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Reminder of Kays Chapel Cemetery's Policies

Submitted by Denzil Nesmith. Kays Chapel Cemetery would like to remind those with loved ones buried in the cemetery of the cemetery policies. No planting of trees, shrubs or flowers on graves...

Apr 16, 20251 min read

Puttin’ On The Ritz Dance Recital Returns to Salem Middle School

Mark your calendars for a night of music, movement, and memories as Puttin’ On The Ritz School of Dance presents its annual Salem recital on Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Middle School. The event is free to the public, and instructors Robin Oaks and Heather Nale are hoping to fill every seat.

Apr 15, 20252 min read

2025 Senior Spotlight: Elle Strother

Elle is a senior at West Washington Jr-Sr High School. She is active in theater, BPA, and community theater. Over the years she has appeared in many school and community productions, including The Addams Family Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, 12 Angry Jurors, Fools, Christmas Belles, Godspell, and most recently West Washington Drama's The Little Mermaid, where she dazzled as the evil sea witch Ursula.

Apr 14, 20251 min read

Obituary: Merdie Dotson

Merdie Dotson was born October 4, 1928 in Cromona, Kentucky, He was the son of Dewey A. Dotson and Bridgett (Gibson) Dotson.

Apr 14, 20252 min read

Obituary: Jewell C. Sweeney

Jewell C. (Jackson) Sweeney, a longtime resident of Salem, Indiana, passed away on April 12, 2025. She was 90 years old. She was the daughter of Sherman and Frowe (Duke) Jackson of Bedford, Indiana, and was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Sweeney, whom she married on January 1, 1955.

Apr 14, 20252 min read