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Looking for a special Christmas church service this year? You won’t need to travel far. There are plenty of churches just within and around Washington County that plan to hold special Christmas services this holiday season. Here are a few options!

Salem Community Church
- Children's program December 24 at 7 p.m. followed by a non-denominational candlelight service
- 190 W Beck’s Mill Rd, Salem (Hilltop Plaza)
Mt Tabor Church
- Candlelight Christmas service December 24 at 6 p.m.
- 7380 W Mt Tabor Rd, Salem
United Methodist Church
- Candlelight Christmas service December 24 at 7 p.m.
- 202 E Market St, Salem
First Baptist Church of Salem
- Cantata Christmas Eve Choir Concert December 24 at 11:30 p.m.
- 200 E Walnut St, Salem
Pekin Methodist Church
- Christmas service December 24 at 6:30 p.m. with hymns and candle lighting
- 244 S Shorts Corner Rd, New Pekin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Christmas service December 22 at 10 a.m.
- 1500 N Shelby St, Salem
Graceland Church of Salem
- Christmas service December 24 at 5 p.m. including carols, children's stories, and preaching the Christmas story from Luke 2
- 3515 IN-160, Salem

Bunker Hill Church
- Christmas service December 22 at 10 a.m. and candlelight service December 22 at 7 p.m.
- 11499 IN-160, Salem
Canton Christian Church
- Christmas service December 22 at 10:30 a.m.
- 1352 N Canton Rd S, Salem
Salem Presbyterian Church
- Christmas Eve service December 24 at 7 p.m.
- 110 N High St, Salem
Mt Hebron Church of Christ
- Christmas service December 22 at 9:30 a.m.
- 8802 E Mt Hebron Rd, Scottsburg
First Baptist Church of Henryville
- Christmas candlelight service December 24 at 5:30 p.m.
- 110 S Francke Rd, Henryville
First Baptist Church of Vallonia
- Children's Christmas program December 22 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a same-day 6 p.m. service and another on December 25 at 7 p.m.
- 2778 S County Rd 300 W, Vallonia

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By Indiana Department of Transportation

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces construction for the Improve 64 added travel lanes project is expected to begin in early 2026. Pre-construction activities will continue as scheduled, with letting scheduled for November 2025. The project will utilize a design build low bid procurement to encourage innovation in the construction of these corridor improvements.

Improve 64 is part of INDOT’s strategy to reduce congestion and improve safety and mobility along I-64 in Floyd County, enhancing the overall travel experience along the corridor. The improvements will address recent community growth and support continued economic development in the area.

The project includes added travel lanes and interchange improvements to reduce congestion and improve the corridor’s operational efficiency. Bridge and culvert replacements and rehabilitations, noise barriers, and new guardrail and concrete barrier walls on portions of I-64, I-265, and U.S. 150 are also part of the project.

Additional project information can be found at www.improve64.com.

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About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America through delivery of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $60 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is charged with constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana has placed within the top ten in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.

About Buckle Up Phone Down
Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety initiative adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation in late 2023. Unrestrained motorists and passengers, as well as distracted driving continue to be contributing factors in fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roadways. Buckle Up Phone Down is one of many efforts to change driver behavior and improve roadway safety across Indiana.

The actions are simple: when you get into a vehicle, buckle up. If you are the driver, put the phone down. Every trip. Every time. Learn more and accept the challenge at BUPDIN.com.

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The City of Salem has outlined the adjusted trash and recycle pickup schedules for the holidays. During the week of December 23-27, the schedule will be as follows:

Trash

Monday and Tuesday: Regular schedule

Wednesday: No pickup

Thursday: Wednesday's route

Friday: Thursday's route

Recycle

Monday and Tuesday: Monday's route

Wednesday and Thursday: Thursday's route

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Blessings From Above is collecting donations of food and providing food distribution points at three locations in the Pekin area.

Telemedia, a local internet and telephone provider, has teamed up with Blessings from Above to support those in need in the Pekin area. In the business’s lobby at 105 E. Railroad St. in Pekin, they are collecting food.

Telemedia customers can show their receipts for the groceries at the Telemedia office. For every $10 spent, $10 will come off of the customer’s bill.

These savings are available in ten dollar increments only. There is no limit for this offer, but it does end January 3, 2025. Any amount that exceeds the total amount of a monthly bill will be carried over to the next month.

Tony Fraley and wife started Blessings from Above two and a half years ago. They lost their daughter, age 24, due to a heart problem. This was during the COVID-19 lock-down, and their daughter was unable to seek medical assistance. When she finally got medical help, she died three hours later in a hospital.

After this shock had worn off, Blessings From Above was started. The organization distributes food from cabinets in local locations.

Pekin City Hall is one site to donate or pickup food in a well-made cabinet. The other location for food pickup can be found at The Country View Senior Apartments at 280 S. Shorts Corner Rd. in Pekin.

The Fraley's can be reached at 812-725-6219.

Telemedia is offering discounts to customers who donate food items.

Skylar Day stands beside the generous number of items provided by customers.

Pekin Town Hall has a Blessings From Above cabinet outside of the building.

This plaque at Pekin Town Hall recognizes supporters of the project.

Country View Senior Apartments is helping with the effort.

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The Campbellsburg First Baptist Church will be hosting their annual "New Toy Giveaway" on Saturday, December 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Toys can be donated from now until December 20. Donations can be made directly to the church located at 265 IN-60, Campbellsburg.

First Baptist Church of Campbellsburg asks that you leave your children at home if possible to keep from ruining the surprise!