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This Week in Indiana History

May 22, 1905 Work began on the Tulip Trestle east of Bloomfield in Greene County. Finished in December of 1906, the 2,307 foot-long steel-girded railroad bridge is one of the longest in the world still in use.

May 23, 1824 Ambrose Burnside, American soldier, politician and industrialist who popularized sideburns, born in Liberty Indiana.

May 23, 2007 The West Baden Springs Hotel reopens, after a $400 million Restoration

May 24, 1992 Al Unser, Jr. won the closest Indianapolis 500 race in history, beating Scott Goodyear by .043 seconds. The largest margin of victory was won in 1913 when Jules Goux came in over 13 minutes ahead of the second car driven by Spencer Wishart.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Logansport, of the Logansport Cass County Dentzel Carousel. This hand-carved carousel is over 100 years old.

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The south lawn of the Indiana Statehouse has been in bloom with our beautiful State flower, the peony.

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Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact us.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Who won the 1911 Inaugural Indianapolis 500 mile race?

2. What is the name of the winning car at the 1911 inaugural Indianapolis 500 mile race?

3. In 1909, what was the first kind of race at the Speedway?

4. Who was the first woman to drive the pace car for the 500-mile race?

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1. Ray Harroun

2. Marmon Wasp

3. Hot-air-balloon

4. Model Elaine Irwin Mellencamp, wife of John Mellencamp

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In memory of Jim Johnson, previous editor of Hoosier History Highlights, we will be featuring weekly Hoosier Quotes. The Hoosier Quotes will serve as a way to celebrate the Hoosier Spirit via quotes from historical figures who represent the very best of who we are as human beings, state citizens, and good neighbors. Last week, we introduced you to Reginald "J.R." Edwards. Not only is he a notable Hoosier, he is a member of our Indiana Statehouse Tour Office and Education Center staff. With J.R.'s pride of being a Hoosier Native, it was only fitting for him to be a weekly contributor to Hoosier History Highlights. Please send your favorite Hoosier quotes to J.R. for possible publishing.

Hoosier Quotes

By: Reginald "J.R." Edwards

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"Tell the truth and you won't have so much to remember."

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States who lived in Indiana 1816-1830

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On May, 15, at approximately 11:44 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of State Road 60 East and Blue River bridge, in reference to a tractor trailer fire.

The driver was identified as Robert Atherton of Martinsville, Indiana. Atherton advised the deputies that the rear trailer tires and the rear of the trailer became engulfed in flames. Atherton said he pulled over and unhooked the Kenworth tractor from the trailer, which was full of sawdust and also on fire.

Members of the Salem City Fire Department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Both lanes of State Road 60 were closed for nearly five hours.

Detective Brad Naugle was the investigating officer and was assisted by Captain Chad Webb, Deputy Tory Hildreth and members of the Salem Fire Department.

Photo provided by Detective Brad Naugle.

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 16, 2024) – Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) is celebrating "IN Indiana Week" in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 19 to 25.

Established in 1983, NTTW has become a cherished tradition, celebrating the United States travel community and highlighting how travel stimulates economic growth, creates quality jobs, inspires new businesses and elevates the quality of life for Americans every day

Travel is essential to driving economic growth and job creation in states, destinations and communities across America, and it is indispensable to our nation’s global competitiveness. In 2023, travelers in the U.S. directly spent $1.3 trillion, which produced an economic footprint of $2.8 trillion and supported more than 15 million American jobs.

Indiana's tourism industry has a significant impact on the state's economy. According to a Rockport Analytics study, Indiana tourism contributes $6 billion in economic contributions to the state and generates approximately $1.6 billion in state and local taxes. Indiana's tourism industry also supports over 200,000 jobs.

Throughout IN Indiana Week, the IDDC is partnering with several organizations to do outreach in key markets and encourage tourism in the Hoosier state.

"IN Indiana Week is a time for us to celebrate the impact that Hoosier tourism has on our state," said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. "Tourism industry workers across the state continuously create unforgettable memories for our visitors and residents all year long, and we are proud to celebrate their efforts and enjoy all that Indiana has to offer."

IN Indiana Week Agenda:

Sunday, May 19: The Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all Indiana State Parks.
Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21: IDDC staff visits Cincinnati, Ohio at Fountain Square with photo opportunities with Garfield and promotional items for Indiana tourism. Hoosier motorcycle racer, Nolan Lamkin, joins IDDC staff on Tuesday in Cincinnati.

Week-long Giveaways: Enter to win the following prizes on our social media channels @VisitIndiana on Facebook and Instagram.

Festival Country: $75 gift to Green's Pizzeria and Tapp Room, Free U-Pick Bouquet at Dollie's Farm.
Visit Hamilton County: Family fun getaway to Hamilton County - Conner Prairie, hotel, dining and additional activities.
Lafayette, West Lafayette: Four day passes to Tropicanoe Cove Water Park.
Visit Shipshewana: Shipshewana Off the Beaten Path Amish Country Adventure Getaway.
Visit Vincennes/Knox County: Two tickets to the Red Skelton Comedy Experience, including a beginning stand-up comedy lesson with Tamale Sepp, a comedian, skydiver and Second City teacher, as well as three days of comedy and nostalgia.
SoIN Tourism: The Woods ATV Adventure in SoIN! This prize offers a ride for up to four people through scenic southern Indiana trails.

"IN Indiana Week shines a spotlight on our diverse attractions, rich culture, Hoosier hospitality and all things that make Indiana a premier destination," said IDDC Secretary and CEO Elaine Bedel. "We will be showcasing the best of what our state has to offer and inspiring visitors to make Indiana their first choice when travel planning. Indiana is a great place to live, work, learn and play and we are proud to invite visitors to come see what we see IN Indiana."

For more information about things to do in Indiana, click here.

For information about events in Washington County, visit the website of Washington County Tourism--www.visitwashingtoncounty.org

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The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee (Traditional Recruit Graduation is December 21, 2024).

Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.

Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

LATERAL APPLICANTS:

Must be a current (part-time or full-time) merit law enforcement officer with an Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or Tier II Certification. Out-of-state law enforcement officers are eligible if their certification is determined to be equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.

For Lateral recruits, a finishing school will begin on September 23, 2024. For traditional recruits, a hire date of September 30, 2024, has been set, with the academy to begin on October 14, 2024. The NEW starting salary for a Capitol Police Probationary Officer is $62,327 a year. After the first year of employment, the salary will increase to $64,472. The starting salary for Retired or police officers in good standing with their agency having twenty (20) or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II officer is $75,431.

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees and their families. The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full-time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment. As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), and the State will contribute to your retirement account.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. Applicants can also contact a recruiter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Salem is gearing up for Little League.

Currently there are nine teams that will play 14 games. They usually play at Salem Community Park.

The fee to be on a team is $50 per player. Recently the very young little leaguers had a themed dress-up game. The theme that night was "Super Heroes".

There are usually more than nine players on a team, and they are spread out in the out ield. Players get three pitches--if they don’t get a hit, they then use the ball on a T.

These little leagues get a uniform and cap.

Watch for sign up for next year’s season.

Salem Little League is under the direction of Parks Department Superintend Tom Fultz.