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Rosa L. Hopkins age 50 of Salem

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Mrs. Rosa L. Hopkins age 50 of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 16 at her home.

Mrs. Hopkins was born December 2, 1966 in Salem the daughter of Robert L. and Glenna Cornett Johnson.  She was a former employee of Cracker Barrel.

Rosa is survived by her husband:  Harold Lee Hopkins Jr.   They were married July 6, 2001.  She is also survived by a son:  Justin Young of Salem, a step-daughter:  Paige Brown of Salem, her father:  Robert Lee Johnson of Salem, two sisters:  Tina Johnson Weston and Sondra Johnson Cohoon both of Salem, a step-brother:  Jeff Jackson of Seymour, two grandchildren, two nephews and one niece. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Grace E. and Ora E. Johnson, her mother: Glenna Cornett Jackson, a step-son:  Nicholas Hopkins, and a niece:  Tiffany Kay Payne. 

Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation or services. 

Merle J. McIntosh, 87, of Richmond, IN

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Merle J. McIntosh, 87, of Richmond, IN passed away on May 6, 2017 at Friends

Fellowship.

He was born April 8, 1930 in New Salisbury, IN to the late Victor and Kathryn McIntosh.

On May 28, 1950 he married Louise Sieveking, who survives.

Also surviving are son Michael (Elaine) McIntosh of Muncie; daughter Cheryl (Garry)

Kleer of Richmond; grandchildren Michelle Consolino, Karissa (Christopher) Mullett,

Elizabeth (James) Doster, and David (Sarah) Kleer; and great-grandchildren Vincent and

Dominic Consolino, Charlotte Mullett, and Benjamin and Zachary Doster.

Merle graduated from Morgan Township High School and worked at Wennings Meat

Packing Company as a salesman until he retired. He served as Jackson Township Trustee

and on the school board of North Central School Corporation. He was an active member

of the Crandall Masonic Lodge #591, and joined Webb Lodge #24 when he moved to

Richmond. He received his 50-year service award in 2015. Merle was an active member

of the Shriners, helping with their can collection and transporting children to the Shriners

Hospital for Children in Lexington, KY. He attended New Salisbury United Methodist

Church and later Central United Methodist Church. He was proud to own his family’s

farm and always considered himself a farmer. Merle was an avid sports fan and

particularly enjoyed Indiana basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed time

with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Glen, Wayne, and Weldon McIntosh; his twin

Harold McIntosh, and great-granddaughter Gabrielle Consolino.

The family would like to thank Friends Fellowship and AseraCare Hospice for their love

and compassion.

Graveside service with Masonic rites will be held on Saturday, May 20 th at 11:00am at

Bethlehem Cemetery in Crandall, IN. Reception will follow at New Salisbury United

Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children Lexington

shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate or New Salisbury United Methodist, 7455 Hwy

135, New Salisbury, IN 47374.

Swarens Funeral Home, Ramsey, IN was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles B. Fouts, Jr. age 73

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Charles B. Fouts, Jr. age 73, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Charlie

was born March 6, 1944 at New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles B. and

Annette L. Bush Fouts, Sr. He was retired from Jefferson County and

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District and a member of Saint Michael’s

Catholic Church, Bradford, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Diana L. Poe Fouts.

Son: Charles M. Fouts (Kris) of Apex, NC

Daughter: Angela M. Coleman (Ron) of Land O Lakes, FL

Grandchildren: Kiersten & Zachery Hoehn, Kaileigh & Aubrey Fouts.

His special friend and pet, Buster.

Funeral 11 A.M. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 11400 Farmers

Lane NE, Greenville, IN with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation 2 – 8 P.M. Friday and 9 – 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Swarens

Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Harrison

County or Saint Michael’s Catholic Church.

Driver of Mortuary Van Crashes

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This afternoon at 1:05, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 35 mile marker.

The crash involved a mortuary services van transporting a deceased person and the only injury was the driver. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a black 2013 Dodge Caravan, driven by 49-year-old Matthew J. Fitzthum of Clinton, IN., was westbound on I-70 and traveled off the roadway into the median, ultimately striking a tree. 

Fitzthum was transported to Terre Haute Regional Hospital for treatment of multiple abrasions and pain. Reportedly, he will be admitted for observation. 

The deceased elderly female in transport was transferred to another mortuary services vehicle from the same Clinton, IN. mortuary services company owned by Fitzthum. 

The investigation is continuing with the possibility of future charges, as alcohol appears to be a factor in this crash. ISP Region V Dispatch Center had received calls just prior to the crash, concerning the driver may be impaired or fatigued. 

The crash was investigated by ISP Senior Trooper Bill Bradbury. Assisting was ISP Sergeants Cory Robinson and Jared Nicoson, Cloverdale Town Marshal’s Office, Putnam County EMS, and Cloverdale Fire/Rescue. 

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Man Dies in INDOT Mowing Accident on I-64

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This afternoon a 31-year-old Hispanic male from Mexico was killed when his tractor and bush hog ran over him while mowing along I-64 near the 14 mile-marker. He was a contract worker mowing for the Indiana Department of Transportation. 

The driver has now been identified as Alvaro Garcia Guzman, 31, of El Portezuelo, Jalisco in Mexico. 

He was employed by OLCO Inc., Batesville, IN.

Guzman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Posey County Coroner’s Office.

The Indiana State Police, Posey County Sheriff’s Department and Poseyville Fire Department responded to the incident.

Preliminary investigation revealed the operator was driving a John Deere mowing tractor westbound in the median near the 14 mile-marker when he failed to see a large sink hole.

When the tractor struck the sink hole the operator was thrown from the tractor and onto the ground.

The tractor continued and the bush hog that was being pulled behind the tractor ran over the operator.

The tractor crossed the eastbound lanes and came to a final rest in a wooded area south of I-64 which was closed for approximately two hours while troopers investigated this crash.

Investigating Officer: Trooper Dustan Rubenacker, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Sgt. Russ Werkmeister, Trooper Josh Greer, Trooper Ross Rafferty and Trooper Brandon Deig

Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Department and Posey County Coroner’s Office

High Street Work Begins Today

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High Street in Salem will be closed to through traffic from Highway 56 to Highway 60 Tuesday and Wednesday due to milling the street in preparation for paving.

Temple and Temple has asked that “absolutely no parking” should be done along High Street.

They have also asked that drivers “try to avoid the area from 7 am to 5 pm on both Tuesday and Wednesday.”

The paving project is being completed thanks to nearly $2 million funding from the state’s Community Crossings matching grant funds that totaled $49 million statewide.

Both the City of Salem and the Washington County Commissioners received funding and with matching funds, the two entities will have nearly $4 million to spend on local streets and roads.

Tony McClellan, Seymour Deputy Commissioner of INDOT, explained that the money wasto be matched by local counties, cities and towns.

“This money comes with a lot less strings attached,” McClellan said. “It can be used more efficiently because you don’t have to follow all the federal regulations.”

The Washington County Commissioners approved 17 projects.

Pam Hasty, who works at the highway garage, said the county submitted an asset plan and plans on what the county wanted to spend the money on.

Additionally, the county received about $980,000 back from the state in 2016 year through House Bill 67.

The City of Salem received about $100,000 and both entities will be using that as part of their matching funds for this grant.

Salem received $95,300 and will match to have a total of about $180,000.

“For a city to come up with that kind of money really helps us out,” said Troy Merry. “We can do some things with that money and that frees up other money for other projects. “I’m ecstatic and extremely pleased. We’ve been working on this for awhile and it’s nice to see thing coming together. Now we can get going.”

Merry outlined a few streets that would be worked on through this grant — High Street (getting paved from SR60 to SR56), Cauble Street, Webb Street, Arthur Street (from Main to Martinsburg Road).

Additional work would be done on Homer Street and creating a seamless transition between pavement and bricks on Market Street.

“Both large and small communities in Southern Indiana demonstrated strong commitments to modernizing their roads and bridges and identified matching funds,” said INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson. “INDOT is pleased to award all of these funding requests within the program’s limit of $1 million per community.”

Gary L. Bush, 75, Salem

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Mr. Gary L. Bush age 75 of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 16 at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Bush was born August 13, 1941 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Jesse and Dorothy Hattabaugh Bush.

He was retired after 27 ½ years from the City of Salem Police Department and Parks and Rec Department . He was a member of Westview Christian Church and Fraternal Order of Police.

He served in the National Guard and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Gary is survived by his wife: Shirley Smith Bush. They were married June 16, 1962. He is also survived by his daughter: Sherri Hoar (David) of Campbellsburg, two sisters: Bonnie Coomer (Sherman) of Pekin and Barbara Sue Walker (Joe) of Fredericksburg, two granddaughters: Leslie Stumler (Nevin) and Ashley Hoar, a great grandson: Hendrix Stumler and three nephews: Shannon and Travis Coomer and Aaron Packwood.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Carl Wayne Bush and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00AM at Westview Christian Church.

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday from 10AM-time of service at the church.

SHS Student Removed Over Snapchat Threat

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A Salem High School student has been removed from school for the remainder of the school year after making threats to Austistic students in a social media site.

Yesterday, a Salem High School student posted a hand-made meme on a Snapchat account about school shootings and included comments about students with autism.

 

The investigation, conducted both by high school administrators and the Salem Police Department, is complete.

This student has been removed from school.

Clark County Inmate Roster – 5.16.17

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Booking History with Photos 5-15-17 to 5-16-17

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 5.16.17

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 J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    05/15/2017  thru  05/16/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
05/15/2017 0229  08/30/1990 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P              4,010.00
MCCOIN,PATRICK E        ON SITE            00000000182 POSSESSION OF METHAM Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON SITE            00000000128 POSS OF PARAPHERNALI Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LIMA             State: OH
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1219  11/06/1977 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
WALLS,JAMES B                              00000000180 RETURNED FOR COURT   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1455  05/14/1980 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
GADD,DUSTIN             47D02-1701-CM-117  00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen?          Birth Place Not Provided
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1512  08/28/1969 ***********                                       F LAWRENCE C                  0.00
LAGLE,SONYA M           47D02-1705-CM-655  00000007777 POSS. of Device/Inte Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAW CO           State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1523  01/09/1983 ***********                                       F LAWRENCE C                  0.00
SNEED,APRIL D           47D02-1510-F6-1202 00000000180 RETURNED FOR COURT   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1535  01/16/1993 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
MCDONALD,RICHARD R      47DO1-1608-F6-1020 00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: TX
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 1551  09/26/1997 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                  0.00
JEWELL,ANGELA MARIE     47D02-1510-CM-1260 00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: TERRE HAUTE      State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 2235  12/29/1974 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
PADGETT,CASEY                              00000000210 HOLD FOR ANOTHER COU Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: WASHINGTON       State: IN
 
Run: 16-MAY-2017  7:19                   LAWRENCE COUNTY                                                                  Page:   2
 
JBS15 - Run By: FODDRILL,KYLE
 
AGENCY: 00                                          J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    05/15/2017  thru  05/16/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/15/2017 2328  09/14/1970 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                305.00
TINCHER,DELORES         ON-SITE            00000000001 PUBLIC INTOXICATION  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: SARASOTA         State: FL
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
05/16/2017 0142  05/15/1988 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P                  0.00
GAINES,DAVID E          ON-SITE            00000000153 POSSESSION OF A SYRI Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000182 POSSESSION OF METHAM Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000109 POSS SCHED III       Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class: FELONY
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