The Future Farmers of America in Washington County are having fundraisers and plant sales this spring.

The West Washington High School FFA chicken BBQ will be Sunday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Greenhouse items will be for sale.

Eastern High School has a greenhouse that opened on April 18th.

The greenhouse is operated by FFA students and is open Monday- Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm and Saturday 8:30am – 11:30 am(April 23 & 30)

6 Packs: $1.75
4 Packs: $1.75
4” Pots: $1.75
10” Hanging Baskets: $13.00
Flats (combination of 8 items): $13.00

Salem’s FFA is having their 3rd annual Plant sale on the following dates:

April 30: 8 am- 2 pm

May 1: 1 pm – 5pm

May 3: 3:30 pm– 5 pm

May 5: 3:30 pm– 5 pm

They will have the following plants for sale:

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage Assorted Tomatoes, Peppers– Mixed

Bell, Jalapeno, Herbs, Cucumbers, Cantaloupe, Zucchini, Yellow

Squash, Petunia, Snap Dragon, Geranium, Coleus, Vinca, Moon

Flower, Mexican Sun Flower, Black Eyed Susan, Verbena, Sweet Potato Vine, Ferns, Lantana, Zinnia, Spider Plant, Calibrachoa, Mari
golds, Begonia, Verbena, Thunbegia, Salvia, and more….

A Seymour man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday shortly after 3 a.m.on I-65 in the southbound lane near the 57.5 mile marker.

According to Indiana State Trooper Michael Thiron, a 2002 Ford Explorer, driven by 19-year-old Nikson Cribs, of Seymour, was traveling southbound in the left lane of I-65 and at an extremely slow speed, possibly due to vehicle trouble.

Police say a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by 21-year-old Coleden Hoeltke, of Columbus, was also traveling southbound on I-65 when Hoeltke’s vehicle struck the rear of Cribs’ vehicle.

As a result of the collision, Cribs died from his injuries at the scene.

Hoeltke, suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment

Toxicology results are pending on both drivers however drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash at this time.

As a result of the crash, all lanes of southbound I-65 were closed for close to two hours for crash investigation and cleanup.

Trooper Thiron was assisted by Trooper Brent Lykins, the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, Columbus Regional EMS, Wayne Township Fire Department, Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office, West Towing, and Columbus Towing.

The investigation is ongoing.

One woman was taken by helicopter ambulance to the University of Louisville hospital this after with non-life threatening injuries after her vehicle flipped over on Brown Lane in Eastern Washington County about 3p Wednesday.

The 2003 Chevy Trailblazer flipped over, trapping her inside and pinning one of her legs, which was partially ejected from the vehicle, underneath.

Amber Wheeler, 32, Salem, was trapped for almost an hour while Salem Firefighters cut her out of the vehicle.

According to Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Naugle, Wheeler was traveling south on Brown Lane when she met another vehicle on a hill crest.

Naugle said Wheeler swerved to the right to miss the vehicle and over-corrected.

She then crossed the road on the left side, went up an embankment. The vehicle flipped on its driver’s side.

“Individuals nearby rendered care to Mrs. Wheeler until emergency personnel arrived,” said Naugle. “They were quick thinking and that makes a difference.”

The other vehicle stopped to help as well.

After Wheeler was removed she was flown from the scene to the University of Louisville hospital for treatment of leg trauma.

Assisting agencies were the Washington County EMS, Sheriff’s Department, Pekin Town Marshall and the Salem Fire Department.

Seymour Police Department is asking for your help in identifying two of the suspects in Sunday mornings attempted armed robbery at Walgreens.

These two, young black males fled on foot and got into a silver Cadillac driven by a black female.

If you have any information please call the Seymour Police Department at (812) 522-1234.

The schedule for the Washington County Fair was set last night at the fair board meeting and all the fun will kick off with the annual baby contest on Saturday, June 18th and continue through the close of the fair on June 25th.

According to Fair Board President Tony Nolan, the theme for the fair is “Celebrate What’s Great About Washington County.”

Nolan said there will be lots going on at the fair this year — from carnival rides, to the grandstand entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animals and free entertainment at the gazebo — and Senior Citizens Day, Kids Day return as well as the rides, commercial exhibits and all the great Fair Food.

Despite Thunder Valley Raceway being closed, there will be three on-track events — a Truck Pull will be held on June 11 at 7p, the Mud Bogs on Friday, June 24th at 7p and the annual Demo Derby held on Saturday, June 25th at 7p.

Becky White is the new director of the Baby Contest and will kick the event off on Saturday, June 18th at the Salem High School Brook’s Memorial Gym at 1p.

The annual Fair Parade will be held on Sunday, June 19th at 3p. The entries will line up near Salem Schools at 1p.

The rests of the events in front of the grandstand will include:

• Monday, June 20th at 8p – Washington County Queen Contest
• Tuesday, June 21th at 8p – Miss Washington County Teen Contest
• Wednesday, June 22nd at 8p – Cincinnati Circus
• Thursday, June 23rd at 8p – 7p – Mud Volleyball
• Friday, June 24th at 7p – Mud Bogs
• Saturday, June 25th at 7p – Demolition Derby.

There will be free music at the Gazebo at the top of the hill from Monday thru Saturday, which will include:  gospel singing by Kirby Stailey, Classic Country, Bear Hollow chain saw carvers, singer Scott Greesom, singer Greg Rhodes and line dancing with Sparkle and Spurs.

Daily programming will be free to the public and include:

Senior Citizens Day, Tuesday, June 21st – starting at 10a

Kids Day, Wednesday, June 22nd – activities from 10a-Noon, with carnival rides from 12:30-2:30p.

“If you like animals, there will be a variety available for everyone to see inthe livestock buildings which will be competing for ribbons and trophies by members of the local 4-H clubs,” said Nolan. “And don’t forget the Open Class categories.”

“And let’s not forget Brady Amusements,” reminds Nolan. “They will be operating each night. Discount bracelets will be available again from Mid-Southern Bank for $18 for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.”

For more information, you can contact Nolan at 812.620.9118.

Indiana University Police Bloomington is investigating a reported rape that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, one block east of campus in the area of Bryan Avenue.

IU Police Lt. Craig Munroe says the victim is an IU student.

She told police she was forced to the ground between two houses by three unknown male subjects. Two of the males held the 19-year-old woman on the ground while the third man raped her.

Munroe says the woman did suffer minor physical injuries during the incident.

Due to the limited light in the area the description of the suspects is limited. Two of the men were wearing shorts and a t-shirt. The third suspect is short in stature and was shorts and a tank-top.

“The investigation is active and details are very limited,” Monroe wrote in an email. “No arrest has been made at this time. IUPD did put out a mass notification of the incident at 2:45 a.m. alerting students to possible danger in the area of Bryan Ave. IUPD does not believe that there is an ongoing threat to the IU community at this time.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at (812) 855-6706.