The National Weather Service serving Louisville and Washington and Orange Counties will host a weather spotter class at the Washington County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, April 9 at 6:30p.
It will take place in the Superior Court Room.
To register, please call 812.883.2834 or 812.883.49
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An early morning traffic stop ended with a Louisville, KY man being jailed on drug and weapons charges.
Tyler A. Martin, 18, 1134 Lehigh Avenue, Louisville, KY , is in the Spencer County Jail on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of a Handgun without a Permit, Class A Misdemeanor.
At 12:31 this morning, Trooper Ross Johnson was patrolling Interstate 64 east of the Dale exit when he observed a red Dodge Charger traveling westbound at 88 mile per hour.
Trooper Johnson pulled over the vehicle and, while speaking Martin, Johnson smelled the odor of marijuana.
During a search of the vehicle, small amounts of marijuana were found on the front floor board. Additionally, a glass jar containing approximately 34 grams of marijuana and a loaded .22 caliber handgun were found in the trunk. Martin did not possess a permit for the weapon.
Martin was placed into custody without incident and was transported to the Spencer County Jail.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Saving future nursing students nearly $5,000 is one benefit of the University of Louisville School of Nursing’s revamped RN-to-BSN online program. Some courses have been restructured and others, such as population health and nursing leadership and health policy, are new to the program and reflect the evolving nature of health care.
“In Kentucky, only 33 percent of the nursing workforce is baccalaureate-prepared. The Institute of Medicine has recommended that 80 percent of nurses receive a bachelor’s degree by the year 2020,” said Marcia J. Hern, Ed.D., CNS, RN, dean, UofL School of Nursing. “It is well documented that baccalaureate-prepared nurses have decreased patient deaths and better outcomes in caring for patients with complex diseases.”
The online RN-to-BSN program provides a flexible, cost-effective opportunity for nurses with an associate’s degree or a nursing diploma to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at their own pace. Students can finish the program in as few as 16 months, although they may take more time if needed.
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the RN-to-BSN program requires 31 core credits plus 30 portfolio credits. The portfolio consists of a resume’, goal statement, professional development documentation, and other materials to support practice as a professional nurse. These 30 tuition-free credit hours count toward graduation requirements – a value of more than $14,000 in tuition costs.
“The affordability and convenience of the online education platform combined with the strong support of award-winning faculty and access to all university support services makes the online RN-to-BSN program ideal for nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree,” Hern said.
July 1 is the application deadline for classes beginning in Fall 2015.
The investigation into the March 12, 2015 charter bus crash on I-65 has concluded with investigators saying driver error was to blame for the crash which sent 20 passengers and the driver to local hospitals.
The charter bus was carrying 16 members of the Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech) men’s and women’s bowling team to Smyrna, Tennessee to compete in a United States Bowling Congress Sectional Competition when it overturned near Henryville, Indiana.
Most of the passengers were released from the hospital on the day of the crash; however, the driver and a few passengers remained hospitalized for several days before being released.
The investigation included interviewing bus passengers and witnesses but also included more in-depth procedures such as attempting to gain information from the Event Data Recorder (EDR), as well physical inspection of the bus by Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement officers, and computerized photographic reconstruction of the scene by crash reconstructionists. The investigation lasted approximately three weeks.
Investigators were hopeful that onboard recording equipment would also shed light on to the cause of the crash; however, the camera stopped recording approximately two miles before the scene of the crash.
The pre-crash recording did not reveal any unusual driving behavior but did confirm that the bus was travelling the posted 70 mph speed limit.
To date, attempts to gain information from the Event Data Recorder have also been unsuccessful. A physical inspection revealed no mechanical issues with the bus.
Taking all available data into account, investigators said the driver, Rex Altenburg, 76, Fort Wayne, Indiana, drove the bus off the left side of the roadway for an unknown reason.
No medical or physical conditions have been attributed to his actions.
Investigators said the driver then over-corrected, putting the bus into a lateral skid back across both southbound lanes of the interstate.
The charter bus rotated clockwise and was facing north before traveling off the east side of I-65. The bus overturned after striking a rocky ditch line approximately 36 feet off the east side of the roadway.
Ladies and gentlemen…Start your engines for the Stones.
The band has announced that they will kick off their new 15-city North American stadium, ZIP CODE tour, in San Diego on May 24 at Petco Park. The band will visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on July 4. The tour will make stops in Columbus, Minneapolis, Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Raleigh, Detroit and Buffalo before wrapping in Quebec on July 15 at Le Festival D’Été de Québec.
Tickets for Indianapolis will go on sale Monday, April 13 at 10am local time. For ticketing information please visit rollingstones.com.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, April 8 at 10am local through Sunday, April 12 at 10pm local for select markets.
“The Rolling Stones concert on July 4 will mark the first time the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted a concert on a non-race weekend,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “The biggest band in the world playing at the biggest sporting venue in the world will provide an unbelievable experience for our fans. It doesn’t get any better than the Rolling Stones on Fourth of July Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.”
“We are excited to be back in North America playing stadiums this summer! We are looking forward to being back on stage and playing your favorite songs.” – Mick Jagger
“We love being out on the road and it is great to come back to North America! I can’t wait to get back on the stage!” – Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones ZIP CODE tour will see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood head back out on the road after their critically-acclaimed 14 ON FIRE tour in Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand in 2014. The iconic band will treat their generations of fans to special one night only shows, with a set packed full of classic Stones hits such as “Gimme Shelter”, “Paint It Black”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Tumbling Dice” and “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll”, as well as special gems from their extraordinary catalog.
The Rolling Stones ZIP CODE tour will be the first time the rock legends have played North American stadiums since 2005-2007’s “A Bigger Bang Tour.”
The stage design for the stadium shows includes a thrust that extends deep into the audience allowing the Stones to interact directly with their fans. Known for their ground-breaking sets and use of cutting-edge technology, the Stones’ set design will feature video screens and special effects that will enhance the high-octane experience of attending a live Stones’ show.
The National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 7 and a prayer gathering and prayer chain is being planned by Salem coordinator Mike Ray.
There will be a conference call from 6a until Noon where pastors and Christians can call 712-775-7031 and pray and receive prayer. To access the number, enter the code 775179009 followed by the # (pound) key. The call costs approx. seven cents per minute.
After the call has ended at noon, there will be a public prayer gathering at Noon in Purlee Plaza, just off the square.
This will be a public gathering of local Christians expressing their faith and hearing various speakers and musicians. The event will be broadcast live on WSLM 97.9 FM and WSLM 1220 AM during the hour.
“If you plan on participating in the conference call, plan on dialing in 10 minutes early,” said Ray. “We will open the call at 6a with The Lord’s Supper and we will be in prayer from 6a and noon. When you call in, you can stay with the call for 1 to 5 minutes or the entire time.”
Ray encourages churches and National Day of Prayer teams to participate.
For more information, you can contact Ray at 812.967.2015 or by email at mike.ray1943@gmail.com
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that freshman forward Max Hoetzel has requested a release from his athletic scholarship to transfer to a program where he can compete for more playing time.
“We were always impressed with Max’s upside and potential but unfortunately in his view it did not turn into the extended minutes he wanted,” said IU Coach Tom Crean. “He would like to find a clear cut opportunity to play more and we hope he finds that. He is a hard worker who we hope will fulfill his potential and have the chance to play closer to his family.”
Hoetzel, a 6-8 forward from Calabassas, California, played in 31 games and averaged 7.7 minutes and 2.4 points per game.
“I loved my time here at Indiana and can’t thank Coach Crean enough for this opportunity,” said Hoetzel. “I want to find a school where I can have a bigger impact on the court. Hopefully, it will be somewhere my family can see me play more often.”
He will continue to have use of the team’s facilities and academic support during his remaining time at IU.
Indiana high school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” and earn a $5,000 scholarship.
Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are again partnering to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine.
Contest Rules
Students may register their public Twitter accounts through April 10 and read contest rules atwww.txtl8r.in.gov. Entries must be posted during April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and use the hashtag #TXTL8RIN.
Keeping one’s hands on the wheel and eyes on the road is not just a safe driving practice – it’s the law.Social media posts that are composed while driving will be disqualified.
High school and college entries will be awarded separately, and up to three students may work together on the same social media account. The state will deposit $5,000 into the CollegeChoice 529 savings plans for the winners of five categories:
Charlie Hanson said the first thing he did when coming to Pekin to take over the former Fabriform building was to put a new flag up the flagpole.
And why not? After all he’ll be moving his business to the Town of New Pekin — Home of the Oldest Continuous 4th of July Celebration in the US.
And from across the street, he’ll have a birdseye view of the parade line up.
Last Friday, Pekin and Washington County officials welcomed Hanson and his wife, Jenny, owners of RC Laser Inc.
The company which does metal fabrication for two different automotive plants and a variety of other services will locate into the former Fabri-Form building soon.
RC Laser has 10 employees and could add as many as another 10 over the next year once they get moved.
Bringing the company to Pekin involved Greg Fitzloff, Salem’s Director of Marketing and Community Development, and Linda Temple with Day Company.
Fitzloff reached out to County Councilman David Hoar and asked if there was money available through the county’s EDIT (Economic Development) fund, which there was.
Hoar, county commissioner Phil Marshall and county auditor Randall Bills presented Hanson with a $10,000 check at the announcement last Friday.
Hoar said using the EDIT funds to help bring RC Laser here is the type of expenditure the fund was created for. He said the commissioners had to approve the expenditure that was also approved by the council.
Hanson said RC Laser opened in 1996. The current facility in Floyds Knobs is 15,000 square feet and the new facility in Pekin is 65,000 square feet.
Hanson said he is hoping to be in the Pekin facility by the first of May.
“I love you guys down here,” Hanson said. “Everyone has been great to work with. I think we can really grow once we get moved into this building.”
Hanson said moving the equipment while continuing to meet the customers’ needs is the biggest challenge.
“We’re going to try to keep things going during the move,” Hanson said. “I have two guys from Chicago who said they could move the lasers and other equipment and set them in up two days.”
In addition to the metal fabrication, the location in Pekin could also soon be used as a distribution center for American Metals. Hanson said there would be room in the Fabri-Form building to lease out.
Hanson said they were planning on setting up a distribution center in the plant
“Anyone in the area who deals with American (Metals) would have a quicker supply. I thing that would benefit everyone.”
