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March I-65 Bus Crash determined to be Driver Error

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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.

i65-bus-crashThe 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.

S.R. 56 To Close At Jim Day Road After Easter Weekend

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The State Road 56 highway closure will be relocated after Easter weekend to a section of east-west highway between Jim Day Road and the bypass.  The closure allows Temple & Temple, prime contractor for the Indiana Department of Transportation’s $4,216,800 S.R. 56 project at Salem, to excavate at a box culvert installation site.
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Motorists will continue to use the bypass to circumvent construction.  The closure at Jim Day Road will be in place for up to four weeks.
 
Over the past several weeks, Temple & Temple has been relocating sewer and water lines between High and Anson Streets.
 
The scope of INDOT’s S.R. 56 project is from High Street to Heritage Chapel Road. 
The state highway is being completely reconstructed through Salem—including placement of new sidewalks, curb ramps, retaining walls and storm sewers.  In Washington County, S.R. 56 is being repaired and resurfaced.  Shoulder widening, construction of passing blisters and replacement of drainage structures is part of that work.
 
For highway information, monitor social media sites: www.Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast and Twitter @INDOTSoutheast.  Verify travel plans at TrafficWise:  http://www.trafficwise.in.gov.

Stones coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 4

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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.

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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.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER CALL LINE AND PUBLIC PRAYER EVENT PLANNED FOR MAY 7

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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.National-Day-Of-Prayer

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

IU Forward Hoetzel Released From Basketball Team

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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.Men's Basketball vs. SMU, 11/20/14_Mike Dickbernd

“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.

‘TXT L8R’ Social Media Contest Offers $5,000 Scholarships

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 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.text-and-drive

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:

  1. Twitter – most tweets/retweets/favorites
  2. Vine – most likes
  3. Vine – most creative
  4. Instagram – most likes
  5. Instagram – most creative
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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.

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Randall Bills, Washington County Auditor, Phil Marshall, Washington County Commissioner, David Hoar, Washington County Councilman help present a check for $10,000 in economic development money to Charlie and Jenny Hanson, owners of a new business moving into the former Fabri-Form building in Pekin.

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.”

Top acts highlight NCAA Fun Fest in Indy

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If you’re heading to Indy for the NCAA FINAL FOUR, you’ll get an extra treat — live performances by Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Kasey Musgraves and the Zac Brown Band.

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NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions AT&T, Coca-Cola and Capital One® have announced all-star musical acts for the 2015 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in conjunction with the 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four®.  The free, three-day music festival will be held at White River State Park in Indianapolis, IN and is produced by Turner Live Events.  The celebration is set to begin Friday, April 3 at the AT&T Block Party, with musical acts to be announced soon.  Multi-platinum artist Rihanna hits the Coke Zero™ Countdown Concert stage as headliner, with critically acclaimed band Bleachers also performing Saturday, April 4. A portion of Rihanna’s performance will air between that day’s semi-final games airing on TBS, TNT, TruTV, and via NCAA March Madness Live. Her new single “American Oxygen” is currently being used for March Madness promos, serving as the tournament’s musical backdrop. The weekend will close on Sunday, April 5 with Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band and Lady Antebellum along with Grammy Award-winning country star Kacey Musgraves at the Capital One JamFest.  Part of headliner Zac Brown Band’s performance, which will include music from their forthcoming album ‘JEKYLL + HYDE’ (out 4.28.15), will also be featured during Capital One Championship Central, the National Championship pregame show airing at 8:30 p.m. on CBS.

For the first time ever, the 2015 NCAA March Madness Music Festival will also live stream this year’s concerts, offering fans around the world unprecedented access to some of today’s hottest musical acts.  The footage will be live streamed at http://www.ncaa.com/musicfest. This site will be updated leading up to the festival with the latest announcements and details.Fans can also stay updated by following @FinalFour and @MarchMadness on Twitter.

This is a non-ticketed event open to the public on a first-come basis and will feature the following events:

Friday, April 3 – AT&T Block Party

  • Performances from 3pm to 10pm
  • Performances and Highlights To Be Announced

 

Saturday, April 4 – Coke Zero™ Countdown Concert

  • Rihanna
  • Bleachers
  • Live broadcast of the first semi-final game
  • Performances from 12pm to 9:30pm
  • Additional Performances and Highlights To Be Announced

 

Sunday, April 5 – Capital One JamFest

  • Zac Brown Band
  • Lady Antebellum
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Performances from 2pm to 10pm
  • Additional Performances and Highlights To Be Announced

 

Turner Sports and CBS Sports will provide live coverage of all 67 games from the 2015NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship across four networks – TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV. For the second year in the event’s 77-year history, the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship National Semifinals will be presented live across three networks – TBS, TNT and truTV – to provide fans with a variety of viewing options for this marquee event. For the 34th consecutive year, CBS will broadcast the NCAA National Championship game in 2015.

“Capital One is once again excited to bring such great talent to this year’s Final Four,” saidRoger Ferguson, Managing Vice President, Brand Advertising, Media and Sponsorships at Capital One. “Every year we look for unique opportunities to provide the ultimate experience to fans at the Final Four, whether that’s through music at our Capital One JamFest or through our presenting sponsorship of the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest. This year we’re offering exclusive benefits to our cardholders throughout Final Four weekend, including two free tickets to the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest and a separate VIP entry line for our cardholders at Capital One JamFest.”

“The Coke Zero™ Countdown Concert is a premiere experience for college basketball’s most passionate fans – where rivals come together in order to see their favorite artists and enjoy the biggest party of the NCAA Men’s Final Four,” said Ivan Pollard, SVP, Connections, Coca-Cola North America. “Coke Zero is proud to partner with the NCAA and Turner Sports to present a solid line up of musical talent that includes three acts famous for their individuality and energetic performances. With Coke Zero and these talented musicians, there’s no better way to build anticipation and work up a thirst for Saturday’s semifinal games.”

NCAA March Madness Music Festival has attracted hundreds of thousands of music fans to watch performers most recently including Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jason Aldean, fun., Tim McGraw, The Killers and LL Cool J. Other past performers include Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Muse, The Kings of Leon, Jimmy Buffett, KISS, The Black Keys, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift among many others.  The NCAA March Madness Music Festival is an activation extension of the NCAA’s Corporate Champions and Partners marketing program, which Turner Sports and CBS Sports license and collaborate on as part of a 14-year multi-media agreement with the NCAA.

“We’re excited to bring a fabulous free concert like the March Madness Music Festival to Indianapolis so all fans, including those who may not have tickets to the games, are able to enjoy the fun and exciting atmosphere surrounding NCAA Final Four weekend,” said Keith Martin, NCAA Managing Director of Marketing and Broadcast Alliances.  “I want to thank AT&T, Capital One and Coke Zero for their support of Final Four weekend and theNCAA student-athletes who will compete in the semifinal games and the championship.”

LOUISVILLE NATIVE IS CROWNED DERBY BURGER QUEEN

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Sarah Allgeier of Louisville is the winner of the 4th Annual “Derby Burger Challenge” sponsored by Kentucky Beef Council and coordinated by the Kentucky Derby Festival. Allgeier’s recipe for her Blueberry Bourbon Burger was selected as the overall winner after a cook-off this morning.  It features ground beef stuffed with bourbon infused blueberries, topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, arugula, and maple bourbon aioli, all served on a delicious bun.

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“I am so grateful that burger fans picked my recipe for the cook-off,” said Allgeier.  “The recipe is easy to re-create and I hope everyone tries it.”

The Festival received dozens of submissions for the fourth annual competition. More than 7,500 beef lovers voted online to help pick the top 4 finalists. At the final cook-off, a panel of judges determined the overall winner based on points accumulated from four factors – Taste, Appearance, Creativity and Ease of Preparation.  Vern Ramnes of Shelbyville finished runner-up in the contest with his Kentucky Beer Cheese Burger. Other finalistsinclude Donna Gribbins of Shelbyville, with the Stuffed Green Chili Burger and Brandon Fullen of Louisville, with his Bourbon BBQ Bonanza;

Allgeier’s winning Derby Burger recipe will be featured as the Local Legendary Burger at Hard Rock Café Louisville in May, recognized in Louisville-area and Lexington-area Kroger stores and samples will be featured at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank.

Allgeier receives VIP tickets to Thunder Over Louisville, tickets to Waterfront Jam and BeerFest at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, as well as a $100 gift certificate to Kroger and a grilling package from Kentucky Beef Council.

From now through April 17, all purchasers of fresh ground beef at any of the Kentuckiana Kroger stores (including Lexington locations) will receive a code at checkout (on the bottom of the receipt).  The message encourages you to register online at www.kdf.org/beef for a chance to win VIP tickets to a Waterfront Jam Concert presented by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville or BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank.

Since 1956, the Derby Festival has worked to bring the community together in celebration. The Festival is an independent community organization supported by 4,000 volunteers, 375 businesses and civic groups, Pegasus Pin sponsorships and event participation. This involvement has made the Festival the largest single attended event in Kentucky and one of the leading community celebrations in the world.

Future Boilermakers Invited to High School Three-Point Championships

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Future Purdue men’s and women’s basketball team members Ryan Cline and Tiara Murphy were announced as participants in the 2015 American Family Insurance High School Three-Point Championships on Tuesday. The fifth-annual event will be held April 1 at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, and will air nationally on CBS on April 5, at 3:30 p.m. (ET).

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Cline and Murphy are one of seven athletes invited nationwide on the men’s and women’s sides, respectively, to compete in the event. One of two signees for the Boilermaker men, Cline will shoot on his home court as he’s starred for the Greyhounds for the past four seasons. The 2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball candidate has been named a four-star recruit by ESPN.com, and earned MVP honors of the Adidas Super 64 tournament, leading Indiana Elite to the team title. He helped Carmel to the 2013 Indiana 4A State Championship as a sophomore and shot 43 percent from long distance and earned a spot on the Indy Star Indiana Junior All-Star Team in 2014. In his final high school season, Cline averaged 21 points per game and led his team all the way to the regional finals.

Murphy is one of five members of one of the top-ranked signing classes in Purdue women’s basketball history, earning five-star rankings from several recruiting services, including the No. 30 spot in ESPN Hoop Gurlz Top-100. Competing for South Bend Washington High School, Murphy scored over 1,500 points in her career, including 18.6 points per game this season. Knocking down 36 triples on the year, Murphy also averaged 6.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 5.3 steals per game. Recently named to the 2015 Indiana Senior High School All-Star team, Murphy also played on the state junior all-state squad last summer.

“This is a talented group of student-athletes,” said Telisa Yancy, vice president of Marketing at American Family Insurance. “It is their hard work, dedication and persistence that have gotten them to this point in their careers. We are excited to provide them this opportunity to celebrate those characteristics.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased for $5 at the Carmel High School athletic office or at the gymnasium the night of the event. Carmel High School is at 520 E Main St. in Carmel, Ind. The main school number is (317) 846-7721. For more information about the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships go to www.highschoolslam.com.

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