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Indiana State Police Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

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A civilian employee of the Indiana State Police has a confirmed diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus.

The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s Laboratory Division in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue. 

Today, the employee received notice they tested positive for COVID-19 and remains hospitalized at this time.

A co-worker who was last known to have been working in close proximity has since self-quarantined at home out of an abundance of caution.  State Police officials have been making notifications with additional co-workers throughout the day.

The Indiana State Police is working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health.  We are continuing to monitor the situation and following accepted virus mitigation practices for the health and safety of its employees, their families and the greater community.

For up to date information on COVID-19, please visit the Indiana State Department of Health at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/.

Mitzi Van Buren, age 53 of Pekin

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Mitzi Van Buren, age 53 of Pekin, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Clark County Memorial Hospital.

Born June 14, 1966, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of Norman C. and Wilma Joyce (Ryan) Smith.

She was a former employee of the Hard Rock Cafe, loved music, was a world traveler and explorer, especially R. V. traveling with her sister and enjoyed playing video games with her brother.

She had been a resident of Washington County for most of her life, graduated from Eastern High School and received a bachelor’s degree in History and Religion from Indiana University Southeast.

Survivors include: 2 sons: Nathan (Kristin) Van Buren and Dale Van Buren of Pekin; Sister: Julie Bogart of Pekin; Brother: Joe Smith of Pekin; 1 granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Service: 10:00 pm Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
P.O. Box 414238
Boston, MA 02241-4238
www.themmrg.org

Tommy Dale Denton, age 69, of Salem, Indiana

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Tommy Dale Denton, age 69, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born on January 11, 1951, in Salem, he was the son of the late Homer and Opal (Purlee) Denton.

Tommy was a retired employee of GKN Sinter Metals with 20 years of service; he loved to metal detect, fish, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include 1 son: Jesse Denton (Jamie); 2 daughters: Tanya Miller (John) and Heather Thomas (Charlie); 2 sisters: Vickie Maness and Teresa Johnson; and 8 grandchildren.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 1:00 P.M. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with Brother Toney Voyles officiating.  Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home.  Burial to follow at Old Blue River Christian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. 

Reds, Bats and MLB Delay Start of Seasons

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Thursday was an unprecedented day of announcements from the State of Ohio and Major League Baseball related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

These actions are being taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of our communities, players, Clubs, and fans.

As of 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Major League Baseball is suspending Spring Training games and delaying the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks.

Chris Robinson, Director of Communications with the Louisville Bats said the local play would be delayed as well. 

“Minor League Baseball will delay the start of the 2020 Championship Season. We will continue to monitor the developments and will announce additional information about the 2020 season at a later date,” Robinson said. “We will work with Major League Baseball and our community partners to resume play as soon as it is safe to do so. The health and safety of Minor League Baseball fans, players and executives is our top priority, and our thoughts are with those around the world who have been affected by this outbreak.”

MLB and the Clubs have been preparing a variety of contingency plans regarding the 2020 regular-season schedule.

MLB will announce the effects on the schedule at an appropriate time while
remaining flexible as events dictate, with the hope of resuming normal operations as soon as possible.

We are grateful to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Governor Mike DeWine and Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley for their leadership and collaboration as we work together toward solutions that protect public health.

The Reds will work with season ticket members, suite holders, groups and single-game ticket buyers regarding credit for the affected games that could be used for Reds 2020 regular-season games, 2020 Postseason games (if applicable) or 2021 ticket purchases.

Single-game ticket buyers who purchased tickets for canceled Spring Training games directly through the Reds will receive a refund.

The Reds will communicate additional details to all ticket buyers by April 3, 2020.

The Reds will continue to release information related to other events impacted by today’s
announcements.

WSLM 1220 AM will continue to broadcast any remaining games of this season and will continue to giveaway tickets as they are available. 

Walmart Stores Change Hours to Keep up With Demand

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What could only be called a “Shopping Frenzy” has taken place at local grocery stores, including Walmart, JayC, Ruler and others around the region.

Customers have cleared shelves of toilet paper, hand gel, alcohol, and most everything else in the face of the US being under a National Emergency regarding the Covid-19 pandemic that’s spreading around the world. 

Walmart trucks continue to roll into all stores bringing fresh supplies, but associates are having a hard time keeping the shelves stocked. 

To help with this, the Salem Walmart Supercenter will be changing its operating hours beginning Sunday evening. 
 
Store manager Mike King, said the store will close Sunday night at 11p and reopen on Monday at 6a.
 
“We’re going to keep these hours for the time being not just at the Salem Walmart – but all the Walmart stores around the country – so associates can stock and clean the store,”
he said. 
 
King said this would be the schedule for at least two weeks. At that time, management will re-evaluate.
 
“We’re not laying anyone off or losing associates,” said HR Director Brad Gilbert. “We’re giving them a chance to catch up, clean and get the store ready for customers so more of what they are looking for will be ready.”
 
Gilbert and King will be guests on this week’s Coffee Club on WSLM 97.9 FM and WSLM 1220 AM. 

Leah Renee (Onstott) Dunn, 22, of Corydon

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Leah Renee (Onstott) Dunn, 22, of Corydon, Indiana died on March 7, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on January 25, 1998, in Paoli, Indiana to her parents, James L. Onstott and Crystal E. (Duke) Harrell.

She was a packer for Howard Packaging in Corydon, Indiana.  

She is survived by her father, James L. (Jimmy) Onstott of Milltown, IN; mother, Crystal E. Harrell of Depauw, IN; sons, Jason J. Dunn and Xavier M. Dunn both of Corydon, IN; and brothers; Douglas Onstott of Marengo, IN, Bradley Onstott of Milltown, IN, step-brother, Ken Wood of Buffalo, Wyoming; and grandmother, Sharon Duke of Depauw, IN

She was preceded in death by a step-brother, T.J. Wood, and grandparents:  Stanley Duke, Kaye Cox, and Everett Onstott.

Cremation was chosen and there will be a private memorial service at a later.

Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.

H.L. Johnson, age 85, of Campbellsburg

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H.L. Johnson, age 85, of Campbellsburg Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born on November 28, 1934, in London Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Eli Johnson and Mary (Lewis) Johnson.

H.L. was an Army Veteran, life long member of the NRA, and a retired Union Laborer Local 795.

Survivors include 2 sons, Rodney M. Johnson, and Robin M. Johnson both of Campbellsburg; 2 brothers, Wayne Johnson and James Johnson both of Campbellsburg; 2 grandchildren, Hunter L. Johnson and Gage M. Johnson.

Preceded in death by his parents; 8 brothers and sisters.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Sunday, and Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Brother Bronnie Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Saltillo Cemetery with full military rites. 

www.hughestaylor.net

Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Deliveries to Retailers

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order Friday afternoon to lift regulations on commercial vehicles transporting goods to retailers, some of which are running short on supplies.

Shoppers around the Kentuckiana area depleted stores shelves in the last few days of water, toilet paper, cleaners and other staples; stocking up ahead of coming school closuers and potential other shut downs.

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including those who deliver food, goods, and items to Indiana businesses for purchase or use by Hoosiers as well as delivery of items for emergency preparedness, are limited by in the number of hours they can work in a single day.

This waives those regulations.

West Washington Schools To Close Next Week

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West Washington School Corporation has announced this afternoon that the school will be closed the week of March 16 and will reopen the week after spring break on Monday, March 30. 

A decision about future closures will be communicated immediately following the decision being made.

Information about remote learning will be shared on Monday morning.

Students can check their Google Classrooms for updates, assignments, and activities.

Anyone requesting alternate/non-digital assignments can contact the school office that your child attends.

  • The West Washington Elementary School number is 812-755-4934.
  • The West Washington Jr/Sr High School number is 812-755-4996.

WWSC will provide food service to those that call and request it.

“We are not sure exactly what this will look like yet,” Nance wrote in a Facebook post. “You may call the Superintendent’s Office on Monday to be added on a list. More details will follow about food service.”

The Superintendent’s Office number is 812-755-4872.

Nance said Food service will not be provided over the scheduled Spring Break.

Nance wanted to make sure the public knew there was no communication or guidance from the federal, state or local levels to cancel school.

No information from the Governor’s memo or CDC had changed since 3/12/20.

“The leadership team and school board made the decision after collecting all relevant data and waiting for the officials that are charged with public health and safety to make a determination,” noted Nance. “That determination never came. Therefore, we made a decision to err on the side of caution.”

All three Washington County School Superintendents met earlier Friday with the Washington County Health Department and Salem and Eastern Schools moved to make closures earlier in the day. 

The Kentucky Derby Museum is open and will keep regular hours.

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Kentucky Derby Museum’s top priority is the health and well-being of our visitors, staff, and volunteers. We are increasing the frequency of cleaning exhibits, handrails, restrooms and high traffic areas throughout the day.
 
Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the Museum and restrooms.
 
Out of an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to select tours, exhibits and group education in an effort to maintain Museum hours and mitigate the potential of the COVID-19 virus to spread.

Tours:
Barn & Backside Tours are suspended until further notice.
Behind the Scenes, Tours will be using stairs instead of elevators to avoid confinement in small spaces.
Other tours will continue as planned at this time.

Exhibits:
Interactive touch screens have been turned off, replaced with looping videos, or will be presented by our staff.

“The Greatest Race” – We are limiting the number of people admitted to view the movie per show. 

Groups/Education:
Since most school systems are now closed, we have canceled/rescheduled planned school group tours.

Private events will continue at the discretion of our clients. We invite our guests to visit our website, www.derbymuseum.org, where we are posting new developments, updates and important facts about how the Museum is addressing COVID-19.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank our patrons and stakeholders for your continued understanding and patience during these challenging times.

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