Beginning Tuesday, March 17, Ace Hardware of Salem will be assisting customers through a drive-up-only service, said Ace Store Manager Todd Hazelip.

The store will be closed to the public for the next two weeks.

This precaution is to help keep employees and customers safe and to help prevent the spread of illness.

“In the best interest of the health and safety of not just our employees but the general public we decided on moving to a temporary drive-up only service. Orders can also be called in ahead of time or placed online. We remain committed to providing amazing customer service during this time of national stress. We want to make it possible for you to get the products you need when you need them,” said Hazelip.

The store continues to receive deliveries from vendors. To make the drive-up service as convenient as possible, orders will be taken in the parking lot, over the phone, online at acehardware.com or the Ace Hardware app available for iOS and Android devices.

Services such as mower and small engine maintenance and repair, window and screen repair and propane refills will remain available.

Store hours will continue to be Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

The Ace Team is available and ready to take orders or answer questions.

Call (812) 883-3607 or visit acehardware.com.

Check facebook.com/acehardwareofsalem for updates.

Local delivery options are available for orders placed online.

Show dates March 26 through May 2, 2020, to be rescheduled to 2021.

After serious consideration, it is with deep regret that Elton John will postpone a portion of upcoming North American dates on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour from March 26 through May 2, 2020.  

The May 22 through July 8 performances remain as scheduled. This tough decision has been made with the safety and well-being of his fans put to the fore, at a time when health services are under increased pressure and with the concern that these gatherings risk accelerating the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Ticketholders of the postponed performances will receive new event information shortly and all original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled performances.

Elton looks forward to continuing to perform for his dedicated fans around the world and thanks you for your support.

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road dates being rescheduled are as follows:

Based on the updated guidance of Governor Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and the Washington County Department of Health, Salem Community Schools will extend our closure until April 10, according to Superintendent Jon Acton.

“Schools will open no sooner than April 13,” he said. “This situation continues to rapidly change and the return date could possibly extend via updated federal and state guidance.”

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, Salem schools will begin remote learning for all students.

Staff will post assignments and or communication to students/parents by 9 am via email, google classroom or other previously discussed sources.

“These assignments will not be returned on a daily basis but rather completed over the course of the closure,” Acton said. “From March 17 until April 13 all school building activities including school day instruction, pre-school, athletics, extra or co-curricular activities are canceled.” 

The following table shows our four-week plans as of today for Remote Learning and Food Service Options.

Please contact the Superintendent’s Office for further information and to help determine the number of meals to prepare. The phone number is 812.883.4437.

“We understand the tremendous hardship and stress placed on parents and students not just in Salem but all across the country. We are doing our part to help protect Salem families and those most vulnerable to the coronavirus (CoVID-19),” Acton said. “Please follow the social distancing and health recommendations from federal, state and local health agencies.”

For up to date community information please see the WSLM Facebook page on Kentuckiana Covid 19 information. 

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/.

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.