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Indiana State Police Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers in March

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The Indiana State Police announced today they will join over 250 other Indiana law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, 2016, state troopers, county deputies and city police officers all across Indiana will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence.

download“I enjoy the month of March, with all the great basketball as well as the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, just as much as any other Hoosier,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. “But I caution anyone thinking of using this, or any other reason, as an excuse for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”  Carter concluded, “Speaking for the state police, nearly all of us, like most of you, have friends and loved ones that will be out on the road driving responsibly.  So if we see people who are driving dangerously; know that we will stop them and if they’re impaired, they will be arrested.”
Increased enforcement during March is a statewide effort supported by federal funding allocated to the Indiana State Police from the Traffic Safety division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).  Over the course of this enforcement campaign the state police will have more than 150 troopers working overtime looking for aggressive or impaired drivers.

According to ICJI, in March 2015 there were 529 alcohol-related crashes across Indiana, resulting in 214 injuries and five fatalities. Additionally, during the same period, crash reports indicate 1,606 collisions occurred due to dangerous driving, resulting in 332 injuries and four fatalities. Dangerous driving includes such factors as “speed too fast for weather conditions,” “driver distracted,” and “driver asleep or fatigued.”

“Keeping our roadways safe is a priority.” said ICJI Executive Director Dave Murtaugh. “Our dedicated officers who patrol our roadways all across the state are the first line of defense.
Motorist need to do their part to ensure our roadways are safe by making responsible choices. From watching the basketball tournament action to taking part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, it’s up to you to be safe and responsible. If you are going to drink, do not drive. It’s that simple.”

Crashes resulting from dangerous and impaired driving are preventable. The ISP and ICJI would like to remind motorists safe driving is as simple as following these easy steps:

  • Before the celebration begins, plan a safe way home
  • Do not drive impaired
  • If you do drink, use a taxi, public transportation, ridesharing service or designate a sober friend or family member, and give them your keys
  • If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911
  • If you know someone who is about to drive or ride impaired, take their keys and help make arrangements to get them home safely

For more information on Indiana’s efforts on impaired driving prevention and enforcement, please visit:http://www.in.gov/cji/2354.htm.

Holiday World Launches Crowdsourcing Project for ‘Memories Mosaic’

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In celebration of Holiday World’s upcoming 70th Birthday Season, the park plans to create a Memories Mosaic by crowdsourcing thousands of photos.

Park president Matt Eckert says the public is invited to submit their family photos from Santa Claus Land and Holiday World by March 11.

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“For our Memories Mosaic, we need to crowdsource 7,000 photos from throughout our 70-year history,” says Eckert. “Our mosaic will be on display all season in our 70th Birthday Plaza. We hope families will enjoy sharing their photos – and their memories – with us.”

Instructions for submitting digital photos in a variety of ways are available on the Holiday World website, at HolidayWorld.com/Memories. The park plans to create a video using the crowdsourced photos, too.

Holiday World’s 70th Birthday Plaza will also feature a display of the park’s original ride, The Freedom Train, which was retired three years ago.

Holiday World begins its 70th season on April 23; Splashin’ Safari’s opening day is May 12. For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-877-463-2645.

 

Sectional Games In The Books; Senators Sail; Musketeers Fall

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The West Washington Senators dismantled the Crothersville Tigers, 78-33 in the second game of the Class A Sectional on Ron Smith Court in T. Kermit Tower Gymnasium.

In the first game, Trinity Lutheran defeated Medora, 67-53.

Over in Paoli, Eastern lost to Clarksville in the first game at the Class 2A Sectional on the Rams court, 58-49.

The second game paired Henryville and Paoli where the Rams lost, 44-41.

In the lone game in Class A play at Charlestown, the Brownstown Braves handled North Harrison, 66-44.

Brownstown will not face the Salem Lions on Friday night.

Here are scores from around Indiana:

 

CLASS 4A
East Chicago Central
Lowell 61 Lake Central 44
Crown Point
Valparaiso Merrillville 8:00 PM
Plymouth
South Bend Riley 53 LaPorte 48
Elkhart Central
Penn 55 Northridge 48
DeKalb
Carroll (Fort Wayne) 64 Fort Wayne Snider 45
Fort Wayne Northrop 63 East Noble 54
Huntington North
Fort Wayne South 72 Jay County 69 OT
Homestead 42 Huntington North 40
Logansport
Zionsville 80 Kokomo 54
McCutcheon 71 Logansport 48
Noblesville
Fishers 58 Westfield 53
New Castle
Greenfield-Central 51 Richmond 42
New Castle 84 Pendleton Heights 69
Indianapolis Tech
Lawrence Central 77 Indianapolis Tech 55
North Central (Indianapolis) 58 Indianapolis Cathedral 54
Southport
Southport 53 Pike 46
Ben Davis 63 Perry Meridian 35
Terre Haute North
Terre Haute South 48 Mooresville 46
Avon 77 Terre Haute North 61
Martinsville
Center Grove 63 Whiteland 52
Greenwood 63 Martinsville 60 OT
East Central
Bloomington North 47 East Central 31
Columbus North 59 Columbus East 50
Seymour
Floyd Central 39 Seymour 38
Jeffersonville 68 Bedford North Lawrence 49
Evansville North
Castle 75 Evansville Central 67
CLASS 3A
Griffith
Lighthouse CPA 74 Hammond Gavit 71 OT
Griffith Hammond Clark 8:30 PM
Rensselaer Central
Rensselaer Central 55 Wheeler 47
Calumet Twin Lakes 8:30 PM
Jimtown
Mishawaka Marian 52 John Glenn 40
Culver Academy 56 Jimtown 55
Benton Central
Benton Central 64 Peru 59 OT
Western 57 West Lafayette 56
NorthWood
NorthWood 79 West Noble 38
Tippecanoe Valley 47 Wawasee 42
New Haven
Fort Wayne Dwenger 74 Fort Wayne Concordia 56
Angola 70 Garrett 46
Columbia City
Fort Wayne Luers 72 Norwell 54
Mississinewa 69 Bellmont 61
Marion
Marion 80 Blackford 41
Yorktown 45 Delta 38
Frankfort
Frankfort 68 Lebanon 47
Brown County
Northview 62 Sullivan 55
Edgewood 61 Owen Valley 51
New Palestine
Brebeuf Jesuit 82 Indianapolis Herron 44
Beech Grove
Indianapolis Northwest 65 Indian Creek 58
Greensburg
Batesville 43 South Dearborn 41
Charlestown
Brownstown Central 66 North Harrison 44
Southridge
Pike Central 49 Princeton 48
Washington Jasper 7:30 PM
Boonville
Heritage Hills 55 Gibson Southern 52
Evansville Memorial Evansville Bosse 8:30 PM
CLASS 2A
Boone Grove
River Forest 53 Boone Grove 50
Knox
Knox 57 Delphi 53 OT
Westview
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Bluffton
Eastside 38 Churubusco 33
Manchester
Southwood 77 Wabash 56
Fountain Central
Covington 64 Rossville 59
South Vermillion 54 Fountain Central 51
Elwood
Eastern (Greentown) 26 Madison-Grant 17
Taylor 49 Elwood 47 OT
Lapel
Lapel 74 Muncie Burris 50
Wapahani Sheridan 7:30 PM
Hagerstown
Hagerstown 45 Cambridge City Lincoln 28
Northeastern 73 Winchester 52
Shenandoah
Indianapolis Howe 68 Eastern Hancock 53
Triton Central 70 Irvington Prep Academy 59
Indianapolis Broad Ripple
Indianapolis Broad Ripple 61 Covenant Christian 55
Indianapolis Scecina 51 Speedway 44 OT
Southmont
Monrovia 61 Cascade 48
Cloverdale 70 North Putnam 46
Southwestern (Hanover)
Switzerland County 57 Milan 54
Austin 56 Southwestern (Hanover) 55
Paoli
Clarksville 58 Eastern (Pekin) 49
Henryville 44 Paoli 41
North Knox
Eastern Greene 53 Mitchell 52
South Knox 59 North Knox 48
Jasper
Tell City 56 Perry Central 37
Evansville Mater Dei North Posey 8:00 PM
CLASS 1A
Morgan Twp.
Westville 80 LaCrosse 69
Washington Twp. Kouts 8:30 PM
Tri-County
North White 61 Tri-County 60
Triton
Culver 52 North Miami 25
South Central (Union Mills) 53 Argos 40
Fort Wayne Blackhawk
Bethany Christian 54 Hamilton 43
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Lakewood Park 7:30 PM
North Vermillion
North Vermillion 58 Attica 39
Lafayette Central Catholic
Clinton Central 66 Frontier 55
Lafayette Central Catholic 69 Clinton Prairie 67
Wes-Del
Cowan 56 Daleville 40
Liberty Christian 96 Anderson Prep Academy 30
Blue River
Blue River 62 Tri 55 OT
Union City 63 Union (Modoc) 44
White River Valley
Shakamak 62 North Central (Farmersburg) 43
Bloomfield 49 Clay City 32
Bethesda Christian
Indiana Math & Science 51 Indiana Deaf 39
Edinburgh
Morristown 69 Central Christian 41
Indianapolis Arlington 65 Indianapolis Lutheran 43
South Decatur
Oldenburg Academy 81 South Decatur 41
West Washington
Trinity Lutheran 67 Medora 53
West Washington 78 Crothersville 33
New Washington
New Washington 53 Shawe Memorial 46
Christian Academy 53 South Central (Elizabeth) 37
Loogootee
Loogootee 51 Shoals 29
Tecumseh
Tecumseh 81 Cannelton 35
Wood Memorial Northeast Dubois 8:30 P

Arkansas Woman in Critical Condition After I-64 Crash

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An Arkansas woman was listed in critical condition after the pick-up truck she was driving slammed into a stopped tractor-trailer.

At 4:10 P.M. Monday, Pamela J. Sorrells, 59, Randolph County, Arkansas, was traveling westbound on Interstate 64 near the 64 mile marker (one mile east of the Ferdinand exit) in her 2008 Chevrolet pick-up truck.

user33681-1456794403-media2While westbound, Sorrells lost consciousness due to a medical condition, and unknowingly merged from the passing lane, into the driving lane, and across the fog line. Sorrells’s truck struck a parked 2007 Freightliner semi truck pulling an empty 53 foot enclosed trailer, spun clockwise, and came to a stop next to the semi-tractor. The semi was stopped on the emergency shoulder due to breaking down.

Sorrells was extricated from the Chevrolet and was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. Sorrells’s use of her seatbelt helped to save her life during the crash.
The driver of the semi, Kenneth Goodson, 59, Owensboro, Kentucky, was not in the truck at the time of the crash; he was walking towards the Ferdinand exit to call for mechanical assistance for his truck.

Sorrells’s truck was a total loss, while damage was only done to the trailer Goodson was pulling. Interstate 64 was closed for over an hour while emergency crews investigated the crash.

Investigating agency: Trooper Ross Johnson, Indiana State Police
Assisting agencies: Ferdinand Police, Dubois and Spencer County Sheriff’s Offices, Ferdinand First Responders, and Dubois County EMS.

Pekin Man Located in Crawl Space In Salem House

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Friday evening, Trooper Brett Walters from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg received information that Richard Graham, 42, from Pekin, IN, had multiple active warrants for his arrest and was present at 103 Cherry Street in Salem.

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Richard Graham, 42, from Pekin, IN

Upon arriving at the residence, Richard Graham, was located hiding in a crawl space under the home, he was unresponsive and was removed from under the house. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on the scene and took Richard Graham to Saint Vincent Hospital in Salem.

During a search of the crawl space, approximately 8.3 grams of Methamphetamine, Paraphernalia, and Synthetic drugs were located.

After being released from the Saint Vincent Hospital, Richard Graham, was charged and housed in the Washington County Jail for:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Paraphernalia with a Prior;
  • Maintaining a Common Nuisance; Resisting Law Enforcement and
  • Possession of a Synthetic Drug.

The warrants were also served for Failure to Appear, Two Counts; Auto Theft and Theft.

On Local Government Webinar Offered for Local Government Officials

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On Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dr. Larry DeBoer from Purdue University Agricultural Economics will provide a 2016 Legislative Session 9j4hnzaa20hkh9h8qvjd_400x400Update via video streaming and can be viewed from multiple locations across the state.

The closest location is the Washington County Government Building Meeting Room (806 Martinsburg Rd., Salem) or you can watch it from your personal computer.  

Register to receive the link.  

All individuals involved in county and local government budgeting are encouraged to partipate —  (county councils and commissioners, mayors and city councils, town boards, school boards, library boards, townships, etc.  

The workshop is free.

To register, go to the Local Government website at www.extension.purdue.edu/ecd/local, select Local Government Finance & Budgeting page and then click the register link or contact the Washington County Extension Office by phone at 812-883-4601 or email dhowellw@purdue.edu.   

2016 may be a short session for the Indiana State Legislature but it is certainly not short of property tax bills.  

From proposed changes to farmland assessment, the maximum growth quotient, road funding and more, there’s plenty to discuss.  

What could these changes mean for local governments and Indiana taxpayers?  

Find out more in this session of On Local Government.

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution.

Scott County Elementary School Teacher Among Three Busted For Drugs

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Earlier today, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg along with Scott County Deputies and Scott County Community Corrections Officials arrested three on various drug charges.

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Harold Matthew Kemp, 42, of 3171 Slab Road

During the search of a residence located at 3171 Slab Road, (Austin mailing address in rural Scott County) police found Opana, Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

Arrested out of the residence was Harold Matthew Kemp, 42, of 3171 Slab Road, (Austin mailing address in rural Scott County). Kemp was charged with Possession of a Narcotic Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

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Zackie White, 31, of Austin, IN

Also arrested was Zackie White, 31, of Austin, IN. He was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Visiting a Common Nuisance.

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Laura Nowling, 47, from 3171 Slab Road

As the investigation was completed at the residence officers learned another occupant of the residence was at work and was possibly in possession of a controlled substance.

Officers went to the Scott County School District #1, where Laura Nowling, 47, from 3171 Slab Road, (Austin mailing address in rural Scott County) is an Elementary School Teacher.

Officers located Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia that was in her possession.

She was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

All three were incarcerated at the Scott County Jail awaiting their first court appearance.

The Scott County School District #1 officials cooperated fully with this investigation

 

Hoosiers Warned of Blowing Snow, Urged to Monitor Weather Forecasts

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The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow on Wednesday through Thursday and has declared a Winter Storm Watch for 27 northern and western Indiana counties. The rest of the state will see varying levels of snow and wintry mix.

Blowing-Snow-WebMonitor weather forecasts

The Indiana Department of Transportation urges drivers to monitor evolving weather forecasts as there is still some uncertainty as to the location and amount of snowfall.

INDOT maintenance supervisors will closely monitor temperatures and storm radar to deploy yellow salt trucks just before rain transitions to snow, sleet and ice on state highways.

Trained employees are on call to plow interstates, U.S. highways and state routes around the clock with alternating shifts of 12 hours or more. Each plow route takes 2-3 hours to complete with salt assisting in melting between passes.

High winds, snow squalls

Weather forecasts are predicting winds gusting up to 40 mph and potential snow squalls, especially across northern Indiana, on Wednesday night into Thursday. Blowing snow reduces visibility and increases the chance for multi-vehicle crashes.

Drivers who encounter such storms should immediately take the following steps to improve safety:

  • Before you depart, fully clear off your front and rear windshields and side mirrors.
  • Choose direct routes instead of longer trips on higher-speed roads and highways.
  • Take your foot off the gas and turn off cruise control, especially on high-speed highways. No one should be traveling at interstate speeds during winter weather. Law enforcement will be writing citations for drivers going faster than conditions merit and putting others in harm’s way.
  • Use your low-beam lamps if your vehicle is equipped.
  • Increase following distance so you can barely see the taillights of any vehicles in front of you.
  • Turn on emergency flashers if you are stopped or traveling slower than other vehicles.
  • If you need to stop, try to exit or turn off the main highway. If you must stop on the shoulders, pull as far away from the travel lanes as possible.
  • Regularly fill your gas tank and charge your mobile phone.
  • Apply anti-lock brakes firmly. Pump brakes that are not anti-lock.
  • Do not overcorrect with steering.

Know before you go

There are several state resources that drivers can access to “know before you go”:

  • Counties post travel advisories as new information is available to http://in.gov/dhs/traveladvisoryor the Indiana Travel Advisory app for iPhone or Android.
  • INDOT maintenance staff report color-coded winter driving conditions on INDOT’s TrafficWise map at http://indot.carsprogram.org. Road conditions are defined as: (1) Gray: Good, the road is clear (2) Blue: Fair, speed is reduced due to isolated patches of snow and ice, and (3) Violet: Difficult or hazardous, speed is reduced due to snow and/or ice covered pavement
  • Dial INDOT’s hotline toll-free at 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.
  • Find your regional INDOT district on Facebook and Twitter at http://in.gov/indot/3074.htm.

Curtis W. Borden, 71

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Mr. Curtis W. Borden age 71 of Campbellsburg passed away Monday, February 22 at 7:06AM at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem.

Mr. Borden was born June 24, 1944 in Salem the son of Thomas and Celia Hoskins Borden.  He was a retired employee of Denny Transport in Jeffersonville.  He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.  He was a Vietnam War Army veteran where he served as a combat engineer.

Curtis is survived by his wife:  Linda Huffines Borden.  They were married April 11, 1970.

He is also survived by a son:  Phillip Curtis Borden (Stephanie) of Cincinnati, Ohio, three daughters: LeAnn Hardin (Melvin) and Sherry Brown (Tommy) both of Salem and Holly Borden of Vine Grove, Kentucky, two sisters:  Joyce Price of Salem and Carol Hendrick of New Salisbury and 6 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters:  Bertha Raible and Wanda June Borden.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00PM at Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM and Friday from 9AM-noon at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday from 1PM-time of service at the church.

Seymour Woman Arrested For Stealing More than $3000 From Cheer Group

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Indiana State Police arrested a Seymour woman after they say she stole more than $3,00 from Madison Gymnastics and Cheer Corporation, a non-profit organization.

Amanda Warner, 34, was arrested and charged with a Level 6 felony charge of theft.

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Amanda Warner, 34, was arrested and charged with a Level 6 felony charge of theft.

The investigation, conducted by Indiana State Police Detective Tim Denby, began in November of last year when the corporation reported unauthorized transactions and missing money from the corporation’s accounts during 2015.

During the course of the investigation, police determined that Warner, who was treasurer at the time, allegedly transferred $2,200 from the corporation’s accounts into her possession without authorization. Additionally, she allegedly spent nearly an additional $1,000 of the corporation’s money to enter her children in gymnastic competitions.

After the conclusion of the investigation, a warrant was issued out of the Jefferson County Circuit Court for Warner’s arrest.

Trooper Nate Adams arrested Warner Monday morning when she voluntarily turned herself in at the Jefferson County Jail.warner-thumb-250xauto-6129

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