A Dugger man along with his solo kayaking partner have been nominated for the 2104/2015 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year award.
Lonnie Bedwell along with Erik Weihenmayer, who are both blind adventurers, are nominated for the National Geographic award. In September, both Bedwell and Weihenmayer tackled solo kayaking the Grand Canyon, a total of 227 miles from Lee’s Ferry to Pierce Ferry.
The People’s Choice Adventurers of the Year award will be announced in February.
An eight-month pregnant woman has been missing from Sullivan for a week now, and law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help.
20-year-old Tiffanie Adams left her father’s house in Sullivan last Tuesday. She was supposed to be going just one block away to her mother’s home, but never arrived.
The police were called three days later when she could not be located. Her cell phone is off and she’s made no new Facebook posts.
Chief Jesse Morin says Adams is wanted on warrant in Greene and Hendricks counties.
“Because of that it has caused issues to locate her since she is not likely to make contact with law enforcement,” Morin explained in a press release.
The Sullivan Police Department is seeking information on Adams, a white female, 127 pounds, 5-feet 6-inches tall. She is described as having hazel eyes and brown hair, which has been dyed black.
Sullivan City Police have been in contact with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Indiana State Police regarding Adams’ disappearance.
If you have information on Adam’s whereabouts call the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department at 812- 268-4308, ext. 1; to remain anonymous may call the Sullivan County tip line at 812-268-0854. Information can also be sent via email to sullivancitypolicedept@gmail.com.
The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating 10 years at their Shelby Street facility.
The celebration will benefit perspective new members, as well as provide a challenge with exciting prizes for current members.
New members can join now with no join fee, as well as save up to $100 on their annual memberships. There will also be a free week of group exercise classes during the week of Nov. 17-21st with over 28 classes to choose from.
An anniversary open house is also scheduled for Nov. 18th from 5-7 pm in the lobby. “We will be sharing our history through scrap books and stories with members old and new as well as offering refreshments compliments of the Y Board of Directors” said Board Treasurer Rusty Hudson. The YMCA has impacted Washington county through volunteer programming, several Youth Development programs and activities, Fitness, Nutrition workshops, and Social Responsibility programs such as A Salute to Our Soldiers, which will be celebrated during the month of November. These programs, among others would be difficult to execute without the facility at 1709 North Shelby Street.
“I cannot believe it’s been 10 years since we opened this building” Said Fitness Instructor Lisa Lemmons, “It feels like yesterday we were cutting the ribbon.” Lisa has been an instructor for over 20 years, 10 of them at the Washington County Y.
Current members also get to join in on the anniversary activities. They are invited to participate in the Anniversary Group Exercises Challenge. Beginning November 8 and running through December 31st , members get a gold star for each class they attend. Top 2 members with highest attendance will win Y-Bucks to spend on Y Gear and accessories.
More details about the promotion and events are available on the Washington County Family YMCA website www.wcfymca.org or by calling or visiting the YMCA on Shelby Street.
From left, Mayor David Bower, Kimball International Director of PR, Marty Vaught, Kimball Salem Plant Manager Dusty Hancock and Salem Director of Community Development Greg Fitzloff – Announcing the new Kimball project to add 100 jobs and $9 million in capital investment.
Kimball International announced this morning during a press conference at Salem City Hall an estimated $9 million capital investment at the Salem plant and the addition of approximately 100 new full-time jobs.
Marty Vaught, Director of Public Relations for Kimball International said a metal fabrication facility in Post Falls, Idaho will be closed and the operation will be moved to Salem.
Vaught said high freight costs getting materials to and from Idaho was one of the factors in this decision. “80 percent of our business is east of Colorado so it made since to bring this to Southern Indiana where we are already doing business,” he said.
Salem Plant Manager Dusty Hancock said 60 jobs would be transferred to Jasper with an investment there of about $560,000.
Hourly wages are expected in the $13-$15 per hour range, said Hancock. “We anticipate making some hires soon, but the majority of positions will be filled between January and March 2015.”
Employee positions will include shop floor, skilled machinist, engineering, supervisors and administrative.
Hancock said work in the Salem Kimball operation has been consolidated into half the space of the factory. This extra space will allow the new equipment and metal operation to be placed without having to add on to the facility’s size.
“The current open space will be prepped before production work can be transferred,” said Hancock. “We’ll hire a few people to help facilitate the change and they’ll spend time in Post Falls, and those folks will be coming here to help in Salem and Jasper.”
Kimball International Director of PR Marty Vaught explains the move from Idaho to SalemKimball employees Marty Vaught, Director of PR and Salem Plant Manager Dusty Hancock explain the new project.Mayor David Bower introduces guests from Kimball International at this morning’s press conference.Celebrating with cake after the press conference
A Bedford man was injured Sunday after the brakes failed on a vehicle while towing pickup truck Sunday night.
According to a Lawrence County Police report, 18-year-old Justin Kelly, of 1301 Trogden Lane, who was in a 1998 Dodge Durango was being towed by a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by 54-year-old Timothy Kelly on Peerless Road when the brakes failed on the Ranger.
Timothy Kelly swerved to the left to avoid being hit by the Ranger. As the Durango went around the Ranger the tow rope tightened and caused the Ranger to be pulled around. According to police, when this happened the tow rope snapped and caused the Ranger to skid around and up onto the guard rial and overturn.
Police say no contact was made between the two vehicles.
The Durango stopped a short distance from the accident site.
Justin was not injured. But Timothy suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body. He was taken to St. Vincent Dunn Hospital for treatment and then transferred to an Indianapolis Hospital after he suffered bleeding in a muscle.
