NOMINATE A MUSIC TEACHER TO JOIN THE 2024 MUSIC TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE COHORT

April 10, 2024

Do you know a music teacher who goes the extra distance to make music education special? CMA Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence award supports educators who demonstrate a commitment to bringing high-quality music program to their students and the impact they have had on their school community through music.

During our annual Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony, we honor 30 music teachers from around the country for their hard work and dedication with a night to remember, plus award $5,000 to each recipient.

Does this sound like someone you know? Nominate them today to be a part of our 2024 class of superstars!

Nominate here – https://cmafoundation.org/music-teachers-of-excellence/?utm_campaign=Country+Connection_Nominate+MTOE+-+IP+Warming&utm_content=Day+7_2.2.24&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io

CMA FEST 2024 MUSIC LINE UP

April 10, 2024

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Get ready for the ultimate Country Music fan experience! We’re thrilled to unveil the first incredible lineups for Nissan Stadium and our five outdoor stages! After a record-breaking year for Country Music, CMA Fest 2024 is set to be an event you won’t want to miss. Plus, more stages will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience and purchase the Four-Night Stadium Pass! Passes include four nights of live concerts at Nissan Stadium plus daily access to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Don’t walk, run! Only a limited number of Four-Night Stadium Passes are available on Ticketmaster.

Can’t make it for the entire festival? No problem! Single-night tickets for Nissan Stadium are on sale TODAY starting at 10 AM|CT.

A portion of ticket proceeds benefit music education programs across the country through CMA Foundation. So, while you’re having the time of your life, you’re also helping to spread the joy of music to the next generation.

Bruce D. Benninghoff, 61, of Paoli

April 9, 2024

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Bruce D. Benninghoff, 61, of Paoli, passed away on April 4, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington hospital. He was born March 31, 1963 in Michigan City, IN to Wayne “Benny” Benninghoff and Betty Bailey Benninghoff, both of whom preceded him. He was also preceded in death by a son Byron Benninghoff.

Bruce was a 1982 graduate of Rogers High school in Michigan City, In.

He was a retired mechanic for the Orange County highway department and also had worked for the Indiana Department of transportation Paoli Subdistrict.

Bruce Married Joe Ann Campbell in 1996 and she survives.

Bruce loved bass fishing, camping, golfing, and he especially loved spending time with his family.

Bruce is survived by:

Ex Wife Joe Ann Benninghoff Paoli, IN

Son:

Benjamin (Aylissa) Benninghoff Paoli, IN.

Brothers:

Brad Benninghoff Michigan City, IN

Barry Benninghoff Michigan City, IN

Sister:

Brenda Koss Michigan City, IN

Bruce was also expecting a grandchild, Emery Benninghoff.

Cremation was chosen with a Memorial service to be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com.

Julie Rebecca Flamion, age 52, of Salem

April 9, 2024

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Julie Rebecca Flamion, age 52, of Salem, passed away on April 9, 2024 at Meadow View Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Flamion was born December 8, 1971 in Salem. The daughter of Earl Fleenor and Janet Burton Fleenor.

Mrs. Flamion is survived by her son, Kenny Flamion of Salem. She is also survived by her brothers: Orville Lee Fleenor of Salem and Michael Fleenor of Salem.

Mrs. Flamion is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Flamion, her parents, one brother, Edward Earl Fleenor and two sisters: Carolyn Sue Bowman and Maria Ann Stout.

Travis Dewayne Scott Pittman, age 37, of Pekin

April 9, 2024

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Travis Dewayne Scott Pittman, age 37, of Pekin, passed away Monday, April 8.

Travis was born February 16, 1987, in Salem, the son of Eddie and Donna Rae Scott Pittman.

He was a CNA and Home Health Aide for Elite Home Health. Travis was also an active member of 5 Star Championship Wrestling where he was known as “Big Country”.

He spent 13 years in independent wrestling and was inducted into the MCIW-Newbreed Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame on April 7, 2018.

He is survived by his father: Eddie Pittman of Pekin, girlfriend: Sasha Wilson of Pekin, sister: DeShanna Naugle (Evan) of Pekin, niece: Natalie Naugle, nephews: Clayton and Beau Naugle and his great-uncle: Jr. O’Neal of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Donna Rae Pittman.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 6PM at Weathers Funeral Home.

Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be Friday from 2-6PM at Weathers Funeral Home in Salem.

Closures planned on State Road 62 near Canaan

April 5, 2024

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Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 62 over Toddy’s Branch at two locations on or after Tuesday, April 9, to complete bridge replacement projects in Jefferson County.

Work will take place just east of State Road 250 between N Copeland Ridge Rd and N C.R. 325 E and is expected to be complete by early August, weather permitting. Crews will begin to place signage in the area prior to the start of construction. During the closures, motorists should use the official detour route which follows S.R. 129 and U.S. 421.

These projects are part of a $6.2 million contract awarded to E&B Paving in February 2023. The contract includes a total of five district bridge projects. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.