As the summer vacation season kicks off, the world’s largest travel site – TripAdvisor.com – welcomes Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari into its new Hall of Fame.

“TripAdvisor just notified us that our long history of receiving positive reviews has earned us an inaugural spot in their Hall of Fame,” says park president Matt Eckert. “We read every review and appreciate the feedback!” 

The TripAdvisor Hall of Fame recognizes businesses that have won the site’s “Certificate of Excellence” for at least five consecutive years. TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence is awarded to the top 10 percent of attractions, restaurants, and lodging worldwide.  

In another recognition, Popular Mechanics magazine named The Voyage as the best roller coaster in Indiana in its list of “The Best Roller Coaster in Every State.” Holiday World’s Voyage is 1.2 miles long and is consistently voted a top-10 wooden roller coaster by enthusiasts worldwide.

Holiday World’s Friday Night Fireworks return this week and continue for the next five Fridays, plus the 4th of July. Holiday World is the only park in the nation with a “4th of July” themed section. For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-877-463-2645.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash involving serious injury. 

On June 22, 2019 just after 5:00 pm, Conservation Officers and other first responders were dispatched to the 300 block W on CR 425 N in Clinton County for an ORV crash with injury.

Barbara Brown, age 41 of Frankfort, and Shelley Peterson, age 44 of Frankfort, were riding a Polaris four-wheeler on private property when the incident occurred. Witnesses stated that as Brown was driving, she attempted to maneuver around a woodpile and lost control of the four-wheelers causing it to roll, throwing both riders from the vehicle. 

Neither rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. Brown was rendered unconscious and landed with the machine coming to a rest on top of her. Brown sustained significant head trauma and lacerations and required transport via Lifeline Helicopter to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for further medical treatment. Peterson sustained a laceration and multiple contusions and was transported to IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette for medical treatment. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor at this time, there are no charges pending in the investigation.

Conservation Officers want to stress the importance of wearing a helmet and other safety equipment when operating an off-road vehicle. In addition, it is important to be familiar with the machine you are operating as well as the terrain and obstacles on the property you are on.

Five from Salem were arrested in an early Sunday morning drug bust in Salem near the fairgrounds. 

Indiana State Trooper Kyle Taylor said he came to a residence on Smith Street in Salem to serve an outstanding warrant on Michelle Lee Hall of Campbellsburg. 

Taylor said the warrant was issued from Scott County for Possession of Meth. 

When he arrived at the location on Smith Street, Trooper Taylor said he approached Ted Taylor, who was outside the residence. 

Trooper Taylor said he was looking for Mull and Taylor advised she was inside. 

Trooper Taylor requested a probable cause affidavit for a search warrant of the residence, which was requested. 

Inside, Trooper Taylor along with members of the Salem Police Department, located Meth, Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, and a Legend Drug. 

Hall, Taylor and three others were arrested as follows:

Andrew S. Burnett, 36, Salem

• Possession of Meth
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance
• Possession or Use of a Legend Drug or Precursor
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Scott R. Hemmingway, 43, Salem

• Possession of Meth
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance
• Possession or Use of a Legend Drug or Precursor
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Michelle Lee Hall, 48, Campbellsburg

• Possession of Meth
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance
• Possession or Use of a Legend Drug or Precursor
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Tracy Ann Deering, 37, Salem

• Possession of Meth
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance
• Possession or Use of a Legend Drug or Precursor
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ted A Taylor, 50, Salem

• Possession of Meth
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance
• Possession or Use of a Legend Drug or Precursor
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

All were booked into the Washington County Detention Center.