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Robert W. “Bob” Puckett, 92

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Robert W. “Bob” Puckett, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born May 26, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert & Lillian (Best) Puckett.

Bob married Lucy “Jane” Bohannon on March 15, 1946. To that union, 2 daughters were born.

Bob retired from International Harvester, Louisville, KY, where he worked as an electrician. He was a member of Old Capital United Methodist Church, Corydon, IN and a former member of Auburndale Baptist Church, Louisville, KY. He was a graduate of Fairdale High School and a WWII veteran. He also was a member of Suburban Masonic Lodge #740.

His favorite hobby was baseball. He was a former semi-pro baseball player in the Louisville Area. He also was an avid fan of the New York Yankees & Atlanta Besides being survived by his wife, Jane, Bob is survived by two daughters: Donna (Tom) Whistler of Corydon and Linda (Larry) Bailey of Palmyra. Five grandchildren, Scott (Shane) & Cory (Julia) Whistler, Rhett & Alex (Kristen) Bailey & Antoinette (Jeff) Berg and four Great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell Lee “Bud” Cremation was chosen.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 1 – 4 pm at Love Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 4 pm.

Holcomb Sworn In As New Lt. Governor

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Former Indiana Republican chairman Eric Holcomb has been sworn in as the state’s new lieutenant governor.

 

Holcomb took the oath of office during a Statehouse ceremony Thursday afternoon, a few hours after the Indiana House and Senate confirmed his nomination by Gov. Mike Pence.

The state Senate voted 50-0 shortly after the House voted 91-3 Thursday morning to approve Pence’s pick of Holcomb.

Holcomb replaces Sue Ellspermann in a rare midterm transition for the state’s No. 2 office.

Pence cited Holcomb’s experience as a top aide to former Gov. Daniels and U.S. Sen. Dan Coats as helping prepare him for the position.

Ellspermann resigned from office Wednesday and is applying to become Ivy Tech Community College‘s new president.download

Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today released the following statement regarding the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann:

“I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann for her service to the state of Indiana. She represented Hoosiers with integrity and worked tirelessly to ensure that Indiana is a great place to work, raise a family and call home. Sue has a bright future ahead of her, and I know she will continue to effectively serve Hoosiers in the next steps of her career.”

Upon the Indiana General Assembly’s confirmation of Eric Holcomb as Lieutenant Governor, following the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch released the following statement:

“It has truly been an honor to serve with Sue Ellspermann as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives and in her capacity as the State’s second-in-command. I’ve seen first-hand her thoughtful, capable leadership and passion for serving Hoosiers. I’m thankful for her outstanding service as Indiana’s 50th Lieutenant Governor and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

“I extend my congratulations to Eric Holcomb as he takes the oath as Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor. His background and experience will benefit him as he serves our State and continues the tradition of excellence Hoosiers have come to expect from the office. I wish him success and look forward to working with him in his new role.”

Tip Leads to Marijuana Bust

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A tip to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of a Washington County man Tuesday night on Marijuana charges.

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According to Deputy Brad Naugle, a tip regarding illegal drug activity was reported Wednesday at 7:25p.

Naugle responded to 10262 South Palmyra Road and asked Richard Collard, 48, for permission to search the property.

Collard agreed and Naugle found marijuana.

Collard was arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention Center on charges of Possession of Marijuana, a Class D Misdemeanor and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

Cozart, 52, Arrested For 2 Counts of Burglary, 6 Counts Theft

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The weather helped the Washington County Sheriff’s Department with an arrest of a Salem man on burglary and theft charges.

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According to Washington County Sheriff, deputies responded to a burglary in the Pekin area on Saturday.

“We were called back on Monday when we had a tip that a vehicle was stuck in the mud,” said Newlon, who contributed that to the Sunday night rain.

Randall L. Cozart, 52, 108 N. Fair Street, was brought in for for questioning.

According to Deputy Brent Miller, information was obtained to connect Cozart with burglaries at Western Auto in Salem, where 16 tires were reported stolen.

Police obtained a search warrant and recovered a treasure trove of items Cozart has allegedly stolen — more than 400 items.

“We think he was involved in a burglary at Tractor Supply,” said Newlon. “We found cases of garden seeds.”

Newlon also said power tools, chain saws, air compressors, lawn mowers and many other items were recovered from a trailer at the Fairview Trailer Park.

“He had been stockpiling things there,” said Newlon. “There was a shed there and there was even a door where you could go in under the trailer and that was full.”

In fact, Miller said he has between 400-500 pictures. “There is a good possibility most of this is stolen but we’re not sure where it’s stolen from.”

Newlon encouraged anybody in the area who has recently lost items in a theft to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 812.883.2834 and schedule a time to come in and identify their items with the photographs.

Newlon said authorities believe Cozart was breaking into the same house again on Monday when he became stuck.

Miller said Cozart will likely be charged with thefts in the City of Salem.

Traffic Stop for Speeding Lands Jasper Man in Jail for Driving after Using Methamphetamine

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An early morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Jasper man on OWI charges.

John Henry Kempf, 23, Jasper, IN was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated, with passengers less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony.

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At 2:43 A.M. this morning, Trooper Charlie Johnson was patrolling Main Street in Tell City when he observed a southbound 2001 Chrysler traveling 52 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone.

Trooper Johnson also observed the vehicle travel across the center line numerous times. Upon conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle on Main Street near Mozart Street, Trooper Johnson learned that Kempf had just used methamphetamine.

Later tests indicated that Kempf had presumptively tested positive for methamphetamine and THC.

At the time of the traffic stop, Kempf had two children in the vehicle, a four and a five year old. The children were released to family members while Kempf was transported to and lodged in the Perry County Jail.

4-H Selling Cheese Balls

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party-cheese-ball-54440-580x250The Extension Office and 4-H members planning to attend 4-H Camp are taking orders for cheese balls. Proceeds from the sale of cheese balls will help pay for 4-H Camp registration fees.

The deadline for cheese ball orders will be 4 p.m., Thursday, March 17th. Call

812-883-4601 to order your cheese ball or order them from a 4-H member if approached. Cheese balls will be made on the afternoon of Thursday, March 24th.

Orders placed through the Extension Office should be picked up between 4-6 pm on the 24th. If ordered through a 4-H member, the 4-H member may deliver the cheese ball to you.

The Extension Office is located on the lower level of the Washington County Government Building at 806 Martinsburg Rd., Suite 104 in Salem.

The cheese balls cost $6 and are made of cream cheese, chipped beef, and spices. They can be rolled in parsley, pecans, or left plain.

Any 4-H members in grades 3-8 that are interested in attending 4-H Camp and participating in the cheese ball fundraiser should contact the Purdue Extension – Washington County office at 812-883-4601 for details. 4-H Camp will be held June 3-5.

A portion of the sales price of this product will be used to promote Washington County 4-H educational programs. No endorsement of the product by 4-H is implied or intended.

Kathleen Marie Ebersold Milliner, age 88

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Kathleen Marie Ebersold Milliner, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away February 29, 2016. Kathleen was born June 5, 1927 at Louisville, Kentucky to the late Carl E. and Mary B. Helleringer Ebersold.

She was a retired clerk from J. C. Penny Company, Frankfort, Kentucky and a member of St. Oliver Plunket Catholic Church, Snellville, GA.

Also, preceding her in death were sisters, Martha Hahn and Lucille Robertson, brothers, Edwin, William & Carl Ebersold.

Surviving are her husband Robert A. Milliner, Sons: Robert A. “Robbie” Milliner (Jo Ann) of Powell, OH Daughters: Marcia A. Davis of Elberton, GA Norbert A. Milliner of Marengo, IN Kristina M. Power (Michael) of Alpharetta, GA Carla Crowe (Louie) of Elberton, GA Brother: Norbert H. Ebersold (Peachie) of Milltown, IN , 13 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 7600 Hwy 337 NW, Depauw, IN with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation 2 – 8 P.M. Thursday and after 8 A.M. Friday at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN.

Karen Anne (Martion) Ingram, 63

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Karen Anne (Martion) Ingram, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Tuesday March 1, 2016. She was born January 22, 1953 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky to the late Edwin Martion and Louise (Roberts) Karen worked for over 20 years at Tecumseh-Peerless Gear in Salem.

She was a member of the Highway Church in Pekin. She was a graduate of North Harrison High School.

Her favorite activity was her role of MaMaw to her grandchildren. She also loved being outdoors, flowers, gardening, and “picking up sticks”.

Besides being survived by her mother Louise, Karen is survived by two sons: Travis Pickerill (Fawn) and Trent Pickerill (Amy) all of Pekin. Two Sisters: Linda Mae Welch (Bill Rudy), Corydon and Darlene Smith (Ed), of Greenville. Four grandchildren: Samantha, Gunner, Colton, and Emma. Karen is also survived by her dearest friend Chuck Maxey.

She was preceded in death by her father and one grandson Travis Duane Pickerill.

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Love Funeral Home with interment in the Blue River Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem. Visitation  will be Friday March 4, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday March 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

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.

 

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