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Donald Lee Miller of Salem, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Donald Lee Miller was born in Reddyville, Kentucky on June 11, 1940, to Blossie and Mona (Allison) Miller. He was 85 years old.

After weeks of hard work and preparation, Thunder Valley Raceway is set to roar back to life Saturday, October 25, with what organizers say could be either the final race at the historic venue or the start of a new era for local motorsports.

Efforts are underway to restore Little York’s historic 1918 Masonic lodge, a building that once housed Moody’s Grocery and later appeared in a music video by John “Cougar” Mellencamp.

Donna Ann Miller, age 66, of Pekin, met the Lord on October 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Donna was born on April 4, 1959 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Harvey Lee Bobbitt and Ann Marie (Wright) Bobbitt. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Green Banner Publications in Pekin. She was a member of South Liberty Church of Christ.

Marvin Lee Williams, 74, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 15, 2025. He was born in Salem, Indiana on September 23, 1951 to Everett and Alma Harlow Williams.

Blaine A. Hobson, age 64 of Pekin, IN. passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:02 am, in Baptist Health Louisville, KY. Born February 20, 1961, in Salem, IN, he was the son of the late Herman Hobson and Lorue Jean (Stewart) Hobson.

Paul David Dennis, age 86, of Livonia, passed away Thursday, October 9 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

The Pierce-Polk Volunteer Fire Department has been recognized for its outstanding fundraising efforts, earning the Walton Memorial Trophy from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The award honors the fire department showing the greatest percentage increase in collections over the previous year’s total.

On October 14, Mayor Justin Green invited the Salem Lady Lions softball team to the city council meeting held at City Hall to congratulate them on their winning season this year. The Lady Lions had a great 18-9 season, and they made it to the second game of Semi-State.

Our very own Salem Apothecary is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Friday, October 17, and Pharmacist Rebecca Marshall has much in store for the apothecary’s 40th birthday party.

“Boys, let’s play ‘quiet as a mouse’ and don’t make a sound,” Ellen said in her best mom-voice as Isaiah and Isaac got rowdy in the back of her SUV. “We need to find the right exit to get to Top Golf. Understood?”

Lynne Marie Elliott (Little) was born on August 20, 1961, in Portland, Maine. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lynne passed away peacefully at her residence on October 13, 2025.