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WSLM to Reveal Indiana’s all-time top 25 sports stories Thursday Night

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Indiana’s all-time top 25 sports stories to be revealed on WSLM in Thursday radio show.

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About two years ago, Brent Slinkard asked screenwriter and producer Angelo Pizzo and hall of fame Indiana sportswriter Bob Hammel to lunch in Bloomington to discuss an idea.
Admittedly, they all got lost in the moment.
The product of that lunch and two solid years of work will revealed from 7-10 p.m., Thursday when WSLM airs “The Greatest Sports Stories in the History of Indiana” with the stories counted down  and hosted by Greg Rakestraw.
“We just knew within 5 or 10 minutes that this was the right thing to do,” said Slinkard, 54, the president of Indiana Sports History.
“Everything seemed to fit together, especially after Bob made mention that it was in alignment with the state’s bicentennial year as well.”There has been plenty of work done on specific Hoosier sporting categories such as Indiana basketball, Notre Dame football and the Indianapolis 500, but no project ever tried to encapsulate all of the state’s athletic traditions and history. As Slinkard said, this became the ultimate hobby.

“In this country we love our sports, we love men and women athletes, and it’s truly part of the American way,” Slinkard said. “In Indiana, it’s even more special because of the collegiate programs we have, the athletes, the coaches and the games that not only made an impression on people in this state but across the country.”

The top 25 are sure to include Indiana basketball, Notre Dame football and the Indianapolis 500, but Slinkard said those highly visible three did not earn the No. 1 spot in a vote by members of the Indiana Sportswriting and Sportscasting Association.
Following the release of the list on Thursday, a book detailing the events and the project will be released Nov. 1, and next June a banquet will be held to celebrate the stories in Indianapolis.
The original list of 72 possibilities includes Fort Wayne stories on former all-time NFL great Rod Woodson and the NBA acknowledging the city as the birthplace of the league.
The full list can be viewed at www.indiana25.com.
Maybe the key to the project was naming it stories instead of moments.
“That was heavily debated,” Slinkard said.
“That was maybe the one thing I had to fight for. The reason I felt the fight was important was if you just left it at just moments, you would maybe essentially have seen Indiana University basketball, the Indy 500 and Notre Dame football dominate the top 25. If you cluster them into distinct programs then you have room for other products.”

James Keith Pollard, 79

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James Keith Pollard, affectionately called “Keith” by his close family, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Keith will always be remembered for his gentle kindness, sense of adventure, his joy of life, quick wit, incredible memory and smile.

James Keith Pollard was born in Salem, Indiana on October 25, 1936, the second son of Elmer and Elva Pollard. After high school, he served a term in the U.S. Navy. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at Indiana University. He spent the rest of his career in Louisville and retired at Phillip Morris.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Morris Pollard.

Keith will be forever loved by those he left behind. Keith is survived by his sister-in-law, nieces, nephew and their families, as well as many lifelong friends.

The family would like to extend their thanks to those who provided such excellent care to Keith over the years.

A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at Dawalt Funeral Home on Saturday July 16, 2016 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Washington County Food Bank P.O. Box 128 Salem, Indiana 47167.

Wyandotte Caves reopened this weekend

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State Parks Officials are set to reopen the Wyandotte Caves complex in southern Indiana that’s been closed to visitors since 2009 because of a deadly bat disease.

The Department of Natural Resources will reopen the caves Saturday after a $1.7 million project that included demolition of a deteriorating visitor center and better underground lighting.wyandotte-thumb-250xauto-7340

The department says free cave tours will be available Saturday and Sunday, with fees charged for tours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 15 through Labor Day weekend.

Many of southern Indiana’s caves were closed to curb the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungus blamed for killing millions of bats around the country.

The Wyandotte caves near the Ohio River town of Leavenworth have been a tourist attraction since the mid-1800’s.

Becky Skillman Leadership Institute Friday July 22

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The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Becky Skillman Leadership Institute.

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The Bedford Chamber would like to invite you to attend the Becky Skillman Leadership Institute on Friday, July 22nd at the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County.

Registration is at 9 am. Opening remarks begin at 9:30. There will be an amazing lineup of speakers including Retired Brigadier General Jonathan D. George, General Motors Past Plant Manager Lamar Rucker, and former Indiana Lieutenant Governor and current Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann.

The Leadership Institute was started to encourage leaders to aim higher, inspire others, and maximize their potential. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County.

For more information about sponsorships and to purchase individual tickets, contact the Bedford Chamber at 812-275- 4493 or email bedford@bedfordchamber.com.

Sons of The American Legion Honor State Police with Wreath Laying Ceremony

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Friday members of the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Indiana, performed a special wreath laying ceremony at the Indiana State Police Memorial and Eternal Flame located adjacent to the Indiana State Police Museum, 8660 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN.

The event was to honor those troopers and employees of The Indiana State Police who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Sons of The American Legion is one branch of The American Legion Family.  The Legion itself is made up of men and women who served honorably in U.S. military branches during times of conflict over the past 100 years.

As such, the Sons is a program within The Legion and is made up of the sons, grandsons, and great grandsons of those who have held membership in The Legion or were eligible for membership if they are deceased.  Indiana has the nation’s second-largest S.A.L. membership with more than 37,000 members.

There is a close connection between The American Legion Family and law enforcement officers throughout the country and in Indiana.  A great many peace officers are, themselves, former soldiers and sailors and many of them are also members of The Legion and the Sons.

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Gov. Mike Pence speaks to the group
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Friday members of the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Indiana, performed a special wreath laying ceremony at the Indiana State Police Memorial and Eternal Flame located adjacent to the Indiana State Police Museum, 8660 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN.

The very preamble to the constitutions of, both, The American Legion and the Sons of The American Legion state, among other things, that we “…associate ourselves together…to maintain law and order.”

The wreath laying ceremony was presided over by Chris Carlton, Commander of the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Indiana. Governor Mike Pence, State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, Officers and members of the Sons, members of The American Legion Family, branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and members of the public attended the ceremony.

The laying of the wreath ceremony is tied into Indiana’s annual state conventions of The American Legion, the Sons of The American Legion, and The American Legion Auxiliary – all of which are taking place at the nearby Marriott Hotel.  At one point during its convention, The American Legion will present its annual Law Enforcement Officer of The Year Award to a deserving peace officer.

Further questions regarding the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Indiana should be directed to Mike Pipher at (812) 360-3702 or mpipher@iu.edu.

 

Report a Crime Tip Online or By Phone

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You can provide anonymous tips for the City of Salem Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department by phone and online.

“An anonymous tip line has been set up to allow those with information to aid us in serving the public without direct involvement,” noted Sheriff Roger Newlon.

WRLW TIP LINES

The number is 812.883.6566.

Tips for both departments can be made on this line, said Newlon.

The City of Salem also has a web portal where tips can be made online —  http://cityofsalemin.com/crime-tip

“The TIP line was initially planned exclusively for drug tips but has been expanded to allow for tips of any nature,” explained Newlon.

Other Tip Lines for Southern Indiana Counties are:

Clark County – 812-280-2276

Crawford County – 812.338.2802

Floyd County – 812-948-FCSD

Harrison County – 812-738-8477(TIPP) or go to http://www.hcsdin.net/index.php/crime/anonymous-tip-information

Jackson County – (812) 358-2141

Jefferson County –  812-265-2648

Lawrence County -812-277-2020

Orange County – (812) 723-2836

Scott County – call 911 or submit information on this website – http://www.scottcountysheriff.org/crime_tip.php

Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers – 502-582-CLUE

SALEM PARKS AND REC. YOUTH FOOTBALL COACHES MEETING SET

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There will be a mandatory preseason P&R Youth Football coaches meeting Thursday, July 21, 7:00pm in City Hall.

Coaches must have an application on file, approved by the Park Board, and be 2016 Level 1 online certified through USA Heads-Up Football in order to coach.

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USA Football, Heads Up Program, stresses the following:

  1. Level 1 online coaching certification for all Youth Football coaches.
  2. Proper equipment fitting.
  3. Concussion recognition and response.
  4. Heat preparedness and hydration.
  5. Sudden cardiac arrest plan and procedure.
  6. Heads Up tackling.
  7. Heads Up blocking.
  8. A Player Safety Coach in place.

Parents must also attend a meeting going over general procedures, rules, and safety concerns. These meetings will be required and held during sign ups and the issuing of equipment dates.

The Salem Parks and Rec. Youth Football Organization has been a USA Football/Heads Up participant since 2014.

Sign-ups will be held Sunday, July 31 /1-4pm and Sunday August 7 /1-3pm, in the Salem High School Auxiliary Gym. The program is for Salem, West Washington and East Washington students grades 3rd&4th , 5th&6th. The fee is $40.00 per player.

The season will begin September 11th running approximately 6-7 weeks.

**There will be no late registrations, after Sunday August 7th.**

For more information you may call the Salem Parks and Rec. Office at 812-883-2895.

Habitual Traffic Violator Jailed on Reckless Driving and Neglect Charges

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A traffic stop for driving with excessive speed ended with an Indiana State Trooper jailing the driver on reckless driving and neglect of a dependent charges.

Arrested and Charged was Lauren E. Marks, 27, Henderson, Kentucky.

Marks faces charges of:
– Operating While Suspended – Habitual Traffic Violator for Life, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
– Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor

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At 9:40 P.M. Friday, Trooper Ross Johnson observed a 2015 Kia Sportage traveling north along Interstate 69, south of the Washington exit.

Johnson activated his speed radar unit and clocked the Kia traveling 95 miles per hour in a posted 70 mile per hour zone.

Johnson stopped the Kia and spoke with Marks.

Further investigation found that Marks was listed by the Indiana BMV as a Habitual Traffic Violator for Life, meaning she is prohibited from driving. Marks also had an eight year old child in the front passenger seat with her.

Marks was placed into custody and transported, without incident, to the Daviess County Jail.

The eight year old was cared for by the Department of Child Services until Marks was released from custody.

Downtown’s Night to Shine on July 22

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DTA-LogoGone are the days or parking on the square on a friday night, getting out of your car and walking around to shop at local businesses, enjoying the fellowship small town life brings.

But City of Salem Mayor Troy Merry is wanting to bring that back to Salem.

Merry is hosting an old fashioned community gathering on the square in Salem on Friday, July 22 from 6-9p.

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Troy Merry was a guest on WSLM’s Coffee Club last week talking about his idea for Salem’s Downtown Alive program that will draw families and shoppers to the square on Friday, July 22. Denise Newkirk, Director of the City of Salem Park and Rec program is a weekly guest co-host on Thursdays.

“I remember as a kid coming up to the square on Friday nights and the businesses were open and people would just park and get out and walk around, talk and visit and do their shopping,” said Merry. “With big changes ahead for Salem, it’s important we support our local businesses and do things like this.”

Merry said free cold watermelon and free waters would be provided for visitors.

Also, he said on WSLM’s Coffee Club Thursday morning that the Short Notice Band would be playing that night.

“We want people to come out and bring a blanket or their lawn chairs and have a great night,” said Merry.

He also said there would be a card that patrons would take around to the local businesses on the square to have punched and upon completing the card, it would be entered into a drawing for a nice prize.

“The key is to bring our small businesses and the community together,” he said. “We used to do that many years ago and it’s time we started doing it again.”

Merry said if the event is successful others would be planned in other seasons of the year.

7 Arrested in Paoli on Drug Charges

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The Paoli Police Department arrested seven on drug charges, including a 16 year old who was dealing marijuana.

 

Charges were filed on the following:

Johnathon Babbitt age 29
Dealing Substance Represented as Controlled Substance A level 6 Felony; Maintaining a Common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

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Mercades (Smith) Babbitt age 25
Dealing Substance Represented as Controlled Substance A level 6 Felony; Possession of A Legend Drug-Prescription or Drug Order A level 6 Felony; Battery by Bodily Waste committed against a public safety officer A Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement A level 6 Felony
Maintaining a common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

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Dennis K Jones age 45
Dealing Substance Represented as Controlled Substance A Level 6 Felony; Visiting a common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

13592375_855685031203848_8932482378742635588_nDonnie Gene Patton age 51
Dealing in a controlled substance Schedule I, II or III controlled substance A level 6 Felony; Possession of a schedule I through IV controlled substance A level 6 Felony; Maintaining a common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

13615433_855685144537170_7657144703751071457_nBrady W. Chastain age 29
Dealing in a controlled substance Schedule I, II or III controlled substance A level 6 Felony; Possession of a schedule I through IV controlled substance A level 6 Felony; Maintaining a common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

13600306_855684957870522_6173277771551164669_nJohn Bundy age 48
Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug A Level 6 Felony
Visiting a common nuisance A class B misdemeanor

10426876_855685077870510_9149876165837313318_n Juvenile age 16
Dealing in marijuana hash oil or salvia A class misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana hash oil or salvia A class A misdemeanor
Conspiracy A Level 6 Felony

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