Washington County Treasurer Nancy Coats states that Sprint Property Tax Bills will be due by May 10 and were sent out earlier this month. 

Residents can pay their taxes in a variety of ways without penalty before May 10.

According to Coats, cash can only be paid in person at the Courthouse or at First Savings Bank.

“Please do not pay with cash when using the drop box or mail,” noted Coats. “If paying by mail, your payment will be on time if it is postmarked from the postal service by May 10 th or November 12 th , 2024, for the fall portion.” 

ALL unpaid taxes will be assessed a penalty of 5% for the first 30 days following the deadline. An additional 5% will be assessed after the 30-day period, which will total a 10% penalty.

If a taxpayer if delinquent on three installments, the property will be added to the Tax Sale.

Coats said tax statements are mailed one time each year. The statement has installment coupons for both Spring and Fall, so please put these in a safe place. 

Treasurer’s Extended Office Hours:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 am – Noon
Monday, May 6, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 9, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 10, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Payments are accepted in:
 Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card or eCheck.
 If paying by mail please send to 99 Public Square, Suite 101 Salem, IN 47167 and include your payment coupons.
If you desire a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
 If paying by Credit Card or eCheck an additional fee will be added to your balance.
 Online website: www.washingtoncounty.in.gov. for payments with added fee.
 Payments may also be made at FIRST SAVINGS BANK (Salem branch Only)
 Treasurer’s gray payment box, located on the sidewalk on the southside of the courthouse.

If you have any questions, please email ncoats@washingtoncounty.in.gov or call 812-883-3307.

The Unbridled Eve Derby Gala is back a night of fundraising and dun for its 11th year at the Galt House Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. 

The Official Kentucky Derby Event will be held at the hotel on May 3, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until 1:30 a.m.

Unbrided Eve is an evening of southern grace, glamour, and hospitality with a charitable component and will feature a red carpet entrance with celebrities, bourbon, amazing cocktails, new mocktail bar, southern-inspired food, musical entertainment, and dancing!

Unbridled is a unique experience unhindered by the limits of a typical Derby party.

Guests can engage with music however they like. Vibe with national recording artists in the Grand Ballroom, dance to your own beat with silent disco, or take to the microphone with Full Contact Karaoke. 

The imagination is the only limit with our specialty bars. Gala-goers can taste Unbridled exclusive drinks and professional mixologists can create any number of other concoctions. 

And Unbridled Eve celebrities aren’t tethered to a VIP area away from everyone. They drink, dine, and dance with our guests…because one of our core principles is that ALL of our guests deserve the VIP experience. 

In honor of the 150 th running of the Kentucky Derby, the gala will be offering 150 spectacular and unique auction items, as well as 150 bourbons in the new bourbon pull. You must be present to participate in the Bourbon Pull.

You do not need to be present to bid in the silent auction.

Visit Unbridled Charitable Foundation Inc – Unbridled Eve 2024 (bidpal.net) to learn
more.

“The horses, the folks, the festivities, the elegance, and the special moments provided by the Unbridled Event, make Derby an unforgettable experience. To get to spend my birthday, on the 4th, at the Kentucky Derby is a great honor, and sure makes for a great birthday party! Thank you to the City of Louisville, the state of Kentucky, and the Yorks and their Unbridled team, for hosting us!” said Randy Travis.

PERFORMANCES BY:
 Richie Sambora – American musician, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the rock band Bon Jovi

 Marc Martel – Vocalist in “Bohemian Rhapsody” along with Freddie Mercury & Rami Malek
 Treach of Naughty by Nature – 4x Grammy Award-winning lead rapper of Naughty by Nature
 MAJOR. – 2018 Grammy Award Nominee, American soul, R&B singer-songwriter
 Skip Martin – Grammy winner, Kool & The Gang + Dazz Band
 John Elefante – Grammy-winning former lead singer of Kansas
 J.D. Shelburne – One of the fastest-rising national country music stars
 The Louisville Crashers – The best party band
 DJ 2 nd Nature
 Youth Choir from Holy Spirit School directed by Susan Johnston and Lacy Williams–
Mixed Grade Youth Choir

Celebrities/Musicians/VIPs:
 Rauw Alejandro – 2024 Grammy Award Nominee, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter;
19.1M followers on Instagram, 2.7M followers on X, 15.5M followers on TikTok
 Chef Edward Lee – Award-winning chef and author
 Randy Travis – Grammy-winning country music artist
 Dean Norris – “Breaking Bad”; “Under the Dome”
 Mike Mills – Co-founder, co-lead singer R.E.M.
 Lisa Leslie – Former WNBA player, Olympic gold medalist
 Warren Moon – NFL Hall of Famer
 Madison Marsh – Miss America 2024; Active-duty U.S. Air Force
 Hanley House – Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2024
 John Schneider – "The Dukes of Hazzard"; “The Masked Singer”
 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – Former NBA player/UK standout
 Johnny Edwards – Second lead singer of Foreigner
 Bob Guiney – “The Bachelor” and talk show host
 Aron Haddad – Actor/pro wrestler
 Conrad Bachmann – Actor, founder of the Louisville Film Arts Institute
 Rob Angel – Founder of Pictionary, author
 Nick Vallelonga – 2x Academy Award winner and 2x Golden Globe winner for Best
Original Screenplay and Best Picture for "Green Book"
 Harry Douglas IV – Former NFL Wide Receiver, U of L Alumni
 Festus Ezeli – Former NBA player with Golden State Warriors
 Bonnie-Jill Laflin – First female NBA scout, reporter, podcaster, and author
 Michael Colyar – comedian and actor
 Dee Dee Sorvino – Television personality & host of podcast “Drinks with Dee”
 Jean Cruguet – Former Triple Crown winner on Seattle Slew
 Larry Demeritte – First black trainer to qualify for the Kentucky Derby
 Numerous other jockeys, many with Derby Mounts
 Others to be announced

VIPS/Celebrities with Local Ties:
 Mario Urrutia – Former NFL wide receiver Kentucky Derby Festival Court
 Madalyne Kinnett – Miss Kentucky USA 2023
 MeShyia Bradshaw – Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2023
 Mackenzie Shutt – Miss Ohio USA 2023
 Dr. Ajmal Zemmar – Physician-scientist specializing in epilepsy and functional
neurosurgery at U of L. Featured in documentary "After Death"
 Chris Blandford – Kroger bourbon expert
 Shannon Burton – Former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition finalist; Victoria’s Secret
social media model influencer
 Ethan the Dog – Compassion ambassador
 Heather French Henry – Former Miss America
 Akoy Agau – Former UofL basketball player
 The McFarlands – Social media entertainers
 Valerie Combs – Pioneering U of L women’s basketball player
 Michael Bush –Former NFL running back, U of L standout
 Geneo Riley – Former NFL tight end; President of NFLPA Retired Players
 Bilal Powell – Former NFL running back
 Tonya York/Tammy York – Co-Founders, Unbridled Eve Derby Gala

To purchase tickets, visit www.unbridledeve.com or call 502.894.9768. 

Yesterday, the former treasurer of the Aurora Farmers Fair was arrested on a felony theft charge after an investigation by Indiana State Police Investigators into multiple unauthorized purchases made since 2022 using farmers fair funds.

The investigation by Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began in March of this year when the fair board reported money missing from the Aurora Farmers Fair Bank Accounts. 

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that board treasurer during that timeframe, Scott A. Petty, age 54, Moores Hill, Indiana used the farmers fair credit card and bank account to pay for personal vacations, bills, car payments, and other miscellaneous items. 

In total, Petty allegedly spent in excess of $70,000 of the farmers fair funds for his personal gain. 

At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was presented to the Dearborn County Prosecutor’s Office for review.  As a result, Petty was charged with one count of Theft (over $50,000)-Level 5 Felony. 

Petty turned himself in to the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center yesterday where he was incarcerated on the charge pending an initial appearance in court.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to reduce northbound and southbound I-65 to one lane beginning on or after Monday, April 29, to complete bridge washing work in Clark, Jackson and Scott Counties.

Crews plan to conduct nightly lane closures between Henryville and Seymour for up to three nights, weather permitting. Crews will begin work along northbound I-65 and complete work along southbound I-65.

Northbound work will begin in Clark County and end in Jackson County. Southbound work will begin in Jackson County and end in Clark County. Crews plan to work from approximately 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.

INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and drive distraction-free in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

On April 19, 2024, Investigators with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a Bartholomew County man on felony charges after an eight-month investigation into allegations of child molesting.

The investigation began in August 2023 when allegations were reported to the Indiana State Police.  During the investigation, detectives determined that prior to August of last year, Jayden K. Hardwick, age 20, allegedly had improper contact with two juveniles in Bartholomew County.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was presented to the Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Office.  As a result, a warrant was issued for Hardwick on charges of Child Molesting-Level 3 Felony (2 counts), and Sexual Misconduct with a Minor-Level 5 Felony (1 count).

On Friday afternoon, Troopers arrested Hardwick on the felony charges.  He was incarcerated in the Bartholomew County Jail pending an initial appearance in court.