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Six Hour Clean Up After Turkey Truck Flips on SR60

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With all the turkeys in Salem yesterday morning, you would have thought it could have been Thanksgiving all over again, but the turkeys on State Road 60 were the result of a semi-trailer overturning.

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Clean up crews were on the scene until after 4p Monday removing debris and turkeys from an early morning crash involving Perdue Inc. turkeys.

Charles Barekman, 51, Bruceville, IN, was driving a semi truck owned by Harner Trucking, with a load of Perdue Inc. turkeys on their way to Washington, IN when he took the turn from SR 56 to SR 60 a little too fast.

According to Assistant Salem Police Chief Ron Mays, the truck flipped over in the opposite lane. “It looked like he was driving a little too fast. Marks on the road indicate he was trying to over correct,” said Mays.

Police were called to the scene after 10:35 a.m. Monday and officers and clean up crews were on scene for the next six hours.

As far as the turkeys, Mays said some were fine, some were injured and some didn’t survive the crash.

Mays said the driver was taken to St. Vincent Salem hospital with shoulder and head pains. Mays believes Barekman was wearing his seatbelt.

 

Zoeller Endorsed by Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police

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Today the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police announced their endorsement of Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller to be the next member of the United States House of Representatives representing Indiana’s 9th District.

This marks the first time the Indiana FOP has endorsed a candidate in a contested primary.

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“I am honored to have earned the support of the men and women who wear the blue and the brown uniforms, the brave men and women who serve and protect us every day,” said Zoeller. “As Attorney General, I have worked closely with Indiana’s law enforcement community to protect and defend Hoosiers and as a member of the United States House of Representatives public safety will to be my top priority in Congress.”

Zoeller is serving his second term as Indiana’s Attorney General having been first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012 with the largest vote total of any candidate that year.  As Attorney General, Zoeller works with members of law enforcement and county prosecutors and represents the state in all courts throughout Indiana.

Indiana State FOP President Tim Downs said, “Greg Zoeller has been a champion of Indiana’s law enforcement community and we know he will continue to be in Congress. We have always been able to count on Greg to provide the tools necessary for us to do our jobs and protect Hoosiers.”

The Indiana State FOP cited as reasons for their endorsement Zoeller’s work in helping to get Narcan into the hands of law enforcement to combat drug overdoses as well as his work on behalf of prescription drug abuse prevention.

Additionally, Zoeller:

  • Created the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force and serves as Co-Chair,
  • Supported the Scott and Clark County syringe exchange programs,
  • Successfully upheld the synthetic drug ruling,
  • Urged Congress to address opioid and heroin addiction
  • Supported Human Trafficking Legislation
  • Secured funding for School Resource Officers

 

Toby Deaton, who serves as the Indiana FOP southeast Indiana trustee that includes counties in the 9th Congressional District noted, “During his years as Attorney General, Greg Zoeller has supported our members and we look forward to supporting him as our candidate for the United States House of Representatives.”

The initial announcement of the endorsement was made at the Jeffersonville FOP Lodge 100 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. A tour will take place today and tomorrow at the venues listed below.

Johnica L. Branaman, 52

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Mrs. Johnica L. Branaman age 52 of Salem passed away Sunday, January 3 at 3:00AM at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Mrs. Branaman was born June 21, 1963 in Salem the daughter of Chester Wayne and Rosemary Haley Sill.  She was an employee of East Washington School Corporation.  She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church and Vice President of the Eastern Athletic Booster Club.  She was a former 4-H leader.

Johnica is survived by her husband:  Tim Branaman.  They were married June 15, 1984.  She is also survived by three sons: Travis Branaman (Rachel), Taylor Branaman and Todd Branaman all of Salem, a sister:  Deborah Lewis (David) of Pekin, her mother:  Rosemary Sill, granddaughter:  Katelyn Branaman, 2 sisters-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her father:  Chester Wayne Sill.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30PM at Bunker Hill Christian Church.  Burial will follow in Bunker Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Thursday from 11AM-time of service at the church.

Stingel Joins Indiana Youth Institute Board

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The board of directors for the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) has announced the election of a new board member, Keeley Stingel, the South Central Indiana community liaison for the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA).

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Stingel earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University before completing her master’s degree at Indiana University in 2014. She worked for Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation before joining OCRA.

In addition to her role on IYI’s board, Stingel also serves on the board of directors for Indiana Historic Pathways and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. She currently lives in her hometown of Salem, Indiana.

Stingel begins her term on the board in January of 2016. For a complete list of board members, visit the new IYI website.

The Indiana Youth Institute promotes the healthy development of Indiana children and youth by serving the people, institutions, and communities that impact their well-being.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS RENEW CONTRACT WITH HEAD COACH CHUCK PAGANO

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The Indianapolis Colts today renewed a contract with Head Coach Chuck Pagano.

Pagano has achieved a 41-23 record over his four seasons (2012-15) in Indianapolis. His .641 winning percentage ranks fourth among active head coaches in the NFL. Pagano’s 41 wins over the last four seasons are the fifth-most in the league.

He led Indianapolis to three consecutive 11-win seasons from 2012-14 as he became only the second head coach in NFL history to earn 11 wins in each of his first three seasons with a team.

Pagano also became the third head coach in Colts history to reach the playoffs in each of his first three years. Under his guidance, the Colts set an NFL record in 2015 with 16 consecutive wins within their division dating back to 2012.

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Pagano posted consecutive 6-0 records in the AFC South division in 2013 and 2014 and has sent 10 Colts to the Pro Bowl.

In 2015, Pagano guided the Colts to an 8-8 record. In Week 5 at Houston (10/8), Indianapolis won their 16th consecutive game within the AFC South division to set an NFL record as the Colts finished with a winning record in the division (4-2) for the fourth-straight year. T.Y. Hilton (1,124 receiving yards and five touchdowns) recorded his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season and Frank Gore (967 rushing yards and six touchdowns) totaled the most rushing yards for a Colts running back dating back to 2007.

The defense recorded five touchdowns, which tied for the most in a single season in franchise history (1975 and 1994). The unit ranked tied for sixth in the NFL with 17 interceptions.

Indianapolis’ special teams unit ranked first in the league in kickoff touchback percentage (87.0), second in gross punting average (47.7), fifth in net punting average (41.7) and third in the AFC in kickoff return average (24.3). The Colts only allowed 156 kickoff return yards on the season, which set an NFL record.

The Colts went 11-5 in 2014, including an appearance in the AFC Championship Game, and sent seven players to the Pro Bowl. Indianapolis manufactured one of the best offensive seasons in franchise history, recording its highest single-season totals for net yards (6,506, third in the NFL) and net passing yards (4,894, first in the NFL). The Colts scored 458 points, which was the second-highest yearly total in team history and the team’s 28.6 points per game average ranked sixth in the league. Andrew Luck set a single-season franchise record with 4,791 passing yards while setting career highs in completions (380), passing touchdowns (40, first in the NFL) and passer rating (96.5). Mike Adams tied for the NFL lead in takeaways (seven), while Vontae Davis ranked tied for third in the league in passes defensed (18). On special teams, Vinatieri and McAfee became the fourth punter-kicker duo from the same team to both be named to The Associated Press NFL All-Pro team as each earned Pro Bowl honors.

In 2013, the Colts registered their second consecutive 11-5 season as Indianapolis became the first team to finish a season with the least amount of turnovers (14) and penalties (66) in the NFL since 2002. The club also finished with a franchise-low in turnovers and fumbles lost (four). The season was highlighted by the Colts AFC Wild Card Playoff victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Colts trailed by 28 points (38-10) with 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Indianapolis manufactured five touchdown drives to mark the second-largest comeback in NFL postseason history. It was also the first time a team (regular season or postseason) won a game in regulation after trailing by as many as 28 points.

Pagano’s grit and vision for the Colts was more evident than ever in his first season as head coach in 2012. Just three games into the season he was diagnosed with a curable form of leukemia. Despite the odds, Pagano’s team rallied to a 9-3 record to secure a playoff berth and extend the season for their coach. He returned for the Colts regular season finale and clinched a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans as the Colts achieved an 11-5 record. The 11-5 record was a nine-win improvement from the 2011 campaign, which tied for the third-largest one-year turnaround in NFL history.

Shoals Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

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A Sunday afternoon traffic stop landed a Shoals man behind bars on numerous drug charges.

At 12:45 P.M., Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents was patrolling US 50 in Loogootee when he observed a black Nissan Maxima stopped at a stop light.

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Lents noticed that neither the driver nor the front seat passenger was wearing a seatbelt. After pulling over the vehicle, Lents observed that a three year old boy in the back seat was not properly restrained and was not seated in a booster seat.

Trooper Lents began speaking with the driver, 29 year old Robert A. Osborne of Shoals.

Lents learned that Osborne did not have a drivers license with him, his driving privileges were suspended indefinitely through Indiana, and Osborne had prior convictions for driving while suspended. Osborne was placed into custody.

Trooper Lents searched the Nissan as a search incident to an arrest and located a pill bottle containing Hydrocodone and Clonazepam on the rear floorboard in front of Osborne’s seven year old daughter. Lents also found marijuana and paraphernalia under the driver’s seat.

Osborne was arrested and charged Maintaining a Common Nuisance and two counts of Neglect of a Dependent, all felony charges. Osborne was also charged with misdemeanor counts of Possession of a Schedule II and Schedule IV controlled substance, Driving while Suspended with a Prior Conviction, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. Osborne was lodged without incident in the Martin County Jail. The children were released to the front seat passenger.

Arresting Officer: Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents
Assisting Officer: Officer Glen Akles, Loogootee PD

Arrested and Charges:
Robert Andrew Osborne, 29
Shoals, IN
– Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent (x2), Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Driving While Suspended – Prior, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
– Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

New Year’s Eve Party Leads To One in Jail After Salem Stabbing

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A 19-year-old Shelbyville, In man is in jail after stabbing a man in Salem on New Year’s Eve.

Justice Antle, 19, Shelbyville, was arrested by the Indiana State Police and is is being held at the Washington County Jail on the charge of Aggravated Battery level 3 Felony and Batter Deadly with Weapon Level 5 Felony.

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At approximately 12:09 am on January 1, 2016, a male subject, was brought to the St. Vincent Hospital with multiple stab wounds to his body.

The male was at a New Year’s party, when he allegedly confronted Antle about pointing a knife at another person.

A struggle broke out and the victim was stabbed, according to ISP Sgt. Jerry Goodin.

The victim was put into a vehicle at the party and rushed to the Salem Hospital, ISP was contacted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department to work the case.

The victim was flown via helicopter from St. Vincent to Louisville, to be treated for his wounds.

Goodin said he had no information on the victim or his identity.

Antle fled the scene after the stabbing and was located in a short time later and called  911 after getting to a phone to turn himself in.

Cindy L. Emmons, 59

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Cindy L. Emmons, 59 of West Baden, IN, passed away Friday January 1, 2016, at Paoli Health & Living.   She was born December 16, 1956 in Waterloo IAto Jack Thoma and Helen Mast Thoma.She married Billy Max Emmons.   She was preceded in death by her father, husband Billy and one sister Patty Thoma.

She formerly worked for Walmart in Paoli.

Survivors include:

Her Mother Helen Thoma, Broomfield, CO

1-Son: James Komraus, Sarasota, FL

1-Daughter: Helen Compton, West Baden, IN

2-Brothers:  Jack Thoma, Broomfield, CO; Robert Thoma,  Longmont, CO

2-Sisters:  Deanna Parks, Lee MA; Sheri Carter, Apoka, FL

Also surviving Cindy L. Emmons are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family has chosen cremation.

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN. is in charge of the arrangements.

Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.com.

Virgil L Collins, 46

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Virgil L Collins, age 46 of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 10:21 am, in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born March 12, 1969 in Jasper, Alabama, he was the son of Clayton and Patricia (Rooker) Collins. He was an employee of GKN Sinter Metals in Salem and was a former employee of the Multi-Color Corporation and the old American Steel Cord Company in Scottsburg.

He served in the Armed Forces as a Spec 4 in the U.S. Army.

He married Melody (Potter) Collins, who survives. Also surviving are: 1 Daughter: Justina (Nicholas) Tatlock, Salem; 1 Stepson: Josh Carter, Salem; His father: Clayton Collins, Pekin; 1 Brother: Jeremy Collins, Pekin and 2 grandsons. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Visitation: 10:30 am until noon on Monday at the Dawalt Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation on Monday at the Blue River Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Bruce Stephenson officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: Blue River Baptist Cemetery Association C/O Keith Albertson 5263 East State Road #160 Salem, Indiana 47167.

Murray E. Bagshaw, 80

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In Memoriam, of Clarksville, passed away on January 1, 2016 at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany. Born

on January 5, 1935, he was the son of Amos Bagshaw and Alice Bagshaw, both are deceased.

He was an Army Veteran.

Visitation will be from 10-11 am Tuesday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Pekin. There will be a graveside service at

11 am Tuesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Pekin.

www.hughestaylor.net

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