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Dustin Lynn Robbins age 35 of Salem

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Mr. Dustin Lynn Robbins age 35 of Salem passed away Wednesday, April 5 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mr. Robbins was born June 4, 1981 in Columbus, Indiana the son of Bobby Hobson and Vickie Robbins Hollandsworth.  He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Lehigh Hanson Quarry in Sellersburg.  He was a class of 2000 graduate of Seymour High School and a member of Southern Hills Church and Pepper Upper Club in Sellersburg.   Dustin enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, BBQ and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife:  Angela Greene Robbins of Salem, a son:  Sabastian Adams of Salem, two daughters:  Lyndee and Lydia Ritchie both of North Vernon, his parents:  Bobby Hobson of Seymour and Vickie Robbins Hollandsworth of Dudleytown, two brothers:  Joshua Hobson of Seymour and Robert Thomas of Seymour, and a sister:  Crystal Hobson Stout of Seymour. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00AM at Brownstown Nazarene Church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery in Medora.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Saturday from 9AM-time of service at the church.

 
 
 
 

Salem Man Dead in Grassy Fork Shooting

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A 35-year-old Salem man is dead after a shooting in Grassy Fork yesterday evening.

Dustin L. Robbins, 35, of Salem, was found shot in the abdomen with a shotgun. He was treated at the scene and then transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour by Jackson County EMS where he later died from his injuries.

On April 5, 2017 at 6:59 PM Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 8049 East County Road 400 South in reference to a reported gunshot wound.

While en route Deputies were advised that at least one subject had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Deputies were also told the injured male was outside the residence and the suspected shooter was inside.

Upon arrival, Sheriff’s deputies along with units from the Crothersville Police Department, Brownstown Police Department and the Indiana State Police made contact with and arrested Darrell E. Stanton (56) of Grassy Fork Township in connection with the shooting.

It has been determined that Robbins is the son of Stanton’s girlfriend.

An altercation occurred when Stanton arrived at home and found Robbins, and Robbins’ wife at the home visiting his (Robbins’) mother.

It is alleged that Stanton threatened Robbins and his wife with a shotgun. A struggle took place which resulted in Robbins death.

Stanton was  arrested in connection with the shooting death of Robbins and is currently being held in the Jackson county Jail without bond pending an initial hearing.

All persons arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

INDOT and State Police Reminding Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down for Emergency Workers

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Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed April 3-7 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana. The week marks the ceremonial start to the highway construction season and intends to draw awareness to both motorist and worker safety in work zones.

Tip from LMPD to ISP Nails Alleged Serial Robber

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Late last night, the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg received a telephone call from Louisville Metro Police Detectives stating they had possibly tracked an armed robbery suspect, James R. Daugherty, Jr., 48, from Jeffersonville, IN, to the Pilot Truck Stop in Memphis, IN.
 
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg met with Louisville Metro Police Department detectives at the Pilot Truck Stop in Memphis, IN.

Louisville Metro Police detectives assisted troopers at the truck stop by identifying the vehicle James R. Daugherty, Jr. was in.

Troopers approached the vehicle, which was parked in the parking lot. They made contact with the occupant, who in fact turned out to be James R. Daugherty, Jr.

During the troopers contact with James R. Daugherty, Jr., they found out he was wanted in Harrison County, IN for Armed Robbery.

The vehicle he was occupying, a white 2016 Hyundai, also came back as being stolen out of Clark County, IN.
 
James R. Daugherty, Jr. was placed under arrest at the scene and a subsequent search of the vehicle, yielded four syringes, Marijuana, a digital scale, a rubber tourniquet, distilled water, small cotton balls and several small plastic baggies.
 
It is believed, James R. Daugherty, Jr., is responsible for several Robberies over the month of March, 2017 at businesses located in Owensboro, KY, Scottsburg, IN, Louisville, KY, Elizabethtown, KY, Lagrange, KY and Corydon, IN.
 
James R. Daugherty, Jr. was incarcerated at the Clark County Jail on the charges of Auto Theft, Felony; Possession of Syringes, Felony; Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor and the warrant for Armed Robbery out of Harrison County, IN

Indiana State Police Hiring Criminal Intelligence Analyst II

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The Indiana State Police is looking to hire a Criminal Intelligence Analyst II position to serve within the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center.

The successful applicants would serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to perform all analytical tasks on criminal intelligence in order to support law enforcement functions relating to all Crimes, all Hazards mission of the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, as described in Executive Order 13-22.

Minimum requirements for this position are a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or a minimum of ten years prior law enforcement in intelligence analysis, or equivalent military experience in intelligence analysis, or a combination of law enforcement and military experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of “Secret” level security clearance from the US government (federal). Must be able to evaluate information from various reports. Must be able to perform background intelligence checks for various agencies. Must be able to subject information to correlation and analysis in order to discern patterns, recurring events, identities and activities of suspected criminal groups and their members. Must be able to examine raw data in order to assemble it into a focused collection of information to be used for investigative leads or court proceedings.
 
Interested applicants must be able to maintain concentration on numerous tasks in a busy environment and be able to remain seated for extended periods of time. Applicants must be able to remain calm in emergency situations and will be required to work multiple or rotating shifts, on a 24/7/365 basis, requiring weekends and/or holidays.
 
The hire salary for this position is $49,010.
 
For more information contact Brandon Lowe at the Indiana State Police Human Resources Division, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis IN. 46204. (317) 232-8238.
 
To be considered for this position the applicant should apply online at www.careers.in.gov. Applications will be accepted until midnight April 22, 2017.
 
The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eastern High School Varsity Baseball falls to Providence High School 24-2

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Providence Captures Lead Early To Defeat Musketeers, 24-2, after a big 17 run first inning from Providence. 

Musketeers fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 24-2 loss to Providence on Tuesday.

Providence scored on a home run by Borden, a walk by Taylor, a double by Betz, a single by Lewis, a walk by Davis, a single by Graf, a walk by Tackett, a walk by Taylor, and a double by Betz in the first inning.

Providence captured the lead in the first inning. With zero outs in the first inning Borden drove in three runs when he homered.

Home runs for Providence came when Borden homered in the first inning and Uhl homered in the third inning.

Dawson Dupin and Ridge Hall each drove in one run to lead Musketeers.

Providence collected 16 hits. Wurm, Taylor, Graf, and Betz each collected multiple hits for

Providence. Wurm went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Providence in hits. Providence was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Proctor made the most plays with five.

Timing Shifted To Later Today For Severe Storms

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According to information released earlier this morning from the National Weather Service, the timing of the severe storms moving into the Kentuckiana area has shifted from 2-4p to between 6-11p. 

Scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon across western KY and middle TN and track northeast across central KY and southeastern IN through the afternoon and evening.

South Central KY has the highest chance for tornadoes and very large hail.

Thinking remains largely the same as yesterday with all severe weather threats possible. South central KY has been upgraded to a moderate risk. The potential for very large hail and possibly a stronger, long track tornado or two is higher in this region.
 
Scattered storms will develop to the south and west and quickly track northeast, becoming strong to severe. 
 
Discrete cells and line segments will continue to move northeast across the region between 6 and 11p bringing strong storms into parts of the WSLM Listening Area in Southern Indiana and the Kentucky area. 
 
The highest threat in this storm is for large hail greater than 1” likely with any severe storm. Isolated instances of hail greater than 2” possible in Moderate Risk area.
 
The NWS said tornadoes are possible with any supercell.
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The potential for strong, long track tornadoes in the Moderate Risk area is moving closer to a medium threat risk.
 
The Moderate Risk area is in the Bowling Green and Campbellsville area of southern Kentucky, and northern Tennessee. The rest of the threat area is only in an Enhanced Risk area. 
 
Damaging winds of greater than 60 mph possible with any severe storm across the region.
 
As a result of the original timing of the storm to be between 2-4p in the Washington County area, Salem and Eastern Schools have made the decision to dismiss school early. (see related story at https://wslmradio.com/2017/04/04/schools-dismissing-early-ahead-of-severe-weather-wednesday/)
 

Schools Dismissing Early Ahead of Severe Weather Wednesday

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Ahead of a round of severe weather, two Washington County Schools are planning on dismissing early to get students home to shelter. 

Eastern and Salem Schools are planning an early dismissal for Wednesday afternoon. 

The National Weather Service is predicting Salem and Southern Indiana will experience severe thunderstorms including hail, strong winds and possible tornadoes sometime between 2 and 4:30pm.   

According to Superintendent Dr. Lynn Reed, “In order to be proactive and to keep our students off the roads during the potential threat of severe weather, we will be releasing students to buses at the following times: BSE:  1:20 pm, SMS:  1:35pm and SHS:  1:45 pm.”

Reed wants parents and guardians to know and be prepared “for your child to arrive home early or for own transportation pick up.”

Reed said afternoon Prosser students should attend as normal unless they ride a bus home in the afternoon

Becky, can you share the following on your Facebook page: Due to the threat of severe weather tomorrow afternoon (April 5th), East Washington Schools will dismiss at 1:30PM. Afternoon Prosser students will not attend Prosser tomorrow. All after school activities and practices have been canceled for tomorrow as well.

According to Eastern High School Principal Darin Farris, due to the threat of severe weather tomorrow afternoon (April 5th), East Washington Schools will dismiss at 1:30PM.

Afternoon Prosser students will not attend Prosser tomorrow.

All after school activities and practices have been canceled for tomorrow as well.

There has been no word from West Washington Schools. 

Stay tuned to WSLM Radio 97.9 FM and 1220 AM as well as this website for additional information. 

 

Salem Named as Tree City USA

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Salem was named a Tree City USA for its work in 2016 by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. 

Salem achieved Tree City USA recognition by continuing to meet the program’s four requirements – a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. 

“Tree City USA communities see the impact of an urban forest has in a community first hand,” said Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Additionally, in recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”

Trees provide multiple benefits to a community hey when properly planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits. 

NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 13

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Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation. 

To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on Saturday, May 13th. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and then it will be delivered to the Washington County Food Bank, where it is available for needy families.

This food drive applies to all residents who receive mail from the Salem & Campbellsburg Post Offices.