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Mary E. Mead, age 87, of Salem

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Mary E. Mead, age 87, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 16 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mrs. Mead was born March 26, 1933 in Corydon, Indiana the daughter of Gilbert and Georgia Elizabeth Engelman Hughes. 

She retired from the Washington County Welfare Department in 2010, after 58 ½ years. 

She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and Salem Senior Citizens, and was Democratic Precinct Chairwoman for City of Salem, District 2.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Mead on February 8, 1998 and her parents.

She is survived by her four children:  Marla Jo Mead of Salem, Charles Mark Mead (Melissa) of Salem, Marty Mead (Stacy) of Seymour, and Michael Mead of Salem, seven grandchildren:  Micah Gilliam (Michael) of Salem, Macy Robertson (Terra) of Salem, Logan Mead of Seymour, Mariah Mead of Salem, Tanner Mead of Seymour, Moxon Mead of Salem and Myron Mead of Salem, and two great-grandchildren:  Camden Gilliam and Adalyn Gilliam both of Salem.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church at 11AM. 

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Thursday from 10AM-time of service at the church.

Due to Covid restrictions, only 25 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time for visitation and masks are required to be worn at all times.

Bedford Walmart Locked Down After Threat Reported

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Around 5:30p Wednesday night Bedford Police officers responded to Walmart after police received a report from a manager that told police a man had a gun held on a woman in aisle 14.

The incident happened around 5:30 p.m.

“A manager at Walmart overheard someone announce on the store radios, that only managers carry,” according to Bedford Police Chief Terry Moore.

Officers cleared the store and it was searched while store video was reviewed.

“After watching the video it was determined no one was in the area at the time the message was heard and the manager’s working denied making the comment,” said Chief Moore. “It appears someone other than an employee has Walmart’s radio frequency and made the comment.”

Walmart officials released the following statement.

“Immediately after hearing a threat was made in our store, law enforcement was called to secure the property. Upon investigation, law enforcement determined the threat to be a hoax. We want to be clear, this type of behavior in our stores is reckless and dangerous. We are working with law enforcement in their investigation and will pursue charges if the perpetrator is identified,”  said Rebecca Thomason, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications for Walmart

The store was cleared at 7 p.m. and business returned to normal.

NEARLY 86,000 INDIANA SENIORS SCHEDULE FREE COVID-19 VACCINE

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Nearly 86,000 Hoosiers age 80 or older have scheduled appointments to receive free COVID-19 vaccines as of 4 p.m. Sunday.

Hoosiers can continue to register at https://ourshot.in.gov, by calling 211 or by contacting one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging for help.  

A caregiver or loved one also may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

Individuals age 80 and older account for less than 4 percent of the state’s population but represent more than 19 percent of the hospitalizations and more than half of the COVID-19 deaths in the state, according to the Indiana Department of Health.

At least one vaccine clinic will be located in each Indiana county.

There is no word yet where Washington County’s will be located. 

Vaccines are free, but insurance may be charged an administrative fee.

Appointments for the second dose will be made at the clinic when the first dose is administered.

Additional groups, such as those based on underlying health conditions, will be added as more vaccine becomes available.

Indiana next plans to vaccinate age groups beginning next with Age 70-79 and then  Age 60-69 and so on. 

Updates will be posted at https://ourshot.in.gov.

In 2009, public health departments across the country hosted clinics to vaccinate people against H1N1 influenza. where priority was given to those at the highest risk of falling ill or dying from the new flu strain. 

The H1N1 campaign provided about 100 million doses in four months, said Julie Swann, Allison distinguished professor and department head of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, who worked with the CDC on that campaign.

The coronavirus vaccination effort is about four times larger, she added.

The polio vaccination effort that began in 1955 proceeded with fits and starts after a manufacturing error early on led to imperfect vaccines that actually infected hundreds of people and killed 11.

Once that was addressed, vaccinations proceeded.

A second oral vaccine was approved in 1961, further spurring the vaccine effort.

By the mid-60s, the number of polio cases in the United States dropped to fewer than 100, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Since 1979, no cases of polio have originated in the United States.

Christopher “Chrissy Bob” R. Buster, age 46, of Palmyra

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Christopher “Chrissy Bob” R. Buster, age 46, of Palmyra, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence.  Born July 4, 1974, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Elbert G. Buster and Lana L. (Humphrey), Buster.

He was a former employee of CSX Railroad and Kentucky Trailers.

Chrissy Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Lana Buster; a brother, Elbert T. Buster; and his significant other, Wendy Parker.

He is survived by a brother, Jeffery Buster (Melissa); a sister, Kimilee Skaggs (Joe); and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

www.hughestaylor.net

 

Janet D. Vaught, 89, of Orleans

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Janet D. Vaught, 89, of Orleans, passed away at 1:05 AM on January 9, 2021, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN.

She was born in Somerset, KY on May 26, 1931, to Roy and Rosa Stone.

On June 4, 1949, she married Leonard Vaught.  They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in 2020.   He preceded her in death on December 5th, 2020.

She attended schools in Somerset and graduated from Eubank High School in 1949. 

Janet was a member of the Orleans Christian Church where she served on many committees, in the church choir, and kept the financial records.

She was a past member of the Phi Beta Psi, Women’s Club and was a Girl Scout Leader.  She was employed by the Orange County Bank in Paoli for several years as a bookkeeper and bank teller.

She loved the community of Orleans where you could find her at most events and school activities with her husband, Leonard.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Gass (John) of Mitchell and Panela Vaught of Austin, Texas; two grandsons, Ryan Gass of Louisville, KY and Alan Gass of Greenville, SC; and two great-grandchildren, June and Miles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers, and two sisters.

Memorial contributions can be made in Janet’s memory to the Leonard and Janet Vaught Scholarship Fund through the Orange County Community Foundation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private service and burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Orleans on Tuesday, January 12 with Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Marty Lee Collins, age 52, of Salem

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Marty Lee Collins, age 52, of Salem, passed away Friday at his home.

Collins was born May 20, 1968, in Washington County, Indiana the son of Carolyn Sue Collins Sherman.

He was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

He was the owner of Collins Lawncare and a former employee of Childcraft in Salem.

He is survived by his wife: Sharon O’Keefe Collins they were married on April 20, 1990.

He is also survived by a son: Tyler Collins (Brandy) of Salem, a daughter: Nicole Miller (John) of Salem, and one granddaughter: Arianna.

He is preceded in death by a sister: Vicki Hunt and his mother.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 11 at Weathers Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held Monday from 12 PM -until the time of service at the funeral home.

Stephen Loughrey, age 79, of Campbellsburg

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Stephen Loughrey, age 79, of Campbellsburg, IN, originally from Washington Heights in New York City. Passed away peacefully with his wife Shirley of 49 years by his side, at his home, Thursday, January 7th.

Mr. Loughrey was born January 25, 1941, in New York City, NY the son of Frank and Rita Ward Loughrey. He enjoyed a full and happy life of nearly 80 years here on Earth.

He was a member of Mt. Tabor Christian Church, and the United States Air Force Veteran.

He leaves behind and is waiting for his wife: Shirley Loughrey, two daughters: Sheryl Myers and Stephanie Chapman, two sons: Scott Loughrey and Stuart Loughrey, seven grandchildren: Derek and Damon Myers, Lillian and Emma Chapman, and Reagan, Seth, and Eli Loughrey, and two sisters: Rita Burza and Mimi Brauer.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Rita Ward Loughrey, and his youngest sister: Fran Boytano.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 12 at Mt. Tabor Christian Church.

Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11 AM -until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Washington County Humane Society New Building Fund, so it can make a lifelong difference to the community.

Trooper Locates Stolen Vehicle while on Patrol, Evansville Man Arrested

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An Evansville man was arrested last night on charges of auto theft.

The driver was identified as Andrew Shane, 28, of Evansville.

He was arrested for Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor and for Driving While Suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Shane was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Last night at approximately 7:12, Trooper Eaton was patrolling in the area of Columbia Street and Main Street when he spotted a 2009 Dodge Caliber that had been reported stolen.

Trooper Eaton followed the vehicle until additional units from the Evansville Police Department arrived to assist with the traffic stop.

A traffic stop was initiated at Denby Avenue near Cherry Street.

The driver of the vehicle initially stopped, but then the driver continued to drive south at a slow rate of speed until the vehicle was blocked by Indiana State Police.

The Evansville Police Department assisted in this arrest.

Hoosiers 80 and Older Sign Up Today for Covid-19 Vaccinations

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Starting at 9 a.m. this morning (Friday) the Indiana State Department of Health will begin to open up vaccinations by age group.

People 80 years old and older will be the first group eligible.

That group of people makes up only 3.8% of the state’s population but more than 19% of COVID-19 hospitalizations and 52% of COVID-19 deaths, according to the state health department.

Sign up at https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ or ourshot.in.gov, searching for a nearby vaccine clinic, and selecting an appointment time.

Appointments may also be made by calling 211.

A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

At least one vaccine clinic will be located in each Indiana county.

This week, vaccines were made available to firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and Department of Corrections officers.

In Southern Indiana, here are the number of residents that have received the vaccine, as of Tuesday, Jan. 5:

  • Lawrence County – 569
  • Jackson County – 741
  • Jennings County – 267
  • Orange County – 346
  • Washington County – 317
  • Scott County – 253
  • Clark County – 2224
  • Floyd County – 1531
  • Harrison County – 572
  • Crawford County – 85

People 70 years old and older will be next, followed by people 60 years old and older.

Combined, the three groups make up 22.5% of Indiana’s population, 64.1% of COVID-19 hospitalizations, and 93.3% of COVID-19 deaths.

The state health department hasn’t announced specific dates for any age group except those 80 or older, who may begin making appointments on Friday morning.

Two Evansville Men Arrested after Brief Chase and Crash

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Yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:15, Trooper Widner observed a 2005 Jaguar traveling left of center on Broadway near Bayou Creek Road.

A traffic stop was initiated and the driver of the Jaguar turned into a residence off-Broadway, but then suddenly turned around in the yard and fled east on Broadway accelerating to 60 mph.

Trooper Widner terminated the chase due to safety concerns.

As Trooper Widner was advising dispatch on the last known direction of travel, he observed the vehicle had crashed off-Broadway at Nurrenbern Road.

The driver and passenger had fled from the vehicle.

Trooper Widner spotted the passenger running through a backyard and gave chase.

Moments later, the passenger was arrested without further incident.

The passenger was identified as Kwauntai Flax, 23, of Evansville.

After securing the passenger, Trooper Widner observed the driver running east through a yard near a wood line. A short time later, Vanderburgh County sheriff’s deputies located the driver hiding in the woods.

He was taken into custody without further incident.

The driver was identified as Brett Salmon, 22, of Evansville. Salmon and Flax were having difficulty breathing, so they were both transported by EMS to Deaconess Midtown Hospital where they were treated and then released.

Further investigation revealed Salmon and Flax were under the influence of K2. Salmon had also struck another vehicle on Broadway causing minor injuries to the female driver. She was not transported to an area hospital.

Both men were transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail. Salmon is currently being held without bond. Flax is currently being held on a $100 bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Brett Salmon, 22, Evansville, IN

  1. Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
  2. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
  3. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated causing Injury, Level 6 Felony
  4. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
  5. Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Injury, Level 6 Felony
  6. Reckless Driving, Class A Misdemeanor
  7. Operating a Vehicle without ever obtaining a Driver’s License, Class C Misdemeanor
  • Kwauntai Flax, 23, Evansville, IN

  1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A MisdemeanorArresting Officer: Trooper Tyler Widner, Indiana State Police

    Assisting Officers: Sgt. Compton, Trooper Backes, Trooper Fox, Trooper Rafferty, Trooper Stewart,  and Trooper Vennekotter

    Assisting Agency: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office

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