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High Schools To Participate in INDOT’s Paint The Plow

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the kick off of its 2017 Paint the Plow campaign, a community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s Winter Operations all year long.

INDOT Southwest has invited high schools within district boundaries to paint an INDOT snow plow blade with original artwork to represent their school. Applications and additional program details can be found at http://www.in.gov/indot/3427.htm

Paint the Plow is open to all high schools, Sullivan, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Daviess, Knox, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Orange, Crawford, Perry, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh and Posey counties.

In addition to being seen in full service during the winter weather months, the blades may be used at events within the school’s community to enhance public awareness, promote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the school’s art program.

Paint the Plow was piloted in 2016 in INDOT’s Fort Wayne District. The program saw 13 plows completed by 12 school districts. After the success of Paint the Plow in the northeast district, the program was embarked on statewide.

Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the creation, execution and completion of the art project.

Applications are due March 15.

For more information, call 1 (800) 279-5757 or send a request to swincommunications@indot.in.gov

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Education Scholarship Due March 3 for Salem Students

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The Salem Education Foundation Dollars for Scholars Dr. Edgar and Elinor DeJean Lion Legacy scholarship is taking applications.

Applications are due March 3.

This scholarship for Salem High School graduates is renewable for up to four years and the amount increases each year. Students need to log into their Dollars for Scholars account and update their application.

They also need a letter of recommendation from a professor and need to attach a college transcript. Students must be enrolled full time in college and pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

The student should email Counselor Jennifer Martin to let her know that he/she is applying so she can forward the info to the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship committee. The scholarship will be awarded on April 7 at the Lion Legacy Dinner at Salem High School.

Boil Water Advisory For Some Bedford Residents

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A precautionary boil order has been issued for the following address:

  • 1314 and 1319 Breckenridge Road
  • 1321 and 1324 Walnut Street
  • 233 Madison Street
  • 29, 33, 53, 103, 105, 107, 109 M Street
  • 46, 49, 131, 134, 136, 147, 203, Newton Street
  • 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87, 104, 106, 110, 112, 113, 117, 134, N Street
  • 1302, 1304, 1306, 1308, 1318 Oak Street

The boil order will remain in effect until further notice.

The order was issued after the repair of a main water line. Customers may experience low pressure or no water at all while the main line is being repaired.

Bring all water to a boil vigorously for two minutes, let water cool before using. Pre-boiled water or bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking, washing vegetables, making baby formula, or making or using ice.

For further information contact Bedford City Utilities during business hours 7 a.m. till 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday 275-1626 or after hours at the Water Filtration Plant at 275-7173.

Peacock, 20, Arrested in Amish Crash

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A 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with an accident earlier this week involving a hit and run with an Amish buggy.

The driver, Dalton Peacock, 20, of New Philadelphia Road, Salem, Indiana was booked in at the Washington County Detention Center and charged with one count of Failure to Stop After an Accident.

Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a tip from a concerned citizen this Friday afternoon, regarding the possible location of a silver Honda passenger car with front end damage.

The vehicle was reported to be back in the area of Blue River Road and Officers were quickly dispatched to the area.

Indiana State Police units assisted with making a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle.

The driver was taken to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, where he was interviewed by Sheriff Roger Newlon.

The driver was cooperative and admitted to being involved in a crash on Blue River Road earlier this week.

Police obtained a list of silver and gray cars registered in the county and began searching on Tuesday and soon narrowed their search.

According to Deputy Sheriff Brent Miller, officers had found parts of the vehicle at the
scene and began checking with local body shops. By Thursday, they began publically looking for a silver or gray Honda car.

Miller said police were looking for a late 90’s model Honda passenger vehicle, silver or gray in color with an orange license plate on the front of the vehicle with “Kubota” on the license plate.

The accident happend on Monday, January 30, according to Miller. The crash was reported around 1:49 AM and occurred near 12510 E Blue River Road. 

Deputy Lucas Gray received information that an Amish buggy with two occupants were traveling south on Blue River Road, when a vehicle rear ended the buggy.

The impact ejected both occupants and caused the buggy to flip upside down.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and left the scene of the accident. No injuries were reported.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

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Boil Water Advisory For Scottsburg

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A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Scottsburg.

The advisory was issued Saturday morning due to a water main break.

The affected areas include North Meridian Street east to the Scottsburg city limits and Highway 56 north to the Scottsburg city limits.

INDOT Offers Paid College Internships, Scholarships

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Attention college students! The Indiana Department of Transportation is again accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internships paying $11.30 per hour and civil engineering scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester.

James E. Speer, 83 of Seymour

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Mr. James E. Speer, 83 of Seymour, Indiana, passed away 1:08 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on June 25, 1933 in Bedford, Indiana the son of the late Nolan and Alma Edith (Cummings) Speer.

Jim married Loretta M. (Seidle) Speer on September 9, 1950 in Bedford, Indiana. 

Jim was a member of the Trinity Pentecostal Church, where he played the guitar for over 40 years in the church band. He was a very active family man, he loved to hunt, fish, and travel with his wife and family. He enjoyed working in the yard, and on cars.

He retired after 43 years of service in the sand lab department, at the Golden Foundry, in Columbus.

He  is survived by his  six children, Charlene (Duane) Darlage, Barb (Frank) Maschino, Jim (Debbie) Speer, Jr., Bradford Speer, Wally Speer and Nathan (Candy) Speer, twelve grandchildren, Becki (Daryl) Short, Gina Darlage, Rachel (Rodney) Wagoner, Jenni Metz, James Speer III, Sara (Austin Jackson) Speer, Brad Speer, Jr., Mick Speer, Abby Speer, Audrey Speer, Nolan Speer, and Faithe Petty; and six great grandchildren, Jordan Ellis, Logan Overshiner, Reid Darlage, Dustin Metz, Rylee Jackson, and Carsen Jackson; brother Kenneth (Betty) Speer, two sisters; Sharon ( Ron ) Schrader and Karen (Leroy)  Davis.

He was also preceded in death by his Parents, wife of 64 years, and his half sister Betty Dalton.   

Funeral service will be held at Voss and Sons Funeral Service on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Larry Dalton and Reverend Marty Speer officiating.

Burial will follow at Leesville Cemetery in Lawrence County.  

Family and friends may call at Voss and Sons Funeral Service on Saturday, February 4th from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday after 12 noonuntil the time of service. 

Memorial checks may be written to Trinity Pentecostal Church at Voss and Sons Funeral, Crematorium and Monument Services.

Charles Harold Elliott age 86 of Palmyra

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Mr. Charles Harold Elliott age 86 of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab. 

Mr. Elliott was born April 14, 1930 in Macon County, Illinois the son of Everett and Ethel Voyles Elliott.  He was a retired employee of General Electric.  He was a Korean War Army veteran and a Bronze Star recipient.

Charles is survived by his wife:  Margie A. Elliott.  He is also survived by a son:  Travis C. Elliott (Tamara Jo) of Campbellsburg, a daughter:  Myra Kay Elliott Sharp of Decatur, Illinois, a brother:  Carol Elliott of LaPlace, Illinois, three grandchildren:  Tamara Kay Day (Terry), Mariah Jo Applegate (Nicholas James), and Wade Levi Elliott, and 2 great-grandchildren:  Faith Helen Day and Andrew Lewis Day. 

He was preceded in death by a brother:  Lazarre Elliott, a sister:  Maxine Burket, a grandson:  Tice Sharp III and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7PM and Monday from 10AM-time of service.