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Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Maria Crecelius, age 85 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:55 am, in her residence. Born December 20, 1940 in Amsterdam, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Adrian Veltman and Catherine (Cornelius) Veltman. On November 30, 1959 she married Gerald L. Crecelius, who passed away December 19, 2014. Survivors include: Daughter: Debbie (James) Geary of Pekin, Indiana; Daughter: Patricia (Dustin) Hatfield of Salem, Indi

The commissioners tackled topics such as the approval of both the design of the new 4-H building at the fairgrounds and a contract with engineer John McCoy to finalize plans. The commissioners also received a partial punch list on the highway garage project and discussed several other issues.

“Food Trucks On The Bricks” is back once again for a third rendition after a successful reappearance this past July! Friday, September 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Market Street will once again be bustling and alive with food trucks offering something for everyone.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Eloise Jean Durham, age 66 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab, surrounded by family. Ms. Durham was born February 5, 1960 in Salem, the daughter of Omer Brent Ewen "Red" and Polly Gay. She was a Master Firefighter and instructor with the Campbellsburg Fire Department and a Certified EMT. She was also a dispatcher. Ms. Durham loved IU sports, NASCAR, specifically Jeff Gordon and watching any Wes

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Roberta Baldwin, age 74 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, in Salem Crossing. Born March 4, 1952 in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Gabe and Imogene (Flannery) Hankins. Roberta married Lonnie E. Baldwin, who passed away March 6, 2019. Survivors include: Son: Ernie Williams of Greenville, Indiana; Daughter: Theresa Payline of North Carolina; Brother: Gerry (Vickie) Hankins of Connersville, Indian

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Cody Lee Alexander, age 39 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in Georgetown, Indiana. Born July 17, 1987 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the son of Danny Alexander and Carrie Copas On July 15, 2017 he married Amanda (Spencer) Alexander, who survives. Also surviving are: Stepmom: Sara Alexander Sisters: Kate Alexander;, Amanda Dunn Brother: Nick Alexander; Children: Casidee Stone, Haley Stone, Ava Alexander Natalie Stone,

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Angel Dawn Walker, age 53 of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Mitchell Manor. She was born on January 29, 1973 in Salem, Indiana. She was the Daughter of Jim Mayfield and Carolyn (Walker) Mayfield. She was a member of Salem First Christian Church. Angel was a graduate of Salem High School in 1993. She attended Indiana University Southeast, and worked for Blue River Services in Salem. Angel dearly loved

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Nyoka F. Brough, age 69 of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Ms. Brough was born November 24, 1956 in Flemming Neon, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Woodrow Quillen and Delphia Mae Barnes Newsome Quillen. She was a member of Rivers of Living Waters Ministries. Nyoka loved taking trips and spending time with animals, especially her cats and dogs. Ms. Brough is survived by her daughters, Stacy Hol

Monday, August 17, Livonia Volunteer Fire Rescue INC hosted a multi-department grain bin rescue training. They were taught the hazards of AG-related incidents and how to properly remove patients from grain bin situations.

One of the toughest men to ever walk the earth, David Goggins, wasn't always that way. Before he became the David Goggins the world knows today, he was overweight, out of shape, and drifting through life without much purpose. Then everything changed. Goggins lost 100 pounds in just three months to become eligible for the U.S. Navy. He went on to complete some of the most demanding military training in the world, including multiple Hell Weeks, and became a Navy SEAL. He has r

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Gloria Melvina Smedley, age 94, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence. Born May 2, 1932, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Margaret (Oliver) Roberts. Melvina was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years before entering the work force. She then worked a variety of jobs locally in Salem before ending her work career with 33 years of service at Salem Head Start. Melvina was honored with Citizen of the ye

Emotions were high on Wednesday afternoon in Judge Larry Medlock’s courtroom as people gathered for the sentencing hearing of convicted child sex offender Michael Richardson.