This is the beautiful old Benua home that was tore down to make room for gas stations:( use to sit where Swiffty last operated, the now defunct FastMax station.)
The Benua family owned a clothing store located where T’s Antiques is today. It was later owned by Cliff Baird.
Truly a shame Salem didn’t do a better job at preserving our historic architecture, noted Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliott.
A digital sign was going up today at the Wal-Mart construction site in Salem this afternoon and glass doors and windows were installed in the store front.
Grading and prep-work continue on the parking lot with curbing being installed around the edges of the parking lot in preparation for paving.
The Murphy’s Oil gas station appears to be nearly completed.
No additional retail lots have begun construction.
The store will be open in the Fourth Quarter.
The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of two adults from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fort Wayne, Indiana is located approximately 125 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Louva A. Hallfeldt is an 81 year old white female, 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 135 lbs., with white hair and blue eyes.
It is unknown what type clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. Wayne E. Hallfeldt is an 87 year old white male, 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighing 160 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes.
It is unknown what type clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Louva A. and Wayne E. Hallfeldt were last seen Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 9:00 am EST, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are believed to be in danger and in need of medical attention.
They are believed to be traveling in a green Toyota Camry with Indiana handicap license plate D331RJ.
If you have any information concerning Louva and Wayne Hallfeldt, contact the Allen County Sheriff by calling 260-449-3000.
Mrs. Wilma Sue Judd Deaton age 60 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 26 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.
Sue was born June 17, 1956 in Huntingburg, Indiana the daughter of Lester and Patricia Joan King Judd. She was a former school bus driver for West Washington School Corporation and a former employee of Kimball Office Furniture. She was a member of VFW Post #6636, former Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636 President, Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2380 and American Legion Post #41.
She was preceded in death by her companion: Gene Baxter, the father of her children: Gary Deaton, a brother: Kenny Judd, a nephew: Kenneth Michael Judd and her parents.
She is survived by a daughter: Lesli Smith (Chris) of Campbellsburg, three sons: Nathan Deaton of Salem, Matthew Deaton (Misty) of Salem and Daniel Deaton of Hardinsburg, brother: Ronnie Judd (Peggy) of Greenwood, sister: Ramona Garrett (Larry) of English, grandchildren: Savanah Thixton, Meredith, Brooks and Bennett Deaton and Boyd and Bryant Deaton, nieces: Rita Mann, Candi Pease, Kimberly Judd, and Tiffany Thompson, and nephew: Phillip Judd as well as several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home with Brother Jim Applegate officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 and Wednesday 9-11AM and service Wednesday at11AM.
The family asks that memorial donation by made to: VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636.
Pauline “Polly” C. Akers, age 89 of Borden Indiana, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at Kindred Wedgewood in Clarksville,
Indiana. She was born on December 4, 1926 in Plant City, Florida.
Pauline was a member of the Borden Church of Christ.
Survivors include: 5 sons, Terry R. Akers & wife Frances, Kevin J. Akers & wife Carla, Jeffrey J. Akers & wife Terri, Kelley
I. Akers, Bradley J. Akers and wife Carol; 2 brothers, Arthur Martin & Woody Martin; 12 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Marvin “Chub” R. Akers; parents, Homer Martin & Alice (Hardy) Martin; son, Jody Akers; 2
brothers and 1 sister.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden. Viewing will be from 4-8
PM Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Brother John Beasley will officiate.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana.
On line expressions: www.hughestaylor.net
Anita K. Bush of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm in Jewish Hospital in Louisville, at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 22 days.
Born October 2, 1963 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Ethel Mae (Ray) Bush.
She was the Marketing Director for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and a former employee of LifeSpring Mental Health Services and the Steven’s Memorial Museum.
She had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1982 graduate of West Washington High School.
Anita was a foster parent for many years, a member of the Humane Society of Washington County, Michael’s House in Mitchell and was active with the Christmas Assistance Program.
She enjoyed making and painting ceramics and was very involved with her children and their activities.
Her survivors include: Daughter: Mataia Bush, Campbellsburg; Son: Cole Bush, Campbellsburg; 2 Sisters: Kim Bradley, Salem and Christine Moss, Corydon; Companion: Jerry Mofatt, Jasper, IN; 4 neices, 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Bush.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation hours from 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday.
Interment will follow the service at Saltillo Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made to: Anita’s Fund C/O PNC Bank #1 Public Square Salem, Indiana 47167
Fireworks season has arrived, and the State Fire Marshal is reminding all Hoosiers to be mindful of fireworks laws when celebrating this summer.
“Fireworks can be very entertaining to watch, but there are laws in place that are often overlooked when it comes to their usage,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. “We want for everyone to enjoy their summer, but we also want them to do so responsibly.”
Hoosiers should remember the following laws when setting off fireworks:
Specially designated days for fireworks use are June 29 through July 3 and July 5 through 9. On those days, fireworks may be used between 9 a.m. until two hours after sunset.
On holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve), fireworks may be used between 9 a.m. and midnight.
There are penalties that come with breaking the laws regarding fireworks. Here are a few examples:
Not only do fireworks users need to abide by laws, but so do fireworks retailers who sell to the public, who may only sell 1.4G consumer fireworks. Dealers must hold a permit through Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Fire and Building Safety Division, which is overseen by the State Fire Marshal.
No one younger than 18 may purchase fireworks.
For more fireworks safety tips, visit www.GetPrepared.in.gov. For more information on local ordinances and fireworks limitations, contact local officials.
The 1st Pekin Train Depot, est. circa 1850, photo around 1900.
The beginning of the end for old Pekin,…the New Albany & Salem Railroad reached Salem on January of 1851 and by 1854 the town of Old Pekin had largely moved to New Pekin, centered around the railroad tracks.
Police are still investigating the cause of a wreck that killed a 21-year-old Crothersville man dead Monday afternoon in northern Jennings County.
Police believe speed was a factor causing the crash that killed Paul Tyler Ent.
According to a report from Officer Anthony Maberry of the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, Ent died when the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue he was driving north on County Road 275W near Scipio left the road, hit an embankment, became airborne and landed on the roof of the driver’s side.
Ent’s brother, Jared S. Honey, 29, of Seymour, was a passenger in the car but declined treatment at the scene, police said.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several reports regarding citizens getting phone calls from someone claiming to be an IRS agent.
The call can come from a spoofed number that looks like an IRS phone number. The person on the phone says that a debt is owed to the IRS and a warrant will be issued for your arrest if you do not pay it.
The person then gives directions to transfer money into a bank account to resolve the issue.
Sheriff Dan McClain encourages everyone to follow the scam prevention tips from the IRS.gov website below:
The IRS Will Never:
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money and you don’t owe taxes, here’s what you should do:
For more information about IRS tax scams, visit http://www.irs.gov/.
