"The Trump Experience" team
Team "Grimace Elite"
The "Salem 8" team
Many teams turned out for the 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, July 3, which is part of the Pekin 4th of July Festival.
Adult winners were "The Trump Experience," which included players Regan Uebelhor, Patrick Mitchell and Lucas Mitchell.
The 14U winners were the "Grimace Elite" team, composed of Macon Simpson, Clayton Monroe, Blake Schuler-Scanlin and Michael David-Settle.
The 14U team placing second place was "Salem 8," with players Mason Quinlin, Jaden Warren, Carter Richards and Cole Martin.
Staff photos by Abigail Shields
Winners of the Pekin July 4th Queen Contest were (from left) Lillie Perry, first runner-up, and Lila Blevins, queen.
The 2024 Pekin July 4th Queens Court includes (from left) Abby Short, Lillie Perry, Harleyanne Blevins, Lila Blevins and Annastasia Gonzalez.
Lilia Blevins was crowned the 2024 Pekin 4th of July Festival Queen. She is a member of the East Washington High School Class of '24 and is the daughter of Paul and Jennifer Blevins.
Lillie Perry was chosen as the first runner-up. Harleyanne Blevins was selected Miss Congeniality.
The contestants each had a People’s Choice box where donations were received for the charity of a contestant's choice. Half of the proceeds went to their chosen charity and the other half went back to the Pekin Community Betterment Organization for entertainment purposes. Over $1,000 were raised.
This year's contestants included:
1959 - Carol Lee Tarr
1960 - Karen Spaulding
1961 - Linda Walker
1962 - Joyce Lively
1963 - Carol Sue Crockett
1964 - Terry Costin
1965 - Janet Blackman
1966 - Helaine Graves
1967 - Sheila Hoefler
1968 - Shirley Risk
1969 - Mary Ann Loftus
1970 - Darlene Cotter
1971 - Jill Wilkins
1972 - Loretta Davis
1973 - Janice Lewis
1974 - Dawn Loftus
1975 - Heide Cade
1976 - Mary McCoakey
1977 - Patrice Buher
1978 - Debbie Hasty
1979 - Peggy Souder
1980 - Cheryle Sparkman
1981 - Julie Rickard
1982 - Sara Ann Byrd
1983 - Michelle Green
1984 - Lisa Law
1985 - Kathy Marshall
1986 - Laura Fleming
1987 - Hollie Wolfe
1988 - Fleisha Renaker
1989 - Shay Demlow
1990 - Tara Ra'nae Kruer
1991 - Holly Michelle Lewis
1992 - Jamie Hall
1993 - Kelley Gray
1994 - Aleisha Morrow
1995 - Rebecca Simpson
1996 - Adrienne Nelson
1997 - Cheryl Nicole McDowell
1998 - Jullian Ann Dornbush
1999 - Brandy Chandler
2000 - Misty Lockard
2001 - Kacy Dougherty
2002 - Angela Sparrow
2003 - Maegan Dotson
2004 - Ashley Dillon
2005 - Jessica Cook
2006 - Brittney Borden
2007 - Shelby Anne Purlee
2008 - Santana Harp
2009 - Laura Campbell
2010 - Jessica Kendall
2011 - Nikki Nale
2012 - Gabrielle Gibson
2013 - Taylor Humphrey
2014 - Destiny Worley
2015 - Veronica Judson
2016 - Riley Cowles
2017 - Cassidy Bryant
2018 - Gracie Gibson
2019 - Katlyn Rice
2020 - Hailey Williams
2021 - Katie Rankin
2022 - Sahara Short
2023 - Kylie Batt
2024 - Lila Blevins
Winners of the 2024 Pekin 4th of July Prince and Princess Contest are (from left) Adalynn Nicholson, Princess runner-up; William "Max" Rivera, Prince; Carolyn Mosby, Princess; and Gary Rivera, Prince runner-up.
Prince and Princess contestants.
Carolyn Mosby was crowed 2024 Pekin 4th of July Princess, with Adalynn Nicholson being the runner-up princess.
William “Max” Rivera was crowned 2024 Pekin 4th of July Prince, and his brother, Gary Rivera, was the runner-up.
This year's contestants included:
1979 - Benji Frederick & Nessa Atkins
1980 - Joshua Griffith & Deidre Phillips
1981 - Troy Hampton & Shannon McClellan
1982 - Andrew King & Kara Akers
1983 - Andy Napier & Erika Strojny
1984 - Steven Walker & Debbie Brown
1985 - Joshua Bobo & Tristan Law
1986 - Gary Bates, Jr. & Jennifer Lawyer
1987 - Ashley Fleming & Rebecca Greene
1988 - Laurel Dodge IV & Rochelle Sullivan
1989 - Aaron Temple & Randi Costin
1990 - Travis Thieneman & Misty Lockard
1991 - Brandon Brough & Rebecca Costin
1992 - Christopher Floyd & Ashley Oller
1993 - Micah Souder & Brandi Smith
1994 - Christopher Lyons & Leslie Drury
1995 - Wesley Hedden & Jamie Schocke
1996 - Kyle Lee & Ashleigh Lyons
1997 - Brandon Fleming & Veronica Asher
1998 - Craigen Goodwin & Kelsey Mann
1999 - Tyson Thomas & Amelia Hein
2000 - Phoenix Bogard & Brittany Abbot
2001 - Nash Zehnder & Dainah Burnett
2002 - Kainen Grimm & Kaylin Bright
2003 - Trace Myers & Shelby Anderson
2004 - Evan Lasley & Kaitlin Sands
2005 - Gavin Hurst & Hannah Ingram
2006 - Devin Mielke & Grazie Lee
2007 - Tucker Chism & Emily Browning
2008 - Landon Snelling & Hannah Drury
2009 - Isaiah Williams & Natalie Blevins
2010 - Kaden Temple & Vivian Hamilton
2011 - Chase Elliott & Mikaya Webb
2012 - Reese Wineinger & Chaylee Byrd
2013 - Shaun Wheeler & Brynnlee Craig
2014 - Cruz Carlile & Maggie Morrow
2015 - No Prince & Princess Contest
2016 - James Reese Lindley & Sophia Shanks
2017 - Zeke Schoettle & Natalia Herth Martinez
2018 - Mason Lawson & Braelyn Stahl
2019 - Knox Heath & Katie Hagg
2020 - Abel Davis & Ridley Boling
2021 - Canaan Whittaker & Emma Lawson
2022 - Nixon Givans & Haley Sullivan
2023 - Myles Marshall & Felicity LaDuke
2024 - William "Max" Rivera & Carolyn Mosby
Staff photos by Abigail Shields
Kids in grades 3 through 6 are invited to attend a special one-day event at Delaney Creek Park (8215 North Delaney Park Road, Scottsburg, IN 47170) on Wednesday, July 24th. This event will be held with the cooperation of Delaney Creek Park, The Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Purdue Extension-Washington County, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM and activities will begin at 9:15 AM. Kids will participate in activities and learn about water quality monitoring, Hellbender salamanders, wildlife, trees, and getting involved in 4-H! The event will wrap up at 2:00 PM. A sack lunch will be provided to each participant at that time and families will be welcome to stay and enjoy the park after the event.
Kids should dress to spend the day outdoors. There will be an opportunity to get in the water during activities so please have water-appropriate clothing and footwear. Sunscreen, bug spray and a water bottle are also encouraged.
Admission to the park will be waived for attendees.
Pre-registration is required by July 19th. This can be done online at https://tinyurl.com/Kidsdayatdelaney. Please contact the SWCD at (812) 883-3006 ext. 3 with any questions. If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Soil & Water Conservation District at (812) 883-3006 ext. 3 at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some festive Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these interesting facts related to Independence Day in mind.
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people's July 4 celebrations.
As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some festive Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these interesting facts related to Independence Day in mind.
· There have been many iterations of the American flag. The American flag has become an iconic symbol of freedom recognized across the globe since the United States declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776. But few July 4 celebrants may know that the current version is the 27th iteration of the American flag. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the current version of the flag officially became the flag on July 4, 1960.
· More than half of all Americans own an American flag. A 2023 poll from WalletHub found that 57 percent of Americans own an American flag. And that's not the only way Americans show their national pride, as the same poll found that roughly one in three Americans intended to purchase patriotic merchandise for July 4.
· The United States is not the only place to celebrate American independence. Such celebrations occur in various countries, including Australia, Denmark, Ireland, and Norway. The festivities in Rebild National Park in Denmark is believed to be the largest celebration of American independence outside the United States.
· The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that 150 million hot dogs are consumed on July 4. Though there's no corresponding estimate related to how many hamburgers Americans eat on July 4, various reports suggest Americans eat roughly 50 billion burgers annually, so it's fair to conclude many a burger will be consumed this Independence Day.
· July is a popular month for nations to celebrate their independence. In addition to the United States, various countries, including Algeria (July 5), Argentina (July 9), The Bahamas (July 10), Belarus (July 3), Burundi (July 1), Canada (July 1), Cape Verde (July 1), Colombia (July 20), Kiribati (July 12), and Liberia (July 26), celebrate their Independence Day in July.
· John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States and the second president in the country's history, felt Americans should celebrate their independence from Great Britain on July 2. That's because the Continential Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. However, the Declaration of Independence was not approved for two more days, thus making July 4 the day to celebrate America's independence from Great Britain.
Emergency Responders & City Employees To Get Pay Raise
19 Sep 2024
Officials Review Loan, Rate Increase In Numbers
19 Sep 2024
ICJI: Proper Car Seat Use And Installation Can Make A Life-Saving Difference
18 Sep 2024
Washington County Relay For Life Seeking Volunteers
17 Sep 2024
INDOT To Host Winter Hiring Events
17 Sep 2024
YMCA Seeks Partners For Halloween Candy Trail
16 Sep 2024
Syria Christian Church Members Clean Up Paoli
16 Sep 2024
CAST Must Rely On Local Funding
16 Sep 2024
Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation For Forensic Science Week
16 Sep 2024
Majority Vote Rezones East Meadow View
13 Sep 2024
NEW SalemLeader.com Goes Live This Weekend!
13 Sep 2024
Grain Truck Overturns On E. Miller Saw Mill Rd.
11 Sep 2024
10th Annual Historical Cemetery Walk This Friday & Saturday
10 Sep 2024
2024 Presidential Election Public Test Scheduled For September 19th
10 Sep 2024
Two Arrested For Drug Dealing Following Investigation
05 Sep 2024
CAST Offers Two Fund-Raising Events
05 Sep 2024
Campbellsburg Country Festival Parade To Be September 21st
05 Sep 2024
Campbellsburg Town-Wide Yard Sale To Be September 20-21st
05 Sep 2024
Campbellsburg Country Festival Baking Contest September 21st
05 Sep 2024
Campbellsburg Miss Country Girl Pageant On September 12th
05 Sep 2024
Salem Tractor Supply To Host Pet Treat Tasting Event September 7th
05 Sep 2024
Choices Offers Free Resources & Healthcare
05 Sep 2024
Up to $100K in Grants Available from IDEM’s Community Recycling Grant Program
04 Sep 2024
Paul Humphrey Benefit Ride September 28th
04 Sep 2024
Beer On The Bricks September 28th
03 Sep 2024
Washington County Farmers Market Held Saturday Mornings
03 Sep 2024
Friday Night On The Square Will Be September 20th
03 Sep 2024
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Friday Night on the Square on September 20th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. around the Courthouse.
Attendees can expect shop booths, food trucks, and various activities to keep the whole family entertained. Come out to show support for the community!
Beck's Mill Artist Series Session On September 22nd
03 Sep 2024
Campbellsburg Country Festival Will Be September 20-21st
03 Sep 2024
The 2024 Campbellsburg Country Festival is celebrating its 30th year this year! Join fellow community members at the Community Building, located at 21 W Oak St, Campbellsburg, for entertainment, music, a parade, craft & commercial vendors, food, and more. This two-day festival begins September 20th and ends on the 21st.
Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Association To Host 5th Junior Rodeo September 14th
03 Sep 2024
John Hay Center To Host Author's Fair September 7th
03 Sep 2024
"Baby Box" Available In Salem
03 Sep 2024
He's Unmasked! Scotty Spears Is Batman!
03 Sep 2024
Lisa Krussow's Mission Is To Promote Patriotism
03 Sep 2024
Needs Info For School Song Project
30 Aug 2024
CASI's Festi-Fall Is Oct. 18 In Jeffersonville
30 Aug 2024
Beck's Mill 5K Run/Walk Is September 14
29 Aug 2024
Venison Processing Workshops
29 Aug 2024
Beck's Mill's 216th Birthday Photos
27 Aug 2024
Money And Energy Saving Tips From Duke Energy
27 Aug 2024
Hoosiers Can Dial 2-1-1 To Find Local Cooling Centers This Week
26 Aug 2024
Bad Apple: Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Due To High Arsenic Levels
23 Aug 2024
Drugs On The Streets
23 Aug 2024
Indiana Chamber Water Study Reveals Strong Supply, Need for Future Planning
21 Aug 2024
August Is Child Support Awareness Month
21 Aug 2024
County Blood Drives For September
21 Aug 2024
Washington County Business Recognized by Governor Holcomb
20 Aug 2024
Robbie Henson Memorial Annual Golf Scramble
20 Aug 2024
Lincks To Give Out T-Shirts This Football Season
19 Aug 2024
Salem High School Turf Field Dedicated To Jim Ralston
19 Aug 2024
Ogle Center Announces 2024-25 Season
16 Aug 2024
Indiana Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Press Conference Regarding State Water Supply
16 Aug 2024
Up to $100K in Grants Available from IDEM’s Community Recycling Grant Program
16 Aug 2024
September Is Indiana Archaeology Month
16 Aug 2024
Historic Preservation Fund FY2025 Grant Applications
16 Aug 2024
Preserving Historic Places Conference 2024
16 Aug 2024
Hoosier Janitor "Cleans Up" On America's Got Talent
15 Aug 2024
Free Movie "Elemental" Rescheduled For Aug. 23
15 Aug 2024
DHPA Honors Historic Preservation And Archaeology Standouts
15 Aug 2024
County Supports Extensive Recycling Program
15 Aug 2024
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Announces 3 New Board Of Directors Members
14 Aug 2024
Indigenous People Of Tribes Gathered At Fairgrounds
14 Aug 2024
Salem Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
14 Aug 2024
Lincks Hosts "Educator Appreciation Night"
14 Aug 2024
Falls Of The Ohio State Park Hosts Digging The Past Event
14 Aug 2024
Livonia Fire & Rescue Yard Sale This Saturday
14 Aug 2024
Salem Speedway Releases Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial Event Logo
14 Aug 2024
Three Vehicle Crash With Minor Injuries
14 Aug 2024
INDOT Closure Planned On State Road 250 East
13 Aug 2024
Bridge Dedication For Veterans: Effort Underway
13 Aug 2024
Community Foundation Of Southern Indiana Scholarship Applications Now Available
12 Aug 2024
County Unemployment Rate is 4.1%
09 Aug 2024
The Washington County Economic Growth Partnership announced this week that the unemployment rate in the county is 4.1%, as of June.
For additional information, visit https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/INWSURN#
Over $41,500 Raised Locally For Children's Miracle Network
09 Aug 2024
Indiana To Expand Program For Expectant, New Mothers With Substance-Use Disorders
09 Aug 2024
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation To Host Michael Cleveland & Others For Benefit Concert
08 Aug 2024
Indigenous People Of Tribes Gathering
08 Aug 2024
INDOT To Begin Bridge Projects In Washington County
07 Aug 2024
County Blood Drives For August
07 Aug 2024
Judge Medlock Orders D. Anderson To Psychiatric Facility
07 Aug 2024
Fast Pace Health Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
07 Aug 2024
Plane Lands In Soybean Field
06 Aug 2024
Washington County Sheriff's Department Hosts Drive-Thru Drug Drop
06 Aug 2024
WCCF To Match Grant Donations 3:1
05 Aug 2024
CAST Seeks Sponsors For Fund-Raiser
05 Aug 2024
Please Submit Survey On Pekin July 4th Celebration
05 Aug 2024
$2 Million Provided To Indiana Food Banks Through State Department of Agriculture
05 Aug 2024
Digital Towns 2.0 Grant Applications Due Sept. 13
02 Aug 2024
Public Comments And Public Hearings On Proposed Rule Changes
01 Aug 2024
It’s Natural: Learn About Summer Fish Die-Offs
01 Aug 2024
Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month: Visit A Shooting Range Near You
01 Aug 2024
DNR Restricts Moving Live Wild Deer From Chronic Wasting Disease Positive Areas
01 Aug 2024
Salem Man Arrested For Impersonating A Public Servant
01 Aug 2024
Beck’s Mill 5K Run/Walk Grind XI Anderson-Goode Memorial Race Is Sept. 14
01 Aug 2024
Submit Your Observations To The 2024 Turkey Brood Count Through Aug. 1
31 Jul 2024
IN Dept. of Agriculture Features At State Fair
31 Jul 2024
Temple & Temple Donates To YMCA Building Campaign
31 Jul 2024
Homestretch Gives Students The Support They Need
30 Jul 2024
First Harrison Bank Pledges $50,000 to YMCA's Beth Armstrong- Y For All Capital Campaign
25 Jul 2024
State Fire Marshall's Message To Fire Fighters/EMS
25 Jul 2024
WCCF Awards $2,500 To Junior Achievement
25 Jul 2024
Vehicle Pursuit Sends Three To Area Hospital And One To Jail
25 Jul 2024
Timber Cleghorn Gives Personal History And Experiences Appearing On "Alone"
25 Jul 2024
Permit Numbers Up 23% In 2024 For Indiana
25 Jul 2024
Hardinsburg Man Charged With Child Molestation And Related Crimes
22 Jul 2024
Delaney Creek Park Traffic Creates Frustration, Record Profit
22 Jul 2024
“The Wizard of Oz” Comes to Washington County
19 Jul 2024
IDHS Requesting Volunteers To Participate In PFAS Testing Pilot Program
18 Jul 2024
Plans Revealed For Monon South Trail
18 Jul 2024
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
16 Jul 2024
NLRB Overrules Metal Powder Products' Election Objections, Affirming Workers' Union Victory
16 Jul 2024
Operation Back To School Helps Veteran Families
16 Jul 2024
Conservation Record Broken By Hoosier Farmers And Landowners For Third Year In A Row
16 Jul 2024
Free Movie Night This Friday At Community Park
11 Jul 2024
Washington County Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Continue Substance Free Alternative Events
11 Jul 2024
Indiana Parks Alliance (IPA) Grants Benefit State Parks
10 Jul 2024
SalemLeader.com
Leader Publishing Company of Salem, Inc.
P.O. Box 506
117-119 East Walnut Street
Salem, Indiana. 47167
Phone: 812-883-3281 | Fax: 812-883-4446
Business Hours:
Mondays through Fridays, 9:00am - 5:00pm
News:
news@salemleader.com
Office:
office@salemleader.com
Publisher:
publisher@salemleader.com
Business
- More Business News
- Go To Guide
- Business Directory
- Real Estate
- Auctions
Education
- More Education News
Opinion
- Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
- Columns
- Unsung Heroes
- Days Gone By
- In the Garden
- Guest Columns
- Reader's Poll
- Salem Leader Forum
- Questions and Answers
Church
- Bible Aerobics
- Church News
- Church Directory