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Jimmy Buffett and Huey Lewis Teaming Up For June 23 Indy Show

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The wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, together with special guest Huey Lewis & the News, will perform at Klipsch Music Center for one night only, Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “I Don’t Know’” Tour 2016.

Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome back Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band to Indianapolis,” said Andrew Newport, General Manager of Klipsch Music Center.  “Summer doesn’t get into full swing until

Jimmy Buffett comes to town and with special guest Huey Lewis & the News this is the must see concert of the summer.  We can’t wait to see all of the Parrotheads return and fill our parking lot and venue with their awesome outfits and decorations. Do not miss out on this party!”

Parrotheads have already given the “Fins Up” for the first ever floating Margaritaville Restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar aboard the all new Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Escape. It’s based in Miami and sails the Caribbean Sea.

Meanwhile, back on land, the idea of turning Margaritaville into a musical has been percolating for quite a while but now it’s gearing up to make its debut in the near future. It will feature the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, from an original story.  Get your shaker of salt ready!  Stay tuned for more….

  • Thursday, June 23rd
  • Klipsch Music Center
  • Tickets On Sale Friday, February 12th at 10am
  • Eight ticket limit per customer.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets,

Charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

James “Jim” L. Downing, 89

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James “Jim” L. Downing, 89, of Orleans, passed away at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN

James was born in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, the son of Virgil L. and Mabel I. (Sloderbeck) Downing.

James and Donna M. Bockmier were married on June 6, 1948 in the Van Buren United Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Van Buren United Methodist Church and a resident of Van Buren, IN until 2002. He has worshiped with the congregations of the Orleans Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Orleans United Methodist Church since moving to Orleans, IN.

James was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, having served with the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion till it was disbanded, then with other units in the European Theatre. He was a member of the

American Legion Brown-Doyal Post 368 and a member of the Orleans American Legion Warren Brock Post 69.

He is a member of UAW Local 977, having retired on September 1991 after 35 years of service as a die-maker at the G.M. Corp. CPC Group Plant in Marion, IN. He was previously employed by the Lynch Corp. and Daly Bros. Shoe Co.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 67 years; one daughter, Beth A. Hall (Frank) of Orleans; one son; James M. Downing (Susan) of Orleans; five grandchildren and spouses and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Maxine McMillan and Mary Evelyn Mathias.

The funeral will be on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Williams officiating with military rites conducted by the Orleans American Legion Post 69.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 until service time.

The graveside service will be on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, IN.

Preferred memorials may be made to any church listed above, Rick Magill Memorial Clothe a Child Fund or the donor’s favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net

Agnes Leo (Lloyd) Summers, age 98

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Agnes Leo (Lloyd) Summers, age 98 of Salem, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 at Salem Crossing. Born on

November 30, 1917 at her home in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Albert O. Lloyd and Mabel (Davis) Lloyd.

Agnes was a retired Secretary for Link Handle Company in Salem. She was member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and a

baptized devoted Christian. She was a 68 year member of the Highland Homemakers Club and a member of the Order of

Eastern Star. In her younger years she was active as a 4-H leader, youth group leader and member of the church choir. She

loved travelling, cooking, birds, flowers, and playing cards. She graduated from Salem High School in the Class of 1936.

Survivors include: daughter, Ramona A. Collins of Salem; son, Steven R. Summers & Barbara (Mosier) of Salem;

grandchildren, Barbara A. (Collins) Stephens of Scottsburg, Mark Collins of Salem, Seth J. Summers of Charlestown, Nash

Summers of Charlestown; great grandchildren, Marissa Collins, William Collins, Khloe Summers and Deacon Summers.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 4-8 PM

Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

House passes bill returning $550M to local communities

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State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) recently voted in support of a House plan that would return $550 million to local governments.

House Bill 1110 would immediately infuse $440 million into local government budgets free of restrictions. If enacted, the following counties would receive one-time payments in the following amounts:

  • Washington County would receive about $1.8 million;
  • Orange County would receive about $451 thousand;
  • Lawrence County would receive about $2 million;
  • Jackson County would receive about $2.6 million;
  • Clark County would receive about $10.6 million; and
  • Harrison County would receive about $768,000.

The bill would also reduce the threshold for supplemental distributions from 50 to 15 percent, allowing local governments to receive an additional $110 million over the next four years.

Davisson said these funds could be used by local governments to provide much-needed services, like local infrastructure or public safety.

“Local governments can best determine where to invest money in their communities to address specific issues or pay for projects that affect their residents,” Davisson said.

These funds were collected from the Local Option Income Tax Revenue held in reserve by the state in trust accounts for each county. Davisson said the bill does not raise taxes or create new debt since the funds already exist in trust accounts.

Davisson said that he will closely monitor any changes to House Bill 1110 in the Senate.

 

Jetta L. Hudgens, 54

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Mrs. Jetta L. Hudgens  age 54 of Pekin passed away Tuesday, February 2 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hudgens was born February 20, 1961 in Salem the daughter of Ray Sherman and Audrey Davidson Bruck.  She had babysat for many kids and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Jetta was preceded in death by her husband:  Marvin Lee Gorman in 1999.  She married Carl Hudgens on August 12, 2000.   She was also preceded in death by a brother:  Roger Bruck and her parents.

She is survived by her husband:  Carl Hudgens of Pekin, two step-sons:  Jeff Hudgens and Frankie Hudgens both of Salem, a half brother:  Ronnie Bruck of Scottsburg, and three nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM and Friday from 9AM-time of service.

27-Year-Old Huntingburg Man Shot By Police Still In Serious Condition

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Names of those involved in the officer involved shooting Tuesday afternoon have been released.

At 2:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon, the Huntingburg Police Department received a message through social media from Zachary Tyler Peek, 27, Huntingburg, requesting that they meet at League Stadium on the south side of town.

Concerned by the nature of the message, and knowing that the Department had been to recent calls for service with Peek, the responding officer requested that a supervisor go with him to meet Peek.

After arriving in a parking lot on the east side of League Stadium, Officers Tyler Stivers, Tim Mullens, and Christian Gogel found Peek standing in the middle of the parking lot, holding what appeared to be a revolver.

Multiple commands were given by officers for Peek to place the weapon on the ground, to which he refused to do. Peek then raised the gun, pointing it directly at Stivers.

Stivers and Gogel fired on Peek, striking him multiple times.

Officers immediately requested emergency medical services to tend to Peek. He was transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper and was transferred to St. Mary’s in Evansville, where he remains in serious condition. Officers on scene were unharmed.

This incident remains under investigation by the Indiana State Police.

BATS MANAGER DELINO DeSHIELDS TO ADDRESS MEDIA ON FEBRUARY 10

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Louisville Bats second-year manager Delino DeShields will address the media at Louisville Slugger Field onWednesday, February 10 at 12 p.m. The press conference will be on the ballpark’s suite level in the lounge area and lunch will be provided. Joining DeShields will be Cincinnati Reds Director of Player Development Jeff Graupe.

DeShields, 47, became the Bats’ third manager in four seasons when he joined the club for the 2015 campaign. Louisville finished third in the International League West at 64-80 in DeShields’ first season. The 2016 season will be his eighth overall in the Cincinnati Reds’ organization and seventh as a manager. DeShields has also managed at Double-A Pensacola (2013-2014), Class A Dayton (2011-2012) and Rookie Billings (2010). He began his tenure with the Reds as Billings’ hitting coach in 2009.

DeShields was the 12th overall draft pick by the Montreal Expos in the 1987 June draft out of Seaford High School in Seaford, Del. He made his Major League debut in 1990 and went on to play in 1,615 games with the Expos, Dodgers, Cardinals, Orioles and Cubs through 2002, mostly at second base. He finished his big league career with a .268 batting average and his 463 career stolen bases currently rank him 50th all-time.

Graupe is in his 11th season with the organization and has served in his current role since November 1, 2012. He began his front office career in 2006 as a Baseball Operations Assistant, primarily overseeing the Major League advance scouting reports and video operations for three seasons. He was shifted into the Player Development department in 2010 and was named Assistant Director of Player Development in 2011.

The 2016 season will mark both the Bats’ 17th season at Louisville Slugger Field and their 17th season as the top affiliate of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds. The Bats open their 2016 schedule with a seven-game road trip beginning April 7 before Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Thursday, April 14 vs. Toledo at 7:05 p.m.

The Bats have averaged 8,827 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 9.9 million fans through 16 seasons.

The entire 2016 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com

Single-game tickets go on sale March 1 and may be purchased online, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office.

Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.

 

Girls Sectional Scores from Around Indiana

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TUESDAY, FEB. 2
Horizon Christian 59 Indianapolis HomeSchool JV 34
Lowell Sectional
Hammond Morton 50 Munster 32
Valparaiso Sectional
Crown Point 71 Valparaiso 50
South Bend Clay Sectional
LaPorte 73 South Bend Adams 62
Goshen Sectional
Warsaw 50 Elkhart Central 42
East Noble Sectional
Carroll (Fort Wayne) 63 Fort Wayne Northrop 44
East Noble 47 Fort Wayne North 25
Homestead Sectional
Fort Wayne South 72 Fort Wayne Wayne 57
Homestead 82 Muncie Central 36
McCutcheon Sectional
Lafayette Jeff 37 Logansport 30
Zionsville 64 Kokomo 50
Westfield Sectional
Carmel 62 Hamilton Southeastern 37
Noblesville 76 Anderson 60
Mount Vernon (Fortville) Sectional
Mount Vernon (Fortville) 59 Connersville 28
Greenfield-Central 40 New Castle 37 OT
North Central (Indianapolis) Sectional
Indianapolis Tech 44 Lawrence Central 31
North Central (Indianapolis) 63 Warren Central 57
Brownsburg Sectional
Plainfield 48 Mooresville 36
Terre Haute North 69 Avon 61
Center Grove Sectional
Franklin 70 Martinsville 66
Bloomington North Sectional
East Central 69 Bloomington North 28
Columbus East 55 Shelbyville 37
Bedford North Lawrence Sectional
New Albany 55 Seymour 45
Bedford North Lawrence 33 Floyd Central 23
Evansville Central Sectional
Castle 54 Evansville North 44
Calumet Sectional
Hammond Clark 55 Calumet 36
Lighthouse CPA 64 Griffith 15
Wheeler Sectional
Wheeler 41 New Prairie 28
Andrean 46 Twin Lakes 40
South Bend St. Joseph Sectional
John Glenn 47 Jimtown 29
South Bend St. Joseph 40 Mishawaka Marian 33
West Lafayette Sectional
Western 42 Maconaquah 32
Benton Central 66 Peru 31
Tippecanoe Valley Sectional
Tippecanoe Valley 62 Wawasee 34
NorthWood 65 Lakeland 30
Garrett Sectional
Fort Wayne Concordia 45 New Haven 25
Norwell Sectional
Fort Wayne Luers 65 Bellmont 43
Norwell 55 Columbia City 43
Hamilton Heights Sectional
Tipton 59 Delta 35
Western Boone Sectional
Lebanon 71 Crawfordsville 37
Northview Sectional
Sullivan 52 Brown County 36
Owen Valley 64 West Vigo 55 2OT
Brebeuf Jesuit Sectional
Indianapolis Herron 49 Indianapolis Marshall 18
Indianapolis Chatard 71 Indianapolis Manual 37
Indian Creek Sectional
Danville 78 Indianapolis Northwest 24
Indian Creek 81 Indianapolis Washington 25
Lawrenceburg Sectional
Franklin County 61 Batesville 38
North Harrison Sectional
Silver Creek 43 Salem 32
Princeton Sectional
Princeton 29 Washington 9
Vincennes Lincoln 61 Pike Central 26
Heritage Hills Sectional
Evansville Memorial 67 Heritage Hills 46
Gibson Southern 74 Evansville Bosse 49
Whiting Sectional
Hammond Noll 41 Gary Roosevelt 33
Hebron Sectional
Hebron 60 Knox 52
Central Noble Sectional
Whitko 65 Bremen 34
South Adams Sectional
Bluffton 44 Adams Central 35
Rochester Sectional
Oak Hill 45 Manchester 34
Seeger Sectional
South Vermillion 46 Covington 38
Eastbrook Sectional
Taylor 52 Eastern (Greentown) 33
Eastbrook 70 Alexandria 35
Frankton Sectional
Sheridan 34 Monroe Central 26
Frankton 73 Wapahani 48
Union County Sectional
Union County 43 Hagerstown 37
Centerville 38 Northeastern 22
Eastern Hancock Sectional
Triton Central 58 Knightstown 30
Eastern Hancock 81 Irvington Prep Academy 8
Speedway Sectional
Park Tudor 75 Indianapolis Shortridge 30
Covenant Christian 68 Indianapolis Broad Ripple 13
South Putnam Sectional
Cascade 62 South Putnam 54
Cloverdale 53 North Putnam 27
North Decatur Sectional
South Ripley 56 Milan 35
Switzerland County 45 Southwestern (Hanover) 26
Henryville Sectional
Crawford County 60 Clarksville 37
Providence 53 Henryville 39
Mitchell Sectional
North Knox 53 Linton-Stockton 47
Forest Park Sectional
Tell City 57 Perry Central 49
Forest Park 37 Evansville Mater Dei 36
Kouts Sectional
Morgan Twp. 48 Westville 11
Marquette Catholic 50 Washington Twp. 28
West Central Sectional
North White 41 Caston 16
Culver Sectional
Argos 46 Culver 19
North Miami 31 Triton 29
Hamilton Sectional
Fort Wayne Blackhawk 51 Elkhart Christian 36
Bethany Christian 60 Hamilton 46
North Vermillion Sectional
Attica 49 Turkey Run 23
Clinton Central Sectional
Tri-Central 62 Clinton Prairie 41
Southern Wells Sectional
Southern Wells 47 Daleville 37
Liberty Christian 63 Anderson Prep Academy 14
Randolph Southern Sectional
Union City 57 Blue River 32
Tri 44 Randolph Southern 32
Clay City Sectional
Clay City 83 Eminence 18
White River Valley 58 North Central (Farmersburg) 33
University Sectional
University 57 Indiana Deaf 49
Indianapolis International 63 Indianapolis Metropolitan 25
Morristown Sectional
Greenwood Christian 51 Indianapolis Lutheran 48
Morristown 60 Central Christian 41
Jac-Cen-Del Sectional
Hauser 41 Waldron 40
Borden Sectional
Orleans 36 Trinity Lutheran 32
West Washington 77 Medora 35
New Washington Sectional
South Central (Elizabeth) 64 New Washington 43
Lanesville 55 Rock Creek Academy 41
North Daviess Sectional
Barr-Reeve 36 North Daviess 22
Vincennes Rivet 64 Loogootee 21
Springs Valley Sectional
Springs Valley 54 Tecumseh 44

Salem Falls, WW Bounces Medora To Stay in Sectional

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The 41st Indiana Girls Sectional tournament opened last night around the WSLM listening area and dealt an end to one county team while sending another on to the semi-final round on Friday night.

The Salem Lady Lions opened play first on Tuesday night against the Silver Creek Lady Dragons.

The Lions (12-10) going into last night’s game against Mid-Southern Conference foe Silver Creek had high hopes. They had just fought the Dragons on their home court on January 9 and left with a one point victory, 38-37.

Last night, the Dragons held the Lions to 18 points through three quarters and hit important free throws in the fourth quarter. The difference, though, came on the boards.

Silver Creek out-rebounded the Lions 37-20 in the 43-32 victory. The Dragons had eight rebounds on the offensive end.

Silver Creek 7 12 14 10 43
Salem 7 6 5 14 32

As a result, Silver Creek (9-14) will face off with Corydon Central (10-12) in Friday’s first semifinal.

Cordyon won 68-64 in Sellersburg on Dec. 15, but Corydon enters the contest on a nine-game losing streak.

In the Borden sectional, the West Washington Lady Senators dominated the Medora Lady Hornets, 77-35.

West Washington 21 22 22 12 77
Medora 9 4 12 10 35

The Senators met up with Medora back on Dec. 5 and gave them a 95-29 shellacking.

The Senators (11-12) will face the Borden Braves (11-9) this Friday night.

NORTH HARRISON BRACKET
1 Tue. Silver Creek 43, Salem 32
2 Wed. Brownstown Central [12-12] vs. Charlestown [12-10]
3 Wed. North Harrison [22-2] vs. Scottsburg [14-9]
4 Fri. Corydon Central [10-12] vs. Silver Creek [9-14]
5 Fri. Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
6 Sat. Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5

 

HENRYVILLE BRACKET
1 Tue. Crawford County 60, Clarksville 37
2 Tue. Providence 53, Henryville 39
3 Fri. Eastern (Pekin) [16-6] vs. Crawford County [12-11]
4 Fri. Paoli [10-14] vs. Providence [17-7]
5 Sat. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

 

BORDEN BRACKET
1 Tue. Orleans 36, Trinity Lutheran 32
2 Tue. West Washington 77, Medora 35
3 Fri. Crothersville [12-10] vs. Orleans [10-15]
4 Fri. Borden [11-9] vs. West Washington [11-12]
5 Sat. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

 

 

House passes Davisson’s bill curbing prescription drug abuse

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The House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Steve Davisson’s (R-Salem) proposal expanding the use of the INSPECT program to certain healthcare professionals.

 “Increasing the number of healthcare professionals who are allowed to use the INSPECT program will prevent individuals from receiving prescriptions from multiple prescribers and limit the ability to ‘doctor shop,’” Davisson said. “The INSPECT program is one of the most important tools that healthcare professionals and law enforcement possess in curbing prescription drug abuse.”

 The INSPECT system used by healthcare professionals collects and shares data when controlled substances are prescribed and dispensed. If enacted, House Bill (HB) 1278 would allow dentists, physicians, advance practice nurses, physician assistants and podiatrists to check the INSPECT program, and use it as part of the patient’s medical record, before prescribing or issuing refills for Schedule II controlled substances or Schedule III controlled substances with the exception of certain circumstances.

 Davisson’s proposal allows coroners to have access to INSPECT for the purpose of medical death investigations. The legislation also sets prescribing norms and allows medical professional boards to set up a system for investigating potential over prescribers.

 HB 1278 will now move to the Senate for further consideration.