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The Indigenous People of Tribes will be holding a gathering at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday August 10th and Sunday the 11th (August 9th date has been canceled). This gathering is open to all Tribes and to any members of the public who are interested in learning about Native American culture.

Admission is $3.00, and children 10 years old and under are free. The fairgrounds are located at 118 Fair Street, Salem, IN, and the gates open at 10 a.m with the grand entry being at 12 p.m. on both days.

Vendors will be present, selling items such as handmade jewelry, dream catchers, soap, etc. To top it off, there will also be drums, dancing and food available. Namely buffalo burgers.

For more information, contact Corbin James at (812) 416-2013, and visit the Indigenous People of Tribes Facebook page.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 9
Washington County Family YMCA
1709 North Shelby Street
Salem, IN 47167
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

MONDAY, AUG. 26
First Baptist Church of Salem
205 N. High Street
Salem, IN 47167
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

FRIDAY, AUG. 30
First Christian Church
305 East Walnut Street
Salem, IN 47167
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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After receiving competency evaluations from two doctors, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Larry Medlock ordered Dejuane Anderson to a psychiatric facility and revoked her Pro Se Status (allowing her to represent herself). Medlock issued his order Aug. 1. Anderson's present location confidential.

Anderson is being held for murder, obstruction of justice, and neglect of a dependent resulting in the death.

These charges are for the death of her five-year-old son, Cairo Jordan. He was found in a suitcase in the woods in Washington County by a mushroom hunter. The charges date back to December 1, 2021.

Anderson spent two years avoiding arrest and was finally located in California.

Dawn Coleman, who accompanied her, received 30 years in prison with five years suspended to probation after pleading guilty.

Anderson has filed many frivolous motions against the judge, court clerk and state of Indiana. She always maintained that she is Princess Califia Haton Tupak Bey the 2nd, representing Dejaune Anderson.

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Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) budget is set through the General Assembly for Fiscal Year 2024, the budget stands at $3.7 billion. 82 percent of INDOT’s state revenue comes from fuel taxes, with 18 percent derived from other state sources. 60 percent of INDOT’s total revenue comes from the state, while the federal government funds the rest. Washington County is in the Seymour District. Coming up in Washington Co. are three projects. The bridges will receive what is called a “bridge thin deck overlay.” In this process, polymer is applied to the bridge in ¼ to ½ inches to seal existing cracks and embedded aggregate is applied. These coating will decrease wear and add skid resistance.

There are three bridges that will get this treatment. One of the three will be on SR 60 1.06 miles North of SR 160, the cost is $37,248. The second one listed is also on SR 60 over Market St. The estimate investment for that is $53,967. The third is on SR 60 1.22 miles north of SR 160 over West Fork of Blue River costing $151,291. These projects are scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.

Indiana Department of Transportation has a website https://www.in.gov/indot/. This is new customer service line that the motorist can get updates, report problems on the road, potholes, winter situations and construction. The phone number for INDOT is 1-855-463-6848.

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Washington County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fast Pace Health located at 1312 Hackberry St. in Salem. The ribbon cutting was Tuesday August 6. They have approximately 30 locations in Indiana and are located across from Walmart. Tristen Williams regional manager, was on hand to provide a tour of the new facility with five rooms for patients, rooms for X-rays, drug screening and a break room.

The hours at this time are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hours will expand in Mid-October when they are fully staffed. This will be a seven day week schedule. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

On hand to care for your needs is a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, and X-ray Technician. They provide services for occupational health such as physicals, drug screens, and DOT physical exams. They will provide treatment for illnesses, aches and pain. There is on site lab testing and X-rays. Also, treatment for injuries, rashes, burns, cuts (stitches) are provided as well. Prevention and wellness services are also included. Health screenings and testing, plus physical, vaccines and worker’s compensation injuries are in their ream of services.

Fast pace Health’s first day was greeted with 14 patients, and 18 the next day. On hand for the ribbon cutting was Mayor Justin Green, Judy Johnson WCCF, Angie Buchanan Washington Co. Economic Growth, and Jonathon Pearce field representative for U.S. Representative Erin Houchin.