The 53rd West Washington Band Turkey Dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 am to 2:30 pm at the West Washington High School Cafeteria. 

Ticket Prices are Adult: $10 (advance purchase), $12 (at the door) and Child (10 & under): $6 (advance purchase), $8 (at the door).

To purchase tickets with Debit or Credit Card call 812-755-4996

According to WW Band Director Sam Bortka the menu will include: Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls & Dessert.

There will also be a silent auction. 

According to Sharla Roden, District Manager with Burger King, there will be a job fair today at the Cobblestone Hotel in Salem until 5p. 

She said workers would be hired on the spot from 17-70.

The restaurant will be opening on Nov. 14 on Salem’s East Side in front of the New Walmart store. 

The City of Bloomington Utilities has issued a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) advisory for the following streets after an SSO was confirmed Monday.

The areas affected are:

• 1400/1500 blocks East Clairmont Place

• 1400/1500 blocks East Dunstan Drive

CBU staff say the SSO was triggered by roots infiltrating an eight-inch sewer line. The proper clean-up protocol included removing the roots from the sewer line. Citizens in the aforementioned areas are advised to take precautions when coming into contact with untreated sewage that may have accumulated as a result of this overflow. Any individual who has come into direct contact with untreated sewage is advised to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly.

The process of determining the volume of flow generated by this SSO is ongoing.

The City of Bloomington Utilities is committed to a more efficient and reliable wastewater collection and treatment system. Reducing the number of sanitary sewer overflows is a major emphasis in that effort.

The City of Bloomington Utilities is also committed to transparency with respect to the citizens of this community, including issuing public advisories in the event a confirmed sanitary sewer overflow has occurred.

Scottsburg, IN. – The Scott County Sheriff’s Department and Scottsburg City Police announced today it will increase patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period – running November 11 through December 4, 2016. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to drive sober, and buckle up for safety.

“With Thanksgiving being a major travel time each year, it’s important we stay vigilante in keeping Indiana’s roadways safe for drivers and their passengers, “said Sheriff Dan McClain. “That’s why it’s so important for those behind the wheel and riders alike to buckle up and drive sober. It’s also important to watch out for your fellow travelers, and if you see something unsafe on the roads, don’t hesitate to call 911 and report it.”

Increased enforcement during the Thanksgiving Holiday period is an annual statewide effort supported by federal funding allocated to the Scott County Traffic Safety Partnership from the Traffic Safety division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). More than 15 City and County Police officers will work overtime to conduct sobriety patrols, checkpoints, and seat belt patrols around the clock.

According to ICJI, in November 2015, there were 533 alcohol-related crashes across Indiana, resulting in 220 injuries and 7 fatalities. Additionally, in the same month, crash reports indicate 285 accidents involved a driver or a passenger unrestrained, resulting in 302 injuries and 16 fatalities.

Further, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for kids between the ages of 8 and 15. For families with young children, it’s important to have a properly installed child safety seat or booster seat for each child. Parents can visitwww.childseat.in.gov for a list of locations and a toll-free phone number to speak with experts about the proper installation of child safety seats

“Through statistics we know firsthand buckling up, staying sober behind the wheel, and not texting and driving not only protects those traveling with you, but also those with whom you are sharing the road,” said ICJI Director Dave Murtaugh. “That’s why it’s vital we work together, from officers patrolling our streets, to drivers making safe and responsible choices, in an effort to make our roadways the safest in the country.”

The Salem Fire Department and Midwest Natural Gas were investigating the smell of natural gas in the area around Salem Community Schools earlier this morning. 

According to Salem Fire Chief Tom Day, the school have been cleared. 

Day said Midwest officials thought the smell was not gas but “some type of gear oil.”

He said they were still at the schools double checking. 

The 911 call came in at 7:30a. 

Initially it was reported the smell of gas was in the area of Bradie Shrum Elementary School. 

Superintendent Dr. Lynn Reed reported shortly afterwards that the gas smell had been reported at all three buildings on campus. 

Before 8a, Elementary Principal Brent Minton noted on Facebook, “Everything is okay. There isn’t a gas leak at the elementary. We just had people report there was a smell of natural gas in the area. The City of Salem Fire Department responded as did Midwest Natural Gas. The smell has dissipated at the elementary area.”

School was not held up this morning, but after 8a, Midwest and the fire department were still monitoring the area. 

The Washington County Purdue Extension Office and the 4-H Junior Leaders are taking orders for thanksgiving cheese balls. Call 812-883- 4601 or contact a 4-H Junior Leader to order your cheese ball. Cheese balls will be made on:

• Monday November 21 st – Pick up order between 5:00-6:00 p.m. Call in order by Monday, November 14th

All cheese balls must be picked up at the Extension Office if ordered through the Extension Office. If ordered through a Junior Leader, the Junior Leader will deliver the cheese ball to you.

The Purdue Extension-Washington County Office is located on the lower level of the Washington County Government Building at 806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 104, in Salem.

The Jr. Leader cheese balls cost $6 each and are made of cream cheese, chipped beef, and spices. They can be rolled in parsley or pecans, or left plain.

A portion of the sales price of this product will be used to promote Washington County 4-H Jr. Leader educational programs. No endorsement of the product by 4-H is implied or intended.

The 55 newest members of the Indiana State Police reported for duty today at the 14 State Police Posts across the state.

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, after 22 weeks of intense training, the 76th Recruit Academy took their oath of office to serve and protect the citizens of the State of Indiana.  The graduation ceremony was a culmination of training in subjects including criminal and traffic law, crash investigations, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, and a host of other subjects related to modern policing.

The Jasper District is very pleased to welcome four Troopers from the 76th Class:  Troopers Connor Giesler, Ryan Griffith, Nathaniel Kern and Steven Nolan.  The four will work alongside seasoned troopers for the next three months prior to working within their assignments on solo patrol.

Trooper Giesler, originally from Jasper, Indiana, graduated from Jasper High School in 2014 and attended the University of Southern Indiana and Vincennes University Jasper Campus, studying Business Administration.  Trooper Giesler will primarily patrol Crawford County.

Trooper Griffith, originally from Marengo, Indiana, graduated from Crawford County High School in 2009 and Indiana University Southeast in 2014, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  Trooper Griffith will primarily patrol Crawford County.

Trooper Kern, originally from Jasper, Indiana, graduated from Jasper High School in 2011 and Vincennes University in 2014, earning an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement.  Trooper Kern was previously a volunteer fireman with the Jasper Fire Department and a jailer with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department.  Trooper Kern will primarily patrol Spencer County.

Trooper Nolan, originally from Loogootee, Indiana, graduated from Loogootee High School in 1998, Vincennes University in 2003 with an Associate’s Degree in Business, and Indiana University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.  Trooper Nolan previously served as a Deputy Sheriff with the Martin County Sheriff’s Department and an Officer with the Loogooee Police Department.  Nolan will primarily patrol Dubois County.