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A benefit ride will be held in memory of Bryce Gerlach on November 9. Bryce was a student at Corydon Central High School who was tragically shot and killed at a Harvest Homecoming festival on October 12 while shielding his friends. Two suspects have since been detained with one of the suspects having a "direct connection" to the case according to New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey. However, the names of the suspects have yet to be released.

Bryce's benefit ride will go from 12 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., and it will begin and end at the American Legion located at 105 W Hugh Veteran Dr, Salem. Registration for the ride begins at 11 a.m. In addition to the benefit ride, there will also be a soup pitch-in and a 50/50 raffle to participate in, and attendees are encouraged to wear orange to raise awareness of gun violence.

The ride cost is $20 per driver, and an additional $5 per passenger. All proceeds go toward the Bryce Gerlach Memorial Scholarship fund.

Join the community in supporting the friends and family of Bryce, and help raise awareness of this senseless violence that has wounded the Corydon community and Southern Indiana as a whole.

For more information, text:

Randy Lee (812) 620-7085 – Side-by-Sides & Jeep information

Mike Burch (812) 620-0227 – Motorcycle information

Paige Newlon (770) 755-8226 – Donation information

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Washington County voters are turning out in droves for the 2024 General Election!

Andria Dupin from the Washington County Elections and Voter Services Office reported that not only are citizens flocking to the polls today, but that early voting turnout was up significantly over past election years.

As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, 50.1 percent of all registered voters in the county had already voted--and the polls will be open for another five hours.  In past elections, total voter turnout hovered around 30 percent.

The Elections and Voter Services Office has been especially busy responding to calls to direct voters to their assigned voting location. A listing of voting locations will appear at the end of this story, along with photos from the voting locations at the fairgrounds and armory in Salem.

The polls will be open until 6 p.m. this evening. Registered county voters still have a few hours to cast their votes.  Remember to take your state or federal photo identification in order to be eligible to vote.

Following the closing of the polls, Washington County Clerk Stephanie Rockey and the dedicated staff of the elections and voter services office will gather in the Washington County Superior Courtroom to announce voting results by precinct as soon as the results are tabulated. Members of the public often attend to await the final tabulation of voting results.

The final results of the 2024 General Election for Washington County will be posted on www.SalemLeader.com as quickly as possible following the final voting tabulations.

The following photos were taken at the Washington County Fairgrounds and the National Guard Armory in Salem. 

Photos by Jerry Curry.

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Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding eligible Hoosiers to make a plan to cast their vote in tomorrow’s General Election. As Election Day is hours away, Secretary Morales emphasizes the importance of citizens fulfilling their civic duty, underscoring his commitment to ensuring an open, secure and trusted election.

Polling locations across the state will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time tomorrow, November 5. Trained, dedicated poll workers will be ready to assist Hoosiers, as necessary. Secretary Morales is also reminding all voters to bring a valid ID to the polls to ensure a smooth voting process.

“As Hoosiers, we are blessed to live in a nation where everyone’s vote matters. This Election Day, I urge each eligible voter to act on their civic duty and get to the polls. By voting, we affirm our commitment to preserving the core values of freedom, responsibility, and accountability that define Indiana and America,” said Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State.

As of today, more than 1.5 million Hoosiers have voted.

Additionally, Secretary Morales wants to remind voters that high Election Day turnout may mean longer lines. Indiana law provides that anyone in line at a polling location at 6 p.m. local time, will be allowed to vote.  “A high voter turnout is a testament to the dedication of Indiana citizens. If you experience long lines, I strongly encourage you to be patient. Your constitutional right to vote matters,” added Secretary Morales.

Hoosiers can text the letters ‘IN” to 45995 with election questions or concerns. For more information on voting locations, hours, or to see a sample ballot, please visit IndianaVoters.com.