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U.S. Congresswoman Erin Houchin from Indiana's 9th District
By: Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
United States Congresswoman Erin Houchin, representing Indiana’s 9th District, visited Salem High School on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
She discussed a survey asking constituents “What are your top priorities?”
Categories and the rankings of these priorities included the following:
Inflation—35%
Securing the border—25%
Other—20%
Protecting Medicare—14%
Defending against adversaries—5%
Supporting veterans—3%
Protecting school choice—2%
Is inflation really the item that should be of most concern? Yes—inflation adversely affects every citizen’s buying power. The rate of inflation from 2020 to 2024 has been 19.8%. This can be correlated to the price of consumable items.
How about border security as the second highest priority? In December 2023, 250,000 migrants crossed the border. In several months the total migrants reached 200,000 crossing the border each month since January 2020.
Since the inauguration of President Biden on January 20, 2021, over 3.3 million illegal immigrants have been released into the United States, according to the Committee on Judiciary and Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity.
Security and Enforcement are costing taxpayers billions at federal and state levels—estimated at over $150.7 billion. Big concerns.
About Congresswoman Houchin:
Houchin serves on the House Financial Services Committee, the House Rules Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee.
Previously, she represented the 47th District in the Indiana Senate for eight years and served as a member on several committees with jurisdiction over issues important to Hoosiers, including: Commerce and Technology; Elections; Family and Children Services; Utilities; Veterans Affairs and the Military; Homeland Security and Transportation; Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications; and Ranking Member of the Tax and Fiscal Policy.
Additional information:
January 20, 2017—Donald Trump became president
January 20, 2021—Joe Biden became president
Illegal border crossings during the terms of the past two presidents.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery will present “Fall Brawl” on Saturday, Sept. 21. All winners will receive trophies and boxing gloves to keep with the theme.
“Are you ready to rumble?” a speedway spokesman asks.
There will be six action-packed features. GAS street stock cars will challenge the high banks for 75 circuits. Ford Crown Vics will be scheduled for 50 laps on the high banks. Going for a fast 25 laps will be the Salem Super Cars.
The small track will feature the Legends, Ford Crown Vics and the Scrapper Fun Class. These guys will go for 25 laps each race.
For something different, each race will consider time limit vs. laps on whichever one come first. Each race has a limit of one minute per lap.
Spectator gates open at 2 p.m., with the first race beginning at 6 p.m.
A special event for the evening includes the "A Night At The Salem Speedway" fundraising event by CAST, featuring dinner and racing at the historic track. CAST is a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers tutoring to county students who are dealing with dyslexia.
According to Cassie Corp, CAST director, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to reading. Studies show up to 20% of the population in the United States is affected at some level with dyslexia. Children who are unable to read by the third grade are more likely to drop out of school.”
“Help our students achieve their full potential by supporting this effort,” she added.
Tickets for the CAST dinner and VIP treatment are $50 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Please email Cassie Corp at
Return to the high banks at Salem Speedway this Saturday evening for roaring action.
Salem Speedway is located at 2729 Hwy. 56 West, Salem.
The 12th Annual Sugar Creek Church 5K Walk/Run will be this Saturday, in conjunction with the activities of the Campbellsburg Country Festival.
Registration will take place at the lot by the Campbellsburg water tower at the intersection of Railroad St. and Sycamore Street in Campbellsburg. The fee will be $20 per person.
The race will start at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Vine and North Sycamore streets in Campbellsburg. The race will continue north to Hop Cemetery, there will be a water station turnaround point and head back towards Campbellsburg.
Bring your family and friends out to run or walk in memory or in honor of someone fighting cancer. Part of the money raised will go into the care fund to help local families in their time of need.
This year’s race will be in honor of Hewitt Kellams, who has been in Riley Children’s hospital since July 2. He was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and tetrasomy 9p. His parents have been back and forth between home in Orange County and the hospital. Some of the money raised this year will go to Alyssa and Zach to help offset the costs of his stay.
Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group at the conclusion of the race. Top male and female finishers will receive a gift card.
Here is the link for the 5k preregistration.
https://forms.gle/pFFXnVe5rXVnW3tn9
Participants will pay entry fee the day of the race.
Message from CAST:
Creating Avenues For Student Transformation (CAST) in Washington County is offering two wonderful events to raise funds. CAST provides tutoring and mentoring to county students. All proceeds will benefit CAST and Southern Indiana Dyslexia Resource Center.
"The Most Magical Raffle on Earth"
Tickets are on sale now for “The Most Magical Raffle On Earth.”
The grand prize includes $2,000 in Disney gift cards.
The Local Gift Card bundle features gift cards donated by local businesses. They include Raquel’s Restaurant, Born, El Maguey, Nice’s Family Diner, Totally Baked, Lisa’s Farmhouse Market, Poppy Lane Bakery, Tees & Tumblers and more.
A bundle of four Big Splash tickets is also up for grabs.
Tickets are $20 apiece or three tickets for $50. Those wanting tickets may stop by the CAST any weekday in September between 9 a.m. and 12 noon or by appointment. The CAST office is located at 1707 N. Shelby Street, Suite 107, Salem.
Tickets can also be purchased from Kim Scifres, Allison Ezzell, Lorie Campbell, Ashley Hubbard, Cassie Summers-Corp, Micah Gilliam or Steve Corp. Cash, checks, credit cards or Venmo will be accepted.
The drawing for the raffle winners will occur at the CAST office at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30.
Please call 812-620-7907 or email castwashco.org for more information.
"A Night At The Salem Speedway"
CAST is hosting “A Night At The Salem Speedway” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. that will feature dinner and racing at the historic track. The speedway is located at 2729 W. State Road 56, Salem.
Sponsors are needed, and all proceeds will benefit CAST, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
According to Cassie Corp, CAST director, sponsors’ “tax-deductible contributions for this event will help students in Washington County and beyond!”
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to reading. Studies show up to 20% of the population in the United States is affected at some level with dyslexia. Children who are unable to read by the third grade are more likely to drop out of school.”
“Help our students achieve their full potential by supporting this effort,” she added.
Sponsorship levels include the following: Banner Sponsors—$2,500: Media recognition, event admission, a table for eight, banner recognition. Winner’s Circle—$1,000: Media recognition, event admission, table for eight. Fast Track—$500: Media recognition, event admission, table for four. Rev Your Engine—$250: Media recognition, event admission, table for two. Individual Tickets—$50: Reserved seats for the night’s race, a VIP armband with access to the High Banks Club, and a fully catered dinner (Kids 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket).
Please email Cassie Corp at
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