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10 Arrested in US Attorney Drug Sweep of Scott County

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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES SCOTT COUNTY INDIANA DRUG INDICTMENTS
 
Combined federal, state and local effort dismantles prescription drug and methamphetamine distribution cell
 
 
United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced today a collaborative effort between federal, state and local law enforcement in the fight to help reduce prescription and illegal drug abuse in Scott County. 
Ten individuals were indicted this week and arrested today on drug charges including conspiracy to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance.
 
“Scott County was targeted by an organization with the goal of infesting that community with drugs, including the prescription painkiller Opana,” said Minkler.  “This became an epidemic and local law enforcement asked for our help.  Today, I am pleased to announce that the organization has been dismantled but this is only a start; one aspect of a bigger solution.”
 
In June 2015, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Indianapolis began working with Scott County law enforcement officials to determine the source of the powerful prescription painkiller Opana (oxymorphone) and methamphetamine which were prevalent in Austin, Indiana, and other parts of Scott County. 
Investigators quickly determined that Bennito L. Rodriguez and his wife Brooklynn G. Mack both of Scottsburg, orchestrated the supply of Opana and methamphetamine for redistribution into the Scott County community.
 
Through various investigative techniques law enforcement officials determined that Rodriguez and Mack would obtain their supply of methamphetamine and Opana from sources in Louisville, Kentucky, Indianapolis and Detroit, Michigan. 
The two then organized a redistribution network using other members of the conspiracy to sell the drugs in Scott County. A total of ten individuals were indicted.
 
Bennito L Rodriguez, a/k/a Benny, 38, Scottsburg, IN.
Brooklynn G. Mack, 29, Scottsburg, IN.
Rashawn A. Vaughn, a/k/a Ray, 41, Louisville, KY.
Eric L. Gude, 36, Indianapolis
Rashaan S. Perkins, a/k/a Phil, a/k/a D, 21, Detroit, MI.
Anthony L. Hardy, 39, Indianapolis
James D. Haney, 56, Austin, IN.
Justin M. Roberts, a/k/a Booger, 38, Austin, IN.
Travis D. Brock, 34, Scottsburg, IN.
Michael A. Doyle, 38, Scottsburg, IN.
 
Recently, Scott County, Indiana, has experienced an outbreak of HIV cases, due in part to intravenous drug use. 
The abuse of heroin and Opana is dramatically on the rise and has caused a public health crisis. 
According to law enforcement sources, an Opana pill has a street value of up to $160 and can be dissolved and injected by up to four individuals to get high. 
One of the primary reasons for the increase in HIV is the abuse of these drugs by injection with shared needles. 
Typically Scott County would report less than ten cases of HIV annually but in the last 13 months has reported 188 cases.  In April 2015, Scott County implemented a needle exchange as one means of slowing the spread of HIV.
 
Minkler further added, “A public health crisis will not be solved by simply arresting those who illegally sell drugs.  It also requires a reduction in demand for illegal drugs.  That can only be accomplished by all of us-federal, state and local authorities along with public and private partnerships working together for prevention and treatment.”
 
In addition to the criminal enforcement effort, federal authorities began looking at this case with a three-pronged approach which included enforcement, diversion control and community outreach. 
Arresting individuals is a first step, but follow-up is equally important.  DEA also took steps to identify those who might be responsible for excessive writing or filling opiate-based prescription medications. 
Further, DEA provided community outreach to pharmacy employees by educating them on their pharmacy liability and what combinations of controlled substances may be used illegally on the street and raise suspicion to pharmacists.
 
“Scott County is one of the many great communities in our nation that is experiencing the pharmaceutical drug and methamphetamine epidemic that is turning Americans into drug addicts,” said DEA Associate Special Agent in Charge Karen I. Flowers. 
“DEA will always stand with our local and state partners to fight this epidemic.   Today’s work is the beginning of a safer, stronger and healthier Scott County.”
 
Scott County Sheriff Dan McClain said, “I am grateful for the participation of our state and federal partners in this operation.  This should be an indication to drug dealers throughout the county that our law enforcement agencies are working together to get drugs off our streets.”
 
“The DEA and the US Attorney have tools in their toolbox that are not available in state prosecutions, which make these types of outcomes difficult for us to pursue with local resources alone,” said Scott County Prosecutor, Jason Mount.   
“As one can see, these investigations can be long-term and intensive.   We appreciate their joint efforts in this matter, and look forward to continuing to work together in both federal and state prosecutions.”
 
 “For those that are addicted, we want to point them to the services they need to end their addiction,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. 
“But for those who are trafficking and profiting from those suffering the misery of addiction, we will work tirelessly with our local and federal partners to put them in prison for a long, long time. 
 
This case was jointly investigated by Drug Enforcement Administration offices from Indianapolis, Louisville, Detroit & Atlanta, Scott and Clark County Prosecutor’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, U. S. Postal Inspection Service, United States Marshal’s Service, Indiana State Police, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
 
According to Drug and Violent Crime Chief Bradley Blackington, these defendants face ten years to Life imprisonment if convicted.
 
An indictment is merely a charge and not evidence of guilt.  All defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in federal court.

Two Arrested as Suspects in Mitchell Girls’ Murder

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Indiana State Police & Mitchell Detectives found probable cause through their investigation, interviews and recovered evidence to believe that Lincoln Ray Pickett, 34 of Mitchell shot and killed the victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff, 29 also of Mitchell.

After interviewing witnesses, detectives believe Pickett shot and killed a victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff while both were inside his vehicle.

Detectives also believe this shooting killed the victim and was followed by Pickett parking his vehicle inside his garage with the victim’s body inside it.

Lincoln Pickett’s wife, Jasmine Pickett, 30 of Mitchell also advised detectives of the same information.

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Lincoln Pickett

user29383-1454621185-media2Lincoln Pickett admitted to investigators that on January 28th, 2016 he placed the victim’s body in a fire that was burning behind his house.

Physical evidence will not be publicly released until discoveries are made at trial.

The remains of the victim’s body have been taken for further medical review and investigation. It could be months until DNA can positively identify the victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Brownfield Ag Programs on WSLM

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WSLM is proud to bring the Southern Indiana and Kentuckiana ag audience programming they can use to make decisions in and out of the field.

Tune in during the day for these great ag features:

Commodity and Livestock Programs

  • Morning Livestock Report – A quick review of cash cattle and hog prices along with reasons behind the price moves, not just numbers, but the why’s too. Reports of boxed beef and pork carcass cutouts are included. An in depth look ahead as to what is expected in the market today.6:05 a.m., 3 1/2 min, Mon-Fri.
  • FarmBreak: Hog Market – An early look at what to expect in the day’s hog trade.   Includes overnight trading prices from the Chicago Board of Trade. 8:45 a.m, 2 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Opening Livestock Report – More detailed report on terminal markets, including reports from private sources and interior sales; pre-open call on the Chicago Board of Trade; and early trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. 9:15 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Midday Livestock Report – An in depth round-up of all the morning cash livestock news. Background on why the markets are doing what they are doing and news affecting the market. Feeder auction reports from the major livestock markets, not just numbers, but what demand was like and what are feeder buying and why. 12:05 p.m., 3 1/2 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Chicago Board of Trade Open – Initial prices on grain futures as trading begins, along with summary of factors affecting trade. 9:30 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Commodity Update – Midday review of trading on futures markets. 12:15 p.m., 2 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Late Session Commodity Update – A look at late day activity on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange an update on factors affecting the day’s trading. 2:45 p.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Commodity Settlement – Final prices on the futures exchanges; a review of factors affecting trading; first word on government production, livestock and supply/demand reports; and major farm news of the day. Includes reports from market analysts. 3:45 p.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Weekend Market Wrap – A weekly review and analysis of cash hog and cattle market sin the eastern and western corn belt, and cash cattle market sin the major feedlot areas of Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Includes summary of week’s activities on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, while reviewing factors that might influence next week’s trading… as well as a review of the week’s hay market. 5 min, Saturday
  • Closing Farm Break – A quick look at the day’s commodity futures and livestock trade, featuring the latest analysis and prices. 4:10 p.m., 3 min., Mon-Fri
  • Final Commodity and Livestock Report – Exclusive analysis of the commodity market, the closing numbers from the Chicago Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange, and the latest in livestock prices and analysis. 4:15 p.m., 4 min., Mon-Fri

News and Feature Programs

  • Agri-Business News – Brownfield offers two state-specific agribusiness news programs daily. The Morning Agri-Business program contains news and features pertaining to farmers and agri-business in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota  and Wisconsin. In addition to news and features relevant to farmers and agribusiness in these states, our Mid-day Agri-Business program contains a state agricultural weather forecast and a review of cash livestock markets in the state. 4 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Ag Headline News – A concise review of the day’s top ag news from across the country and around the world. 2 min, Mon-Fri.
  • State Ag Headline News – Brownfield offers state agriculture headlines for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin. 5:45 a.m., refeed 6:45 a.m., 2 min., Mon-Fri
  • Ag Weather Today – A look at the day’s agricultural weather picture. Soil Moisture, crop weather – weather impacting agricultural operations. 6:10am, 4 min, Mon – Fri
  • Healthy Living -Healthy Living is a radio program that answers consumer questions about agriculture; helping to address the growing divide between consumers and those who grow their food, fiber and fuel. For many years Brownfield’s product offering has included programs designed to bridge the gap between farmers and those who consume farm products. The goal of Healthy Living is to educate, not advocate. Instead of pushing the story Agriculture wants to tell, Healthy Living is produced with consumers interests and needs in mind. Healthy Living program topics range from food safety to heritage, heirloom and organic foods; from eating healthy on a budget to government food programs and obesity in America. This program also covers current legislation and issues as they affect the consumers’ choice and pocketbook.  6:25am, 1 1/2 min, Mon – Fri
  • Dairy Update – A daily program focusing on the dairy industry. The program features dairy economists, new technology, markets and legislative activity that impact the nation’s dairy farmers. 5:40 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Farmbreak – A snapshot of prices and factors driving the market, from weather to government reports to cash movement and international news. Scheduled every half hour. 1 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Hoofbeat – Topics of interest to the horse owner. Basic care, disease prevention and other issues pertaining to the equine industry in the US for the owners of 1 or 2 horses to larger operations.6:20 a.m.4 min, Saturday.
  • Managing for Profit – Expert perspectives on running a profitable farm and using crop insurance, government programs and tools to help farmers market their crops; regular examination of the political environment; tax and legal information that will help farmers of any size find success in a changing marketplace. 6:35 a.m., 4 min, Mon-Fri.
  • Cyndi Young’s Two Cents – Farm Director Cyndi Young’s personal perspective on agriculture and rural life. Cyndi swaps her “news” hat for her “commentary” helmet and pulls no punches [Archive].5:50 a.m., 3 min, Mon-Fri.

Purdue Announces a Football Class of 23

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell announced a class of 23 student-athletes Wednesday to play for the Boilermakers.

The class is comprised of five defensive linemen, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, three cornerbacks, three safeties, two athletes, a running back, a quarterback, a kicker and a linebacker.

The group hails from 16 different states, with four from Florida; two each from Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana and Texas; and one each from Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.

The class features three early enrollees.

Name Position Height Weight Hometown Previous School
Jackson Anthrop WR 5’11 180 West Lafayette, Ind. Central Catholic High School
Alex Criddle NT 6’4 311 Broken Arrow, Okla. Thomas Edison Prepatory Academy
JD Dellinger K 6’2 175 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Country Day School
Semisi Fakasiieki LB 6’3 230 Compton, Calif. Dominguez High School
Javonte Ferguson ATH 5’7 160 Jacksonville, Fla. Oakleaf High School
Benaiah Franklin WR 6’1 206 Marietta, Ga. Wheeler High School
Tanner Hawthorne OT 6’6 275 Glendale, Ariz. Centennial High School
Josh Hayes CB 6’0 184 Indianapolis, Ind. Pike High School
Grant Hermanns OT 6’7 260 Albuquerque, N.M. Rio Rancho High School
Terrance Landers WR 6’4 170 Dayton, Ohio Paul L. Dunbar High School
Brian Lankford-Johnson RB 6’0 195 St. Paul, Minn. St. Paul North HS (MN) or Palm Bay HS (FL)
Navon Mosley SAF 6’0 180 West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield High School
Jalen Neal OT 6’8 315 Tempe, Ariz. Scottsdale Community College
Lorenzo Neal NT 6’2 305 Houston, Texas Saint Thomas High School
CJ Parker SAF 6’2 205 Menifee, Calif. Mt. San Jacinto College
Brandon Shuman CB 5’11 185 Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep School
Rob Simmons DE 6’6 215 Philadelphia, Pa. Valley Forge Military Academy
Simeon Smiley SAF 6’0 195 Pensacola, Fla. Catholic High School
Jared Sparks QB 6’1 200 Geismar, La. Dutchtown High School
Anthony Watts NT 6’4 290 Houston, Texas Jack Yates High School
Signed in December
Kamal Hardy CB 6’1 180 Pembroke Pines, Fla. Monroe CC
Austin Larkin DE 6’3 250 University City, Md. City College of San Francisco
Jack Wegher ATH 5’11 200 Dakota Dunes, S.D. IMG Academy

 

INDIANA ADDS 21 ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson announced on Wednesday the signing of 21 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play for the Hoosiers in 2016.

IU signed 12 offensive players, seven defensive players and two athletes. The Hoosiers added four offensive linemen, two quarterbacks, two running backs, two tight ends and two wide receivers on offense, and five defensive backs and two defensive linemen on defense.

The class features players from nine different states, including six from Ohio, four from Florida, three from Texas, two from Indiana, two from Georgia, one from Illinois, one from Maryland, one from Mississippi and one from New York.

Quarterback Richard Lagow (Plano, Texas/Plano H.S./Cisco (Texas) C.C.) and defensive back Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic H.S./Iowa Western C.C.) enrolled in classes this semester and will participate in spring practice.

“We are very pleased with this class,” Wilson said. “The coaches did a great job building relationships. There is a lot of trust and communication that goes into recruiting, and we did some good work. Over the last couple of years, the majority of our classes featured players on the defensive side of the ball. We are counting on those players – Jonathan Crawford, Leon Thornton III, Andre Brown, Jr., Tegray Scales, Jacob Robinson and Robert McCray III – to contribute big time next year. You are always recruiting a year or two ahead, and this year was a little more offensive oriented. There are some great defensive players in this class, very good defensive backs, an active defensive end in Allen Stallings IV, and an active guy up front in Jerome Johnson. But the bulk of this class was offensive line and skill guys. As we move on down the line, we expect them to be ready to step up and play for us.”

2016 Indiana Football Signees
Signee HighlightsSplash_Page Pos Ht Wt Hometown (School)
Marcelino Ball Watch DB 6-0 200 Roswell, Ga. (Roswell H.S.)
Phil Benker Watch WR 6-2 195 Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood H.S.)
Shaun Bonner Watch TE 6-3 250 Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County H.S.)
Khalil Bryant Watch DB 5-10 200 Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast H.S.)
Coy Cronk Watch OL 6-5 278 Lafayette, Ind. (Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.)
Brandon Drayton Watch DB 6-2 170 Largo, Fla. (Largo H.S.)
Kiante Enis Watch RB 6-2 205 Saratoga, Ind. (Winchester Community H.S.)
Cole Gest Watch RB 5-8 197 Lyndhurst, Ohio (St. Edward H.S.)
Jerome Johnson Watch DL 6-3 295 Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield H.S.)
Richard Lagow Watch QB 6-6 240 Plano, Texas (Plano H.S./Cisco (Texas) C.C.)
Taysir Mack Watch WR 6-2 190 Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street Campus H.S.)
Jonah Morris Watch ATH 6-4 200 Akron, Ohio (Archbishop Hoban H.S.)
Tyler Natee Watch ATH 6-0 260 Euless, Texas (Trinity H.S.)
Mackenzie Nworah Watch OL 6-4 305 Houston, Texas (Manvel H.S.)
Peyton Ramsey Watch QB 6-2 190 Cincinnati, Ohio (Elder H.S.)
A’Shon Riggins Watch DB 6-0 162 Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton H.S.)
Ryan Smith Watch OL 6-5 280 Loveland, Ohio (Moeller H.S.)
Allen Stallings IV Watch DL 6-2 230 Maywood, Ill. (Oak Park and River Forest H.S.)
Grayson Stover Watch OL 6-6 295 Spring Hill, Fla. (Hudson H.S.)
Ian Thomas Watch TE 6-5 225 Baltimore, Md. (Digital Harbor H.S./Nassau (N.Y.) C.C.)
Jayme Thompson Watch DB 6-2 195 Toledo, Ohio (Central Catholic H.S./Iowa Western C.C.)

IFB recognizes Young Farmer programs

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More than 500 young farmers and ranchers traveled to Indianapolis this past weekend for the annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference.

Jasper County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer program was recognized with the Outstanding County Award for the top program in the state. The Young Farmer committee chairman and a guest will receive an expenses-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo., in mid-February. Spencer and Tipton counties were runners-up.

Morgan County was recognized as the most improved Young Farmer Program.  This is based on a comparison of activities of the past three years and how the activities and programs have improved in that county young farmer program.

Dubois, Warrick and Wayne counties received the Awakening Award. The Awakening Award was started in 1998 as a part of the outstanding county program to recognize county Young Farmer programs that are new or have not applied for the contest in the last three years.

Three counties were recognized for their contributions to the Feeding America program. Henry County donated the most money, collecting $12,003. Morgan County was the top county in pounds of food donated. The county donated 150 pounds of food during the program year. Most hours donated went to Tipton County. Young farmers there offered 500 hours of their time.

Conference attendees also raised money for charities. Through Canstruction, a contest where young farmers built structures from canned goods, 5,000 cans of food and $1,500 were donated to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. A live auction on Saturday evening brought in $1,560 for Gleaners and $910 for Bread of Life Ministry in Lynnville. The silent auction held during the event raised $2,363 for Gleaners.

Winners of the state’s two collegiate Farm Bureau chapters’ Discussion Meets were also recognized. Vincennes University Discussion Meet winner Ashia George, Knox County, and Purdue University Discussion Meet winner Sarah Correll, Miami County, will compete at the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference against other collegiate winners from around the country.

Young farmers who recently competed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Orlando received recognition as well.

  • Jake Smoker, LaPorte County, competed in the AFBF Discussion Meet.
  • Jacob and Jennifer Walker, DeKalb County, competed in the Achievement Award, which recognizes young farmers whose farm management techniques and commitment to their communities set a positive example for everyone involved in production agriculture.
  • Mike and Sarah Hertsel, Elkhart County, competed in the Excellence in Agriculture Award, which recognizes young farmers who do not receive the majority of their income from an agricultural operation that they own.
Most Improved
Members of the Morgan County Farm Bureau Young Farmers
Awakening Award
Awakening Award: Clark Jordan, Wayne County; Sam Ebenkamp, Dubois County; Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman and Jordan Donner, Warrick County.
Feeding America
Feeding America Award – Patrick Maxwell, Morgan County; Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman; Brian Riedie, Henry County and Kristina Cline, Tipton County.
Outstanding County Runners Up
Outstanding County runners up: Kristina Cline, Tipton County; Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman and Jonathan Spaetti, Spencer County.
Outstanding County
Outstanding County – Darin Gudeman, Jasper County, with Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman.

For more information on programs and conferences sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, visit  www.infb.org or call 1-800-FARM-BUR (327-6287).

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.

 

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