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HARRISON/WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on U.S. 150 in Harrison and Washington Counties on or after Monday, May 13. Crews will be active between State Road 66 and State Road 135 near Fredericksburg and Palmyra. Chip seal operations were previously scheduled to begin as soon as Wednesday, May 8. Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging while work is in progress.

Chip seal work typically lasts three to four days per location depending upon weather. During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated six to 14 dollars in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

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By Abigail Shields, Website Editor

The 2024 Washington County Primary election results are in. There was a 21% voter turnout, which Stephanie Rockey said was a lower turnout than in years past.

The Republican ballot had significantly more candidates listed than the Democrats.

REPUBLICAN PARTY

OFFICE TOTAL VOTES

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Donald J. Trump 2,992
Nikki R. Haley 436

UNITED STATES SENATOR
Jim Banks 2,615

GOVERNOR
Mike Braun                                    1,843
Brad Chambers                               539
Suzanne Crouch                              558
Eric Doden                                       313
Curtis Hill 69
Jamie Reitenour                               111

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9
Hugh Doty 602
Erin Houchin 2,818

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 65
Chris D. May 363

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 69
Jim Lucas 1,288
Brian Savilla 430

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 70
John D. Colburn 383
Karen Engleman 682

CLERK of the CIRCUIT COURT
Stephanie K. Rockey 2,778

COUNTY TREASURER
Nancy J. Coats 2,102
Mary Durbin 1,063

COUNTY CORONER
Shawnda Keltner 2,742

COUNTY SURVEYOR
Emily Rodman 2,711

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Phil Marshall 2,007
Troy (Ozzy) Spears Jr. 1,199

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
Tony Cardwell Jr. 1,836
Rick D. Roberts 1,455

COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT-LARGE
Mark E. (Bubba) Abbott                1,592
Todd Armstrong                            2,176
Rondale Brishaber                        1,445
Andrew Davisson                          1,248
Bradley Gilbert    1,613

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN DISTRICT SALEM 3
Diana Armstrong Apple 121
Carlos Bravo 76

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN DISTRICT SALEM 4
Anna M. Bowling 101
Jason Cockerill 86

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN DISTRICT WASHINGTON 1
Erin Houchin 123
Tara Coats Hunt 79

PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN DISTRICT PIERCE
Gerald Fleming Sr. 180
Brenna LaDuke 81

STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES
Nathan W. Bills                              1,446
Jason Cockerill                              1,516
Molly A. Guetig                              1,135
Erin Houchin                                  2,435
Christopher Allen Hunt                  1,068
Tara Coats Hunt                             1,655
Brenna LaDuke                                 788
Jimmy (JD) Rockey                        1,080
Stephanie K. Rockey                     1,452
Jeanne Slone 827
Keeley R. Stingel                           1,335
Angela (Angie) Wilson                    1,451

DEMOCRAT PARTY
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Joseph R. Biden Jr. 443

UNITED STATES SENATOR
Marc Carmichael 167
Valerie McCray 284

GOVERNOR
Jennifer G. McCormick 459

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9
D. Liam Dorris 153
Timothy (Tim) Peck 298

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 69
Trish Whitcomb 254

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A City-Wide Clean-Up has been organized in Salem on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event organizers include Salem City Councilmen Roger Pennington, Dylan Moore and Randy Lee, Salem Park & Rec Director Tom Fultz and Carlos Bravo of El Camino's Restaurant.

Those wishing to participate should meet at the Salem City Hall parking lot at 8:30 a.m., where everyone will enjoy a light breakfast before starting their tasks. At 9 a.m., groups will be assigned to specific projects that will help improve community spaces. After working in the morning, those attending will meet at El Camino's Restarant for a complimentary taco lunch.

Trash bags and other items will be provided. Those wanting to use gloves and tools to pick up trash without bending over are encouraged to bring these items from home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our community and make Salem even more beautiful.

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Election Day for the 2024 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 7. Polls will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Remember to take your photo ID to the polling location.

Following are the polling locations in Washington County:

Salem I, II, III & IV--Salem Armory, 1100 N. Shelby St., Salem

Washington I, III &IV--Washington County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 118 N. Fair St., Salem

Brown/Vernon Townships--Community Building, 125 S. Sycamore St., Campbellsburg

Franklin Township--Franklin Twp. Firehouse, 7047 E. State Road 160, Salem

Gibson Township--Gibson Twp. Firehouse, 571 N. State Road 39, Little York

Howard Township--Howard Twp. Firehouse, 5279 S. Beck's Mill Road, Salem

Jackson Township--Jackson Twp. Firehouse, 4330 E. Martinsburg Fire Road, Pekin

Jefferson/Monroe Townships--Monroe Twp. Firehouse, 8382 N. Lick Skillet Road, Vallonia

Madison Township--Livonia Firehouse--383 E. Main St., Campbellsburg

Pierce/Polk Townships--Pekin Park Community Building, 340 S. Park St., Pekin

Posey Township--Fellowship Baptist Mission Center, 9271 W. US Highway 150, Hardinsburg

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Join the Indiana Karst Conservancy and Nature Conservancy on Saturday, May 4th for a free, family-friendly discovery day at Henderson Park. The park offers an incredibly unique karst forest ecology. Spend the day participating in guided nature hikes, learning about the history, significance, and landscapes of the park. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. EST.

Explore the property with:

Intorduction and welcome to Henderson Park at 10 a.m.

Guided nature hikes at 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with TNC's Tom Swinford and Mike Everidge and IKC's Scott Frosch.

Learn about Indiana's karst forest landscapes.

Introduction to site history and significance.

Info booths about TNC and IKC.

You can sign up and learn more by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.