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Southern Hills Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The church is located at 1645 State Road 135 South, Salem. Please contact the church at 812-883-1637 for more information.

The theme this year is “God is Out of this World.” July 18 will be a family fun day full of fun, food and Jesus. The link to register kids ages 2-5th grade is: https://shillschurch.sharefaithconnect.com/external/form/081f7e01-20c0-4....

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

A four-car accident happened on Sunday, June 9 at Highway 56 on the bypass in Salem.

Four cars were turning left according to Salem’s Assist Police Chief Web.

Vehicle #1, driven by Joshua Bobo, 45, of Salem driving a 2005 Chevy Avalanche, stated that his vehicle had a mechanical issue and could not stop. This incident started a chain reaction.

Bobo's car hit vehicle #2, a 2019 Cadillac driven by Erma Browning, 65, with passenger Ronnie Browning, 65, both of Pekin. Bobo and the Browning’s were transported to University Hospital in Louisville by two Stat Flight helicopters that landed on highway 56.

Vehicle #2 hit vehicle #3, driven by Ashleigh McNew, 29, of Pekin. She was driving a 2014 Explorer. This vehicle hit a Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Melissa Creps, 23, of Bloomington. McNew and Creps didn’t require emergency treatment.

The called was received at 12:53 p.m. The highway was tied up until 2:20 p.m.

After hitting the Browning’s car, Bobo's car continued and hit an embankment on the west side of the bypass.

The Salem Police Department was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff's Department and the Salem Fire Department.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

On Tuesday, June 11, at approximately 7:02 p.m., Washington County sheriff's deputies and emergency response personnel were dispatched to the area of 4672 Hardinsburg Livonia Road in reference to a motorcycle accident with injuries involving a deer.

Investigators at the scene determined that Roy Rutherford, age 53 of Orleans, was traveling south on Hardinsburg Livonia Road, on a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle, when he struck a deer that was attempting to cross the roadway.

Rutherford was not ejected from the motorcycle and was able to come to a complete stop, but sustained injuries. Rutherford was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Rutherford was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by AirMethods for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Deputy Hailee Lopotosky is the investigating officer and was assisted by Lt. Wayne Blevins, the Washington County Ambulance Service and members of the Livonia Volunteer Fire Department.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

On Monday, June 10, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Officer James McAfee of the Salem Police Department responded to a reported theft at a residence on Mitchell Street. The homeowner reported that someone had unlawfully entered her shed on the night of June 8 and stole multiple tools.

Through thorough investigation techniques and interviews, McAfee identified a potential suspect. With assistance from other Salem Police officers, McAfee apprehended the suspect and transported him to the Washington County Detention Center.

Seth Lake was booked into the Washington County Detention Center for the following charges:
- Burglary, Level 5 Felony
- Theft > $750, Level 6 Felony
- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor

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Please remember, all subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.