (LEVEL 3 FELONY)
I.C. 35-42-3-2(a) and I.C. 35-41-5-1and I.C. 35-42-3-2(b)(3)(A) and I.C. 35-41-5-1
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK, while armed with a deadly weapon, to-wit: Taurus Int’l Mfg “The Judge” handgun, did knowingly or intentionally attempt to remove CHILD VICTIM by, fraud, enticement, force or threat of force from one place, to-wit: their home to another place, to-wit: Defendant’s vehicle.
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK did knowingly or intentionally confine CHILD VICTIM without the consent of CHILD VICTIM, said JEFFREY A MAUCK being armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: Taurus Int’l Mfg “The Judge” handgun.
COUNT III – AGGRAVATED BATTERY (LEVEL 3 FELONY) I.C. 35-42-2-1.5
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK did knowingly or
intentionally inflict injury on CHILD VICTIM that created a substantial risk of death.
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK did communicate a threat to CHILD VICTIM, another person, by drawing or using a deadly weapon, with the intent that CHILD VICTIM be placed in fear that the threat will be carried out.
COUNT V – POINTING A FIREARM (LEVEL 6 FELONY) I.C. 35-47-4-3(b)
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK did knowingly or intentionally point a firearm, to-wit: Taurus Int’l Mfg “The Judge” handgun, at CHILD VICTIM.
COUNT VI – OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN ACE OF .15 OR MORE (CLASS A MISDEMEANOR) I.C. 9-30-5-1(b)
On or about October 23, 2026 in Washington County, State of Indiana, JEFFREY A MAUCK did operate a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least fifteen-hundredths (0.15) gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of said defendant’s blood.
Mauck appeared in Washington Superior Court today and was given his bail amount as a $2 million cash bond.
“This is an extremely disturbing incident, and we are thankful this young girl was able to get away and that her family acted quickly,” said Sheriff Brent Miller. “Anyone who attempts to harm or abduct a child in Washington County will be met with the full force of law enforcement. Protecting our children and keeping our families safe will always be among our highest priorities.”
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he Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is scheduled to reduce the speed limit on State Road 46 on or after Tuesday, October 20, in Bloomington.
The speed limit will be reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph between just east of S.R. 446 and just east of Bender Road. The change is being made to enhance safety and improve overall traffic flow in the area.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 64 in Crawford County.
Beginning on or around Tuesday, October 27, crews will close State Road 64 near Eckerty. This closure will occur between Wickliffe Road and the intersection of State Road 145.
This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is expected to take four days to complete, depending on the weather.
The official detour for this project is State Road 37 to I-64 to State Road 162. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.
he Indiana Department of Transportation announces the renaming of a portion of State Road 45/46 in Bloomington honoring Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight.
This morning, family, friends and partners of coach Knight joined legislators and INDOT to officially name the portion of S.R. 45/46 located between College Avenue and Fee Lane as “Bob Knight Memorial Way.”
Knight coached the Indiana University men’s basketball team from 1971 to 2000, where he led the Hoosiers to three national championships,
11 Big Ten championships and one National Invitation Tournament tititle. He also led the U.S. men’s basketball team to a gold metal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Coach Knight passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 83. He still ranks 14th on the all-time coaches list for victories and was named National Coach of the Year in 1975, ’76, ’87 and ’89. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
This renaming and dedication follow after House Concurrent Resolution 4 authored by District 60 State Representative, Peggy Mayfield, was passed in February 2026.
Debbie Heath, age 63, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, in New Albany. She was born on March 26, 1963, in Libertyville, Illinois, the daughter of John Colbert Smith and Phyllis (Hendee) Smith.
Debbie was a graduate of Purdue University and formally worked in the East Washington School System in transportation for over 10 years.
Survivors include her husband, Paul “Chip” Heath, whom she married on August 22, 1987; two children, Jessica (Wesley) Bodenbender and Ryan Thomas Heath; one brother, John Franklin Smith; one sister, Elizabeth Smith; and three grandchildren, Paul Bodenbender, Clint Bodenbender and Reuben Bodenbender
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Pekin Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at noon at the funeral home in Pekin. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery at Willey’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Lisa Carol McIntyre, age 60, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born July 4, 1966, in Campton, Kentucky, the daughter of Genus and Avadean (Newman) Underwood.
Survivors include her mother, Avadean Underwood; her two children, Matt Mills (Jessica Mattingly) and Chelsea (Trey) Albertson; three sisters, Iva Lee Horner, Kathy Hortenberry, and Karen Goodwin; eight grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her father, Genus Underwood; two brothers, Ronald Underwood and Timothy Underwood; along with her beloved dog, Peyton.
Cremation has been chosen. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and time.
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.
Ralph Edward Frederick Jr. age 76 of Salem, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026.
Mr. Frederick was born September 27, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Ralph E. Frederick Sr. and Eulah Foley Frederick.
Ralph was a semi-pro cat fisherman with many awards. Ralph was a non-denominational born again Christian and a plumber for 35 years in Washington County. Mr. Frederick was a member of the Army National Guard.
Mr. Frederick is survived by his wife, Rowena, his children, Ralph E. Frederick III (Samantha) and Autum Jaggers (Mike), ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Judy Perry and Joyce Frederick.
Mr. Frederick is preceded in death by his parents.
Services for Mr. Frederick will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until the time of service at the funeral home. Services will be officiated by Toney Voyles.
Attempted Kidnapping
Aggravated battery
Criminal confinement
Pointing loaded firearm at another person
Operating a vehicle with an alcohol equivalent to at least .15 gram of alcohol
Intimidation
Unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon
Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
Possession of paraphernalia
Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
Possession of paraphernalia
Maintaining a common nuisance
Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
