More News Category

Home
More News Category

By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.

Write a comment

There has been a flurry of planned events and activities to celebrate the fall season during the final weeks of October. Events include such things as fall festivals, trunk or treat, a lollipop pull, chili supper and much more.

Organizations that have made such plans are asked to send information to SalemLeader.com so the public may be made aware of all the exciting activities available.

Events will be publicized as soon as they are received. There will also be a page of all activities posted on the website on Oct. 15.

Information may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office of Leader Publishing Company at 812-883-3281.

Write a comment

Join Salem High School Disney Club and Boy Scout Troop 4029 at Buffalo Trace Park on Saturday, Oct. 12, from dusk to 10:30 p.m. for a haunted trail that will have you running through the woods!

Attendees will meet at the Buffalo Trace Park Primitive Campground. The park is located at 1540 Hwy. 150 NE, Palmyra.

The event is being sponsored the the Salem High School Disney Club, Cub Scout Troop 4029 and North Harrison Students Council.

The ghouls and goblins will appear for the cost of only $5 cash/ $6 card per person. Proceeds will support the youth group in their other adventures. We hope to see you there. Kids five and under are free.

Write a comment

Southern Hills Church is having a yard sale Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-12 noon. Proceeds will be donated to the local Christmas Asistance Program.

The church is located at 1645 S. State Rd. 135, Salem.

Write a comment

Cochren and Co., with special guest Mackenzie Phillips, will be performing at Southern Hills Church on Saturday, Nov. 16. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

The concert is presented by Wayne Truelove Ministries.

Southern Hills Church is located at 1645 S. State Rd. 135, Salem.

For more information, call Adam at 812-620-5921.