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Reward Offered for Stolen ATV’s

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According to the Indiana State Police, sometime before the Labor Day Holiday, someone broke into two separate barns, one in Harrison County and one in Washington County and stole a total of four all terrain style vehicles worth approximately $30,000.00.

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The first burglary was located on a farm near 11983 Shepherd Road in Harrison County. In that burglary, some person or persons broke into a locked and secured barn on the property and stole a six passenger gray colored Polaris Ranger, a maroon colored Kawasaki Prairie 360cc four wheeler and a black colored Kawasaki Prairie 650cc four wheeler.

On September 6th, it was discovered that at 8860 Kight Road near Hardinsburg in Washington County someone had broke into a locked and secured barn and stole a Kawasaki Brute Force 650cc all terrain vehicle.

Trooper Nathan Teusch from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg is working these cases and believes the cases are related.

Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers has adopted these cases for up to a $1,000.00 reward. An additional reward of $2,500.00 is also being offered. This total of $3,500.00 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the thefts and the return of the four wheelers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers at 1-502-582-CLUE, (2583), (collect calls also accepted), or the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg at 812-246-5424 or 1-800-872-6743. All callers can remain anonymous.

Rev. Orville E. Hendrixson, Jr., 81

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Rev. Orville E. Hendrixson, Jr., age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015.

Orville was born February 8, 1934 at Cincinnati, Ohio and reared in West Harrison, Indiana.

He was a member of Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and a minister for more than 35 years, serving; First United Methodist Church, Connersville, IN, Castleton United Methodist Church, Indianapolis,

Trinity United Methodist Church, New Albany, IN, First United Methodist Church, Crawfordsville, and Newburgh United Methodist Church,Newburgh, Indiana.

Surviving are his wife Pat A. Nickles Russell Hendrixson, Daughters: Valerie Lalka (Dr. Stephen Lalka), North Carolina, Sonya Parrott (Keith) of Indianapolis, IN, Ronda Garrett (Jeff) of Indianapolis, IN, Lisa Carter (Greg) of Indianapolis, IN, Carmen Hendrixson of Indianapolis, IN, Step Daughter: Lori Austin (Phil) of Floyds Knobs, IN, 16 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

Funeral 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at Unity Chapel United Methodist Church, 1760 Lost Creek Road NW, Ramsey, IN with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Indiana.

Visitation 2 – 8 P.M. Friday at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN and 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Saturday at Unity Chapel United Methodist Church, Ramsey, IN.

Rocky Lee Fisher, 62

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Rocky Lee Fisher, age 62 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10:39 pm, in his residence.

Born May 27, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of Eugene and Romilda (Wright) Fisher.

He was a Heavy Machine Operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and had been a life resident of Washington County.

Survivors include: Daughter Olivia (Evan) Isaacs, Salem; Mother: Romilda Staser, Borden; Sister: Cindy (Rick) McNeely, Scipio, Indiana; Brother: Eldon (Marsha) Whitlow, Pekin and his companion: Marla Harris, Salem.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral Service: 10:30 am Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Jeffrey Whitlow officiating.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Friday and after 9 am Saturday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Glen Thomas Mitchell, 66

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Glen Thomas Mitchell, 66, of Orleans, passed away at 3:05 AM on Sunday, September 06, 2015 at IU Health Paoli.

He was born March 22, 1949 in Beattyville, KY, the son of Theodore and Lucille (Ross) Mitchell.

He worked at Carpenter Body Works for many years and was a self- employed painter. He was a member of the Orleans Christian Church.

He was survived by one son, Nick Mitchell of Orleans; a companion, Pauline Laich of Orleans; three brothers, Theodore “Sonny”, Dwight, Charles Mitchell all of KY; one sister, Norma Land of Richmond, KY; one grandson, Tommy Mitchell of Orleans.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sarah Beth Mitchell.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans with Pastor Curtis Hurley

officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM.

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

William B. Collins, 69

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Mr. William B. Collins age 69 of Salem passed away Saturday, September 5 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Collins was born March 13, 1946 in County Galway, Ireland the son of Frank J and Margaret Hession Collins.   He was a former employee of Tecumseh and Leader Publishing.  He was a lover of all animals.

William is survived by his wife:  Toinetta Koski Collins.  They were married August 15, 1970.  He is also survived by a daughter:  Lisa Collins of Plainfield, Indiana, a brother:  Patrick Collins (Kitty) of Seminole, Florida, three sisters:  Julia Knight (Gordon) of Salem, Theresa Allred (James) of Streamwood, Illinois and Ceil Runzel of Chicago, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM 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.

INSIDE IU FOOTBALL WITH COACH WILSON DEBUTS WEDNESDAY ON WSLM

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Inside IU Football with Kevin Wilson makes its 2015 debut on WSLM RADIO this Wednesday, September 9 at 7:05 p.m. at the Bloomington Holiday Inn and will air on Wednesday evenings throughout the year.

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The call-in radio show is hosted by the Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, who is entering his 43rd season.

Fans are encouraged to come and join Coach Wilson for the opportunity to ask questions during the show. The Holiday Inn is located at 1710 N. Kinser Pike near the intersection of Kinser Pike and the 45/46 Bypass.

If you can’t make it to Bloomington, the call-in number is 1-800-500-9422. The show can be heard live on the IU Radio Network- of which WSLM 97.9 FM has been a part of for the past 45 years.

Indiana kicked off its’ 131st season last Saturday with a win over Southern Illinois.

Each week’s games can be heard on WSLM 97.9 FM

The game can also be heard on the statewide IU Radio Network with Fischer, Buck Suhr (analyst) and Joe Smith (pre-game, halftime and post-game) on the call.

Joyce R. “Tucker” Keeling, 75

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Joyce R. “Tucker” Keeling, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 3, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Health Care in New Albany.

She was born August 29, 1940 to Clarence and Gertrude “Carrol” Tucker in Sulphur, IN. who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death, one brother: Eldon Tucker and one sister: Naomi Brown.She met James M. Keeling, Sr. and they married 57 years ago on December 20,1958 at the Old Union Christian Church in Sulphur, IN.

Besides being a homemaker and mother, Joyce retired from Pillsbury in New Albany. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Palmyra United Methodist.

Besides her husband Jim, Joyce is survived by one son: James Keeling, Jr. and Three daughters: Beverly Drummond, Fulsom, California; Joy “Lynn” Elliott and her husband David, New Albany; and Rose Blank, Palmyra. Three brothers: Clarence Tucker, Edward Tucker, and Gene Tucker. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday September 8, 2015 beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Per Joyce’s wishes cremation was chosen with burial in the Palmyra Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palmyra United Methodist Church, 14170 Greene Street NE, Palmyra, IN 47164.

All arrangements are in care of Love Funeral Home Palmyra, IN.

Carol J. Potter, 75

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Carol J. Potter, age 75 of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:41 am, in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born June 30, 1940 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Maxine (Charles) Applegate.

She was a homemaker, a member of the West Side Baptist Church, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School.

She married November 30, 1956 to General G. Potter, who survives.

Also surviving are: 3 Daughters: Marilyn (Jim) Sechrist, and Melody (Virgil) Collins, Salem and Marletta Sue (Rod) Cripe, North Manchester, Indiana; 3 Sons: Bob (Jonna) Potter, Campbellsburg, Bill (Dawn) Potter and Brent (Janet) Potter, Salem; 1 Brother: Roscoe (Glenn) Applegate, Salem; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters.

Graveside Service: 3:00 pm Tuesday at Conway Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Carty officiating. Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions: American Cancer Society C/O Jeanette Nolan 945 North Rush Creek Road Salem, Indiana 47167.

State Trooper involved in Shooting at Domestic Dispute in French Lick

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This afternoon at approximately 3:50 P.M., an Indiana State Police Trooper and an officer with the West Baden Police Department responded to a residence on West Ohio Street in French Lick, for a report of a physical domestic situation.

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Officers were informed that a male was strangling his wife. Officers arrived at the residence and attempted to speak with the male, who had fled from the house to a garage behind the residence. Officers attempted to speak with the male, who at that time would not converse with officers.

The male picked up a large metal pipe from a pile of scrap materials in the garage, and begin approaching officers. Numerous commands to drop the pipe were given to the male; however, he failed to comply with their order.

An officer fired his Taser at the male, but the device was ineffective. The male stepped directly up to the officer with the metal pipe, pulling the pipe back in a motion to strike the officer in the head with it. At that point, officers fired their handguns at the male, striking him.

The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Orange County Coroner’s Office. There is no other threat to public safety from this situation at this time. Investigators are speaking with witnesses while crime scene technicians document and process the scene.

Names of those involved will be released at a later time.

Washington Man Tries Sneaking Away From Trooper, Caught with Methamphetamine

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A Washington, Indiana man was arrested yesterday for possessing methamphetamine and other narcotics after trying to sneak around a State Trooper and dispose of the drugs.
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Around 1:10 P.M. yesterday, Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents pulled into the Marathon gas station parking lot in Loogootee. Lents observed a male walking away from the property, but continuing to watch Lents.

Lents observed the male continue to watch him, until the male suddenly sprinted behind a parked semi trailer. Lents could see the male bend down under the trailer, stand back up, and sprint back to his original location.

Concerned that the activity was suspicious, Lents approached the man who identified himself as Joseph P. Smith, 55, Washington.

Lents walked with Smith back to the semi trailer, where Lents found a pill bottle that Smith hid containing methamphetamine, hydrocodone, and marijuana.

Smith was arrested and lodged without incident in the Martin County Jail.

Arrested and Charges:
Joseph P. Smith, 55
1106 East National Highway, Washington, IN
– Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor