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Officials plan to dedicate a bridge in Salem to the county’s veterans. The joint effort between Salem and county officials was discussed during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners.

The bridge, located along South Main Street near KFC, is currently unnamed. Andrew Bush, the county’s Veteran’s service officer, suggested it be named the “Washington County Veterans Memorial Bridge.”

Officials plan to hold a ceremony on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Although the dedication will take place near the bridge, the ceremony will be held in conjunction with the usual observance held at the downtown courthouse.

Commission President Phillip Marshall asked Salem Mayor Justin Green if he would have the city’s fire department wash the bridge so the curbs can be painted prior to the ceremony.
Bush also told commissioners that some veterans’ grave markers have been damaged by mowing equipment. The county provides a one-time payment of $100 for the markers. Bush asked if that could be changed to allow for the replacement of the damaged markers.

Commissioner Todd Ewen suggested that Bush raise the matter during the County Council’s budget hearings, which will be held later this month. Ewen said Bush could add a line item to his budget that could be used to replace damaged markers.

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After awarding more than 160 scholarships worth $847,000 in student financial assistance last year, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (CFSI) is excited to announce the re-opening its scholarship program for the 2024-25 school year.

Beginning Monday, August 12, students throughout Clark, Floyd, and surrounding counties can begin applying for scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana.

While many of these awards are available through local high schools and colleges, students may apply for specific scholarships directly through CFSI’s website – www.CFSouthernIndiana.com/scholarships – starting on Monday, August 12. The application portal will remain open until Monday, September 16.

“Scholarships established by our generous donors provide life-changing opportunities for students in Clark, Floyd, and surrounding counties each year,” said Linda Speed, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. “Our community has always believed in giving back, and we are thankful for those individuals, families, and businesses who have established scholarships that allow students to continue their education and pursue their future aspirations.”

The organization provides the structure and administrative oversight that allows people from across our community to establish scholarship funds that support their favorite college or university, as well as identify students who meet their own, unique criteria. Currently, the Foundation oversees 90 scholarships for students in Southern Indiana.

For questions about the CFSI scholarship program, please visit – www.CFSouthernIndiana.com/scholarships – or contact Crystal Melcher, Vice President of Community Philanthropy, at (812) 948-4662 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Falls of the Ohio Foundation will host Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper for their annual benefit concert, Rock the Rocks - Presented by Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The live outdoor concert on the 390-million-year-old fossil beds of the Falls of the Ohio State Park, located at 201 West Riverside Drive, will take place on Saturday, September 28, at 4 p.m. Opening will be Dean Heckel and The Jason Carter Band.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have these three incredible artists on the fossil beds of the Falls of the Ohio State Park,” said Kenton Wooden, executive director of the Foundation. “This is a truly unique concert experience that helps us highlight and steward the natural, cultural, and historic resources of this amazing landscape. There is nowhere else in the world where you can embed yourself into a landscape millions of years in the making, surrounded by natural beauty and the sounds of these incredible artists.”

Rock the Rocks is being presented by the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, home of Kentucky’s first distiller who got his start on the banks of the Ohio River. All tickets include free food and drink, with a portion of every ticket supporting the mission of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Tickets are on sale at https://www.fallsoftheohio.org/.