Yesterday, shortly after 12:45 pm, the New Albany City Police Chief contacted the Indiana State Police requesting our agency work a crash that happened in their city.
The preliminary crash investigation showed New Albany City Police Officer, Michelle Gilbert, struck Tenille Splunge, 35, from Louisville, KY. It happened at the intersection of Elm Street and State Street in New Albany.
Officer Michelle Gilbert had just left the New Albany City Police Department traveling east on Elm Street and was turning North on State Street when the crash occurred.
Tenille Splunge had the right of way, based upon the pedestrian cross walk signal. Officer Michelle Gilbert was driving her police department vehicle, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. She was on duty at the time of the crash. Tenille Splunge was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This investigation is continuing.
All further information about this crash will be released from the New Albany City Police Department.
As part of the reconstruction of State Road 56 project, two four-way stop areas will be added along East Hackberry Street — one at the intersection with Kimball Blvd. and one at Pansy Street.
These will be constructed and in force by Dec. 17, according to INDOT Media Representative Harry Maginity,
illustration of crossroads with yellow cars
The four-way stops will be stopping traffic east and westbound on State Road 56 until the stoplights are put in place in Spring 2016.
Wal-Mart requested two stoplights be put in place during the road reconstruction project.
As a result of two stoplights located within 800 feet, INDOT placed a median between the two entrances to Wal-Mart.
The median keeps traffic from turning into business located on the East side, like WSLM and Paynter’s Machine Works as well as a church located on Coral Street.
Business owners met with INDOT officials in October to determine if the median can be removed.
“None of the businesses along here were informed this was being installed,” said Becky White, WSLM owner. “One day we could drive into work the same way we’ve all done for years and the next day this was here.”
INDOT acknowledged the median was not discussed with local property owners but said it was a safety requirement.
“This prevents traffic from turning into my business and has confused people completely,” said White. “They expect those coming to any of the businesses here to drive east to Jim Day Road and turn around and drive back. This is an inconvenience to my guests and employees as well as to those doing business with others along this part of Hackberry Street. It’s an extra couple of minutes of drive time. Those coming from the East can turn into our locations without any trouble.”
Bill Paynter of Paynter Machine Works receives deliveries from semi-trucks that are having trouble maneuvering the new traffic configuration too.
“I have several deliveries a week,” he said. “How are they going to get in here and get back out.”
This creates a further traffic issue since the truck bypass was created for truck traffic to use. Now any semi-trailers exiting these businesses cannot turn left as they used to and will need to proceed towards Salem to find a place to turn around and then proceed back west in order to take the bypass or go back to I-65 at Scottsburg.
INDOT explained to White that U-turns were legal and traffic driving east could make a U-turn to come back to the west. Also, U-turns would be legal for traffic driving westbound and then turning around by Kimball Blvd. to go back east.
“I had always thought U-turns were illegal,” said White. “I’ve been making U-turns by Pansy Street and have been getting hand gestures from drivers who don’t seem to think I should be doing that. But it’s exactly what I’ve been told to do. I can’t come to work like I have for years. Also there isn’t enough room to make a U-turn in either direction.”
Maginity admitted that construction engineers agree that there isn’t room to make the U-turn and that there has to be room to do that.
According to Maginity, Temple and Temple, who took on the construction project as well as the prep-work on the Wal-Mart project and the paving of the roads, will be adding room near Kimball Blvd. and Pansy Street in the next few weeks to establish a U-turn lane.
The project was deemed finished in late October although there was still work being completed finished.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, Temple and Temple, the state’s contractor for the $4.2 million State Road 56 reconstruction project from High Street to Heritage Chapel Road completed paving operations on Monday, October 26.
Barricades were pulled back, all lanes were opened and traffic flow was normalized. Temple & Temple continued grading slopes and worked in shoulder areas.
Since the project was “completed” road striping was completed, guardrails were put up at three locations along the reconstruction area, a few unfinished driveways were paved and retaining walls were finished out. The remaining work will be done as weather permits.
This week turning arrows were adhered to the road surface and work began on the stop sign placement.
The Washington County Purdue Extension Office and the 4-H Junior Leaders are taking orders for holiday cheese balls. Call 812-883-4601 or contact a 4-H Junior Leader to order your cheese ball.
Cheese balls will be made on the following dates in December:
Thursday, December 17th – Pick up order between 4:30-5:30 p.m. Call in order by Thursday, December 10th
Tuesday, December 22nd – Pick up order between 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Call in order by Tuesday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 29th – Pick up order between 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Call in order by Tuesday, December 22nd
All cheese balls must be picked up at the Extension Office if ordered through the Extension Office. If ordered through a Junior Leader, the Junior Leader will deliver the cheese ball to you.
The Purdue Extension-Washington County Office is located on the lower level of the Washington County Government Building at 806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 104, in Salem.
The Jr. Leader cheese balls cost $6 each and are made of cream cheese, chipped beef, and spices. They can be rolled in parsley or pecans, or left plain.
A portion of the sales price of this product will be used to promote Washington County 4-H Jr. Leader educational programs. No endorsement of the product by 4-H is implied or intended.
A Tuesday morning crash in Daviess County between involving a Daviess County Deputy Sheriff left both drivers injured.
At 7:02 A.M., Terry D. Shafer, 58, Plainfield, was southbound on State Road 57 in his white 2002 Dodge Ram pick-up truck.
After passing County Road 575 North, Shafer stopped to make a left hand turn into the parking lot of Myers Transportation Services and Farm, 5668 North State Road 57, Washington.
While waiting on a northbound vehicle to pass, Shafer was rear-ended by Daviess County Sheriff’s Department Major Steven R. Cox, 59, Washington, who was southbound on State Road 57 in his department issued gray 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The impact pushed both Shafer and Cox’s vehicles off of the east side of the roadway.
Shafer and Cox both suffered injuries as a result of the crash; Shafer was taken to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington for treatment of cuts to his face, while Cox was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes and later Louisville, KY for treatment of a broken arm and cuts and abrasions.
The crash remains under investigation. Investigating Officer was Master Trooper Eric Nash, ISP and Assisting Agency was the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
Nathaniel Dean Busick age 24 of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 24 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem.
Nathaniel was born August 14, 1991 in Paoli, Indiana the son of Roger Busick and Sharon Crane Busick. He was an employee of Electricom in Paoli. He was a Class of 2010 graduate of Salem High School and a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. He announced Salem High School basketball games for WSLM and was an AAU Basketball coach. He enjoyed playing fantasy football, church league basketball and softball.
Nathaniel is survived by his parents: Roger Busick of Salem and Sharon Busick of French Lick, a brother: Michael Howard of Orleans, four sisters: Amanda Lee Busick of Lee County, Virginia, Michelle Shewell of Indianapolis, Jennifer Howard of Jeffersonville and Stephanie Busick of Salem, grandparents: David and Linda Crane of Salem, 3 nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Kenneth Busick and Pauline Busick.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8PM and Tuesday from 9Am-time of service.
Lee M Jackson, 92, Little York passed away on November 22 in Scottsburg, IN.
He was born September 27 1923, Little York IN to Cecil Jackson & Flora Gardner Jackson
He married Aileen Nelson Jackson on December 20 1941.
He was a retired farmer; former Washington County Commissioner for 12 years; former Washington County Road Superintendent for 2 years; former Secretary & Clerk-Treasurer of the town of Little York; treasurer of Elk Creek Water Shed; board member of Little York Cemetery; former bus driver for Salem Community Schools for 25 years; former treasurer of Washington County Cattlemen Association; Gibson Twp Voluntary Fire Dept.
Jackson graduated from Little York High School, Class of 1941
He was a member of the Little York Christian Church serving as Elder for 54 years & treasurer for 27 years and sang in the Little York male quartet for 40 years; Masonic Lodge & O.E.S. #512 of Little York; Scottish Rite of Indianapolis;
PARENTS: Cecil Jackson & Flora Gardner Jackson
MARRIAGE: Aileen Nelson Jackson
December 20 1941
SURVIVORS: Son: David Jackson (Deb), Little York IN; Daughters: Marcia Bush (Melvin), Little York IN; Brenda Asher (Wally), Little York IN; Rita Martin (Larry), Little York IN; Son-in-law: Linnie Gates, Little York IN; 6 grandchildren; Mark Bush, Mike Jackson, Teresa Allen, Ryan Bundy, Rachel Martin, Miranda Martin; 8 great grandchildren; Brock Bush, Olivia Bush, Kia Lloyd, Logan Jackson, Eva Bundy, Bronson Allen, Adi Allen, Arianna Martin
He was preceded in death: his parents; his wife; daughters Jane Ann Jackson & Lois Gates;
granddaughter Marla Bush; sister Ruth Mosley; twin brother Lynn Jackson & brother Harry Jackson;
VISITATION: 4 PM – 8 PM Tuesday and from 10 AM – 11 AM Wednesday November 25 2015 at the Little York Christian Church
SERVICE: 11 AM Wednesday November 25 2015
Little York Christian Church, Little York IN
BURIAL: Little York Cemetery
OFFICIATING: Jeremy Stevens
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Little York Christian Church or Little York Cemetery
c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170
A 28-year old Scott County man is in jail on charges of battering his six month old child.
Late Friday evening, Detective David Mitchell from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg arrested Bryan Lee Anthony, 28, from Shea Road, Scottsburg, IN, on the charges of Battery and Neglect of a Dependent.
The arrest was the result of information received by the Scott County Division of Family and Children and forwarded to the Indiana State Police who completed an investigation.
The investigation revealed on November 17th, 2015, Bryan Anthony, allegedly became upset at a six month old child in whom he is the parent. Bryan Anthony allegedly grabbed the child from a bed and quickly pulled the child upwards and backwards several times.
On November 19th, the child was taken to her/his pediatrician for a pre-scheduled monthly checkup. During the visit, the doctor expressed concern for a head injury to the child. The child was then admitted to the Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.
Late Friday evening, after speaking with Bryan Anthony, Detective David Mitchell took him into custody and incarcerated him at the Scott County Jail.
Mrs. Ruby L. Humphrey age 90 of Salem passed away Sunday, November 15 at her home.
Mrs. Humphrey was born September 23, 1925 in Illinois the daughter of Charles Banks and Anna Pearl Alspaugh Nice. She was a homemaker and farmer with her husband. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.
Ruby married Cleo Humphrey on February 22, 1947 and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2015. She was also preceded in death by four brothers: Dale, Raymond, Richard and Stanley Nice, five sisters: Betty Strange, Anna Mae Zink, Pat Floyd, Hazel Voyles and Helen Branaman and her parents.
She is survived by two sons: Jim Humphrey (Julie) of Columbus, Indiana and Rodney Keith Humphrey of Salem, a daughter: Evelyn Hamilton (Mike) of Salem, three brothers: Junior, Robert and James Nice all of Salem, one sister: Nona Cole of Salem, 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close the northbound left lane of Interstate 65 during overnight hours this week between mile markers 21.0 and 29.0.
The 8-mile single lane closure will allow construction crews to make partial depth asphalt patches along the northbound inside lane of I-65 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Operations are scheduledtonight (NOVEMBEER 15) through Wednesday morning.
I-65’s northbound right lane will continue to be open to traffic—but with an 11-foot width restriction.
E & B Paving is the state’s contractor for this $12,385,500 project to repair and repave nine miles of I-65 in southern Scott and northern Clark Counties. The project is located between State Road 160 and a terminus north of S.R. 56. Operations include replacement of bridges at Brownstown Road.
Harold L. Elliott, age 92 of Campbellsburg, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:03 pm, in the University Of Louisville Hospital.
Born November 8, 1923 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late William and Cora (Bush) Elliott. He was a retired employee of the old Carpenter Body Works in Mitchell and a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
He served in WW II as a Corporal in the U.S. Army, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a member of the old Campbellsburg I.O.O.F #250 and the Campbellsburg American Legion Post #195.
He married June 22, 1950 to Evelyn Ilene (Bottorff) Elliott, who survives. Also surviving are: Son: Timothy L. Elliott, Campbellsburg and Daughter: Mary S. Speckman, Huntsville, Alabama; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral Service: 11:00 amTuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pmMonday and after 9 amTuesday.
Interment at Mt. Tabor Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial Contributions: American Cancer Society C/O Jeanette Nolan 945 North Rush Creek Road Salem, Indiana 47167.
