Merry is Named City’s Police Chief
In January, Troy Merry was named the new police chief of the City of Salem Police Department by Mayor David Bower.
Merry, who grew up in Salem, has been a police officer for 12 years and said being a police man is something he always wanted to do.
“And I never had a desire to be an officer anywhere other than Salem,” he said.
Merry said he likes his job because he gets to help people and make a difference in their lives. He also has enjoyed getting to meet so many new people through his job.
Now in his new role, Merry said he is looking forward to continuing his work with the public, as well as local businesses. Read More on this Story
Voelz is newest City of Salem Police Officer
Michael Voelz, the newest City of Salem police officer, was sworn in by Police Chief Troy Merry on Friday afternoon.
Voelz, 26, is a 2003 graduate of Eastern High School and resides in Salem with his wife, Kelly, and daughter, McKenzie.
He has been a reserve officer with the city since February 2009 and completed 40 hours with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Pre Basic Course.
Voelz plans to attend a 16-week training course at the academy this spring. Read More on this Story
City of Salem recognizes the late Betty Starr
The City of Salem council recognized the late Betty Starr at their board meeting last week, by presenting a plaque to her husband and children. Starr was elected to represent her district on the council beginning in January, but lost her battle to cancer before she could begin her term. Warren Jones was selected to serve in her place. Here, Mayor David presents Betty's husband, Malcolm, with the plaque as their children, Lana Sullivan, Joey Starr and Robin Hollen, look on.
Airport being maintained while plans continue for the new facility
In hopes of bringing jobs to Washington County and improving the lives of residents, the Board of Aviation Commissioners continues to make improvements to the Salem Municipal Airport.
Lowell DePoy, a contracted manager of the airport, gave a report at the city council meeting last Monday, stating many of the improvements that have been made at the facility. DePoy said he does as much maintenance as he can around the facility by himself, trying to save the airport money. Some of the improvements made include cleaning up hanger spaces, reattaching and securing the metal roof, fixing smoke detectors, cleaning offices, installing and painting window trim in all the offices, making the restrooms clean and operational, replacing the flag and furnace filters.
The airport also has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and a television so those who fly in and out have a place to grab a snack, a cup of coffee or to just relax.
DePoy had more than 40 improvements that have been made in the past year and has more on his list to do, including holding an open house for the public, bringing back aviation days and aggressively renting more hangers and office space. Read More on this Story
Senior Center Events Calendar for January 2012
Provided below is a link to the Senior Center Events Calendar. View the calendar and stay active this January.
Senior Center January 2012 Activities Calendar (pdf)
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