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Many people have questions concerning the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 a.m.--6 p.m.

The best source for local information is the Washington County Elections and Voter Services Office. The office is located at the Washington County Justice Center, 801 South Jackson Street, Salem. It is at the end of the main hallway, past the clerk's office.

The staff at the Elections and Voter Services Office is busy at this time preparing for the upcoming election and providing information to the public.

Currently the office is accommodating those who desire in-person early voting, which began Oct. 8. The staff is also servicing those interested in applications for Absentee Ballots. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is midnight Oct. 24.

Voter registration ended at midnight on Oct. 7.

A SalemLeader.com reader submitted a question asking if there is a map that outlines the boundaries of each precinct. There is no such map at this time.

Washington County Clerk of Courts Stephanie Rockey stated that precinct boundaries changed in 2022. It is possible that one house on a street may be in one precinct and the house across the street may be in another precinct.

The best way to cut through the confusion is to contact the Elections and Voter Services Office in person or by calling 812-883-5748 ext. 1128.

The staff mentioned that one thing to help reduce confusion is that everyone who lives within the Salem City Limits (Salem I, II, III & IV) will vote at the National Guard Armory, 1100 North Shelby Street, Salem.

Everyone who lives in Washington Township (Washington I, III & IV) will vote at the 4-H Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 118 North Fair Street, Salem.

Another place to find information includes the "Voter Portal" on IN.gov-- https://indianavoters.in.gov/

This government website offers plenty of information and forms to download on topics including registering to vote, checking voting status, vote by mail or traveling abroad, voter locations and election security.

The use of Epollbooks at polling locations also makes it easy to search for information.

All types of voter information are also included on SalemLeader.com in the "Election Information" section. This section can be accessed by doing a search or hovering on the main Government navigation button on the website. "Election Information" will appear in a sub-menu under the Government heading.

Current Total of Registered Indiana Voters: 4,832,985.

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On Sunday, October 13, at around 4:03 p.m., officers from the Salem Police Department, along with the Salem Fire Department and Washington County Ambulance Service, responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of S. Orchard Rd. and Woodland Dr.

The collision involved a Nissan SUV and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Investigators found that the motorcycle was heading south on S. Orchard Rd. when the Nissan attempted to make a left turn from Woodland Dr. onto Orchard Rd., leading to a collision with the front of the SUV.

Despite life-saving efforts, the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Indiana State Police were called in for a thorough investigation, utilizing a crash reconstructionist, and a death notification was later made

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TYPE OF OCCURRENCE: Motor Vehicle Accident

DATE OF OCCURRENCE: Saturday, October 12, 2024

REPORTED TIME: 3:21 PM

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: East State Road 60 and Voyles Road

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sergeant Matt Hein

ASSISTING OFFICERS: Reserve Deputy Ed Stempowski

OTHER DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED: Pierce/Polk Volunteer Fire Department, Washington County Ambulance Service

DETAILS:

At approximately 3:21 pm on Saturday, October 12, a single vehicle accident occurred on East State Road 60 near the intersection of Voyles Road. Witnesses on scene stated that there were several vehicles traveling west on State Road 60 when a pickup truck attempted to pass multiple vehicles at the same time. There was oncoming traffic in the eastbound lane and the truck attempted to merge back into the westbound lane between 2 vehicles. As the truck began to merge, Joseph Harper Sr. (52 years old of Pekin) and his wife Tonya Harper (51 years old of Pekin) were forced off the roadway in their 2016 Toyota Highlander. Their vehicle left the roadway and then overturned before coming to a stop.

The driver of the pickup truck left the scene without stopping.

Joseph and Tonya were transported to Baptist Health Floyd by the Washington County Ambulance Service for treatment of injuries not believed to be life threatening.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.