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The following is taken from an Indiana State Police – Sellersburg Post press release. The Indiana State Police recognized outstanding service and achievement Tuesday during its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis. Among the honorees were four Detectives assigned to the Sellersburg Post and a Crime Scene Investigator. Detectives Matthew Busick, Brian Busick, Travis Baker, Lieutenant Chris Tucker, and Crime Scene Investigator F/Sgt. Phill D’Angelo each receiv

Submitted by Joann Morgan ESTATE YARD SALE 212 Willow St APRIL 24TH

H & R Bakery has officially been sold! We had the pleasure of sitting down with new owners, Corey and Adrienne Baker, as well as previous owners Dwayne and Juanita Daugherty, to discuss the details.

Salem emergency responders were called to the Bradie Shrum Elementary School parking lot next the soccer field this afternoon to demonstrate a mock drunk driving scenario organized by Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.).

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jameson Riley Crawford, age 14 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, Born February 23, 2012 in Scottsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Annette Wheeler and James Richard Crawford Jr., who survives. He attended Life Tabernacle. He loved fishing, four-wheeling including taking it apart and putting it back together, drawing and family time. He had a big imagination and was always putting a smile on everyone's face. Surviv

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Heidi L. Chastain age 41 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home. Ms. Chastain was born December 29, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. The daughter of Tim Chastain and Michele Riedesel. She is a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. She participated in the Special Olympics many times, was a member of the Action Club and enjoyed the Bowling League. Ms. Chastain is survived by her father, Tim Chastain (Leann) of Cam

Written by Claire Schmaltz For many students, the band director is more than a teacher, she is a mentor, motivator, and the reason they love music. For Salem Middle and High schools Brittany Hildenbrand fits all of these standards. Hildenbrand started her career by doing everything band related in high school. “I was a part of the Marching Band, Concert/Pep Band, Honor Jazz Band (included the whole school corporation), Honor Band (included the whole school corporation), EPY

Sometimes Hope is the only thing Holding Someone Together. (Trigger warning – suicide) Bright lights and sirens filled the summer morning air. As I stepped outside our front door, I glanced to the right—toward our neighbor’s house. It was surrounded by police cars, first responders, and an ambulance. There was a commotion I didn’t fully understand at the time. I remember seeing Rick’s teenage daughters—who used to babysit me—and their mom, completely distraught. I was only ei

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Barry Lee Martin, age 79, of Sellersburg, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in New Albany. Born on November 30, 1946, in Martinsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Estin and Leeta (Blackman) Martin. Barry spent his life dedicated to his work as a timber buyer and proud owner of Tri-State Veneer, where his strong work ethic and commitment were evident to all who knew him. While work filled much of his time, he cherished any opportunity to

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Tina Marie Burger, age 70 of Pekin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home. Ms. Burger was born October 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, the daughter of William Runyon Sr. and Elta Thompson McDonald. She was a member of the St. John Paul 2nd Catholic Church in Sellersburg, Indiana, A member of Phi Theta Kappa and worked at Ascension St. Vincent in the Medical Records Department. Ms. Burger is survived by her son, Michael Pedigo of Pekin,

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Donna Purlee, age 92 of Sellersburg, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany. Born on January 28, 1934, in Roseburg, Oregon, she was the daughter of Grace John (Homer) Rudolph. Donna had a deep love for travel and adventure, which took her to destinations all around the world. While she cherished every journey, her favorite place was West Virginia. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures there—

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the family of 14-year-old Jameson Crawford, whose death Sunday evening in Salem remains under investigation.