More News Category

Home
More News Category

September 23, 2024: A southern Indiana woman was killed, and two others received severe injuries in a two-vehicle, head-on crash Monday afternoon just east of Salem.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel responded to the crash shortly after 5:00 Monday afternoon. The crash was located on SR56 just east of Heritage Chapel Road and was blocking all lanes of the roadway. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and the second driver along with his passenger were rushed to University Hospital in Louisville. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department requested the ISP Sellersburg Crash Reconstruction Team to investigate. Troopers Tate Rohlfing and Ben Davis then responded to the scene.

As a result of the investigation, officers believe a red 2008 Toyota passenger car was traveling eastbound on SR56 just east of Heritage Chapel Road. The Toyota was driven by 27-year-old Hanah Marie Davis of Scottsburg, Indiana. As the Toyota continued eastbound, the vehicle crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound, gray 2022 Jeep Gladiator. Tragically, Hannah Davis was killed as a result of the collision. The two occupants of the Jeep were rushed by ambulance to University Hospital in Louisville with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Both occupants were also from Scott County.

The roadway remained closed for over three hours during the investigation. Officers from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the Salem Fire Department, and the Washington County Coroner’s Office assisted at the scene.

Troopers from the Sellersburg Post notified the family of the deceased Monday evening.

Write a comment

By Nathaniel Smith, Editor

The weekend of September 20-21st was quite the busy one for Washington County. Two Friday night Homecoming football games, Friday Night on the Square, and the opening day of the Campbellsburg Country Festival. Needless to say, there was plenty to do, and the Campbellsburg Country Festival certainly did not disappoint.

Located in the heart of Campbellsburg, this two-day long festival had attractions for everyone: live music and shows, food trucks, bouncy castles, town-wide yard sales, and more. Some notable events included performances by “The Monarchs,” Jared Kearschner, comedian Dorothy June, and the “Thunder Chickens.” In addition, there was also a baking contest, baby judging contest, a parade, and a fantastic performance by local classic rock group “Lysergic” to close the weekend out. Fireworks had been planned for the end of the weekend but unfortunately had to be canceled due to a burn ban. Nevertheless, that did not seem to put a damper on any spirits.

After a weekend full of smiling faces, it is safe to say the Campbellsburg Country Festival was a great success. Be sure to come out next year for a phenomenal, and little-to-no cost, way to have a wonderful time building lasting memories within the community.

Campbellsburg Parade Winners.

Two winners of the Campbellsburg Baby Contest.

Jared and Cale Kearschner - Photo by Rebecca White.

Photos by Nathaniel Smith unless otherwise credited.

Write a comment

UPDATE 10/03: This event has been cancelled due to a lack of actors.

By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Washington County Theatre in conjunction with Eastern Cemetery will have an evening historical walk through the cemetery Friday October the 4th and Saturday the 5th. This cemetery is located at 641 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY.

This guided tour is not scary but introduces roughly 9 characters buried there. Participants will learn the history and meet some of these individuals buried in the cemetery. Hear them tell their stories as never before.

Eastern cemetery is 28 acres of over buried graves. The cemetery has 16,000 graves with documentation of over 138,000 bodies. Nobody claims Eastern Cemetery and it is cared for by volunteers, “Friends of Eastern Cemetery.” The tours are a fund-raising event for both parties.

With this being the second year for the event, Andy Harpole of Friends of Eastern Cemetery said, “Last year was so successful that we invited them back again.” Charity Main, who is in charge of the actor’s portion, said, “About 100 – 150 people take the guided tours, with every third person carrying a lantern.”

About 18 actors take part in the event. All are dressed in period-accurate attire. The same group has been doing Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem for the last 10 years.

Eastern is located at 641 Baxter Ave, next to Cave Hill Cemetery. The first tour is 7:30 pm. and the last tour begins at 10:30 pm. The admission is $15 per adult (13 yrs and older) $12 per child (ages 6-13). Free for children 5 and under. They take Cash or Venmo. Tours start every ten minutes and last approximately one hour.

Write a comment

The Indiana State Police are accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Fort Wayne, Lowell, Richmond, Seymour, Terre Haute, and West Harrison. Inspectors enforce state and federal regulations for commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.

Trainees must complete the 10-week Motor Carrier Inspector School scheduled to begin on March 17, 2025. The training will be conducted through a combination of in-house academy-style learning and on-the-job training. The academy-style training will be conducted Monday through Friday at the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division in Indianapolis, with housing provided. During the training, trainees will develop skills, including emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, communications, hazardous materials, first-aid, post-crash investigations, and truck inspections.

To participate in the selection process, applicants for the position of Motor Carrier Inspector must meet the following basic requirements:

1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Be at least 21 years old by March 17, 2025.
3. Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license.
5. Be required to pass a physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph exam, and a background
investigation.
6. Be required to complete a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.
7. Geographical proximity to the scale facility may be a factor in the selection process.

Trainees are paid during the MCI school and are provided with all necessary equipment. The starting salary is $52,000 and will increase to $54,000 at the end of the first year of employment. Over the next ten years, with step increases in pay, a Motor Carrier Inspector will reach an annual salary of $70,000. A retirement program will be available through PERF.

To apply for a Motor Carrier Inspector position, visit the Indiana State Police website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianasp. Applications for Motor Carrier Inspector must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Indianapolis time), Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer complying with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Motor Carrier Inspector by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/motor-carrier-inspectors/.

Contact Information:
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
317-615-7373

Write a comment

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87^th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Probationary Troopers graduating from the 87^th Recruit Academy, who successfully complete their Field Training Officer (FTO) program, receive a $5,000.00 dollar one-time cash bonus (taxable) in addition to their regular salary.

Included Benefits:

Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options. Service Purchase Calculator
NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.
3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.
40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event.
Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper: Must be a United States citizen.

Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date for traditional applicants is July 17, 2025)
Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED or HSE).

Current Law Enforcement Officers:

Current Law Enforcement Officers must be full time merit law enforcement officers with a minimum of three continuous years of law enforcement service as of December 11, 2024, and if they choose, they will be assigned to the district where they currently reside.

Current Out of State Law Enforcement Officers with a minimum of three continuous years of merit full time law enforcement service as of December 11, 2024, if they choose, may be afforded their district of choice if their home state certification is determined equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.

Recruits in the lateral academy will have periodic structured performance reviews with the Training Academy staff. Performance expectations for graduation on June 5, 2025, will be continually monitored. If your performance does not meet the criteria for graduation as determined by the Superintendent, you will have the option to continue in the traditional recruit academy with a graduation date of July 17, 2025.

*Note: Lateral Police Officers must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee on June 5, 2025.

Recruits of the 87^th Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about an Indiana State Trooper career by visiting IndianaTrooper.com. Applicants can also contact a recruiter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..