21-year-old dies in late night accident

April 10, 2014

A 21-year-old Pekin man was pronounced dead at the scene of an auto accident in Campbellsburg last night after his truck left the road.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at 11:14p last night relating to an accident on State Road 60 West and West Washington School Road.

According to Sheriff Claude Combs, William T. Burnett, 21, was operating a 1993 Ford Pickup Truck eastbound on State Road 60 West and left the north side of the road and struck a tree.

Burnett was pronounced dead at the scene by Washington County Coroner Rondale Brishaber.

Combs said the cause of the accident was still under investigat

Red P Meth Lab Busted in Early Morning Hours

April 10, 2014

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Two from Washington County were arrested earlier this morning (Thursday, April 10) by the Indiana State Police and the Washington County Drug Task Force. The pair were operating a meth lab at 9875 South Bullington Road, which is just of West Washington School Road in Western Washington County near Fredericksburg.

Daniel Howard, 42, and Stephanie Trueblood, 29, were arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention Center, according to Washington County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Roger Newlon.

Howard, of 9599 South Bullington Road, was charged with manufacturing meth, possession of precursors, possession of meth, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.

Trueblood, Salem, was charged with manufacturing meth, possession of precursors, possession of meth, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.

According to Newlon, police found a Red P Lab along with other meth products. “The Red P stands for Red Phosphorous, which is just another recipe for making meth. One of the bad things about the internet is the availability of all the recipes for making meth. It’s very accessible, unfortunately.”

Newlon said the pair had not been brought before the judge to hear their charges and have their bond set.

Help Find Stolen Log Skidder and Earn Cash

April 9, 2014

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On 03-27-2014, a detective from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg was contacted by a farmer and logger in Washington County in reference to a log skidder being stolen. The victim stated he had been using the skidder logging trees off State Road #135 near the Blue River Bridge. This location is about three miles north of Palmyra.

The log skidder, a John Deere 540D, (photo attached), was parked at the logging site in view from State Road #135.

The skidder disappeared after the date of March 24th. A witness stated he saw a pickup truck and a white day cab semi-tractor and flatbed trailer loading the skidder at the worksite, (only descriptions available). The witness stated he saw this on March 26th in the afternoon hours. The witness thought it was the owner of the skidder and never called police. The skidder has a value in excess of $25,000.00.

If anyone has any information on the stolen skidder you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Kentuckiana at (502)582-CLUE, (2583). Calls can be made collect and callers can remain anonymous. Information leading to the recovery of the stolen skidder and arrest and conviction of the alleged thieves can be worth up to $1,000.00.

Callers can also contact Indiana State Police Detective Scott Stewart at 1-800-872-6743.

Dogwood Queen and Junior Miss entries due April 11

April 1, 2014

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The Dogwood Festival Queen Contest and Junior Miss competition entry deadline is Friday, April 11.

The Queen Contest has long been the kickoff ceremony to start the festival. The contest will be Saturday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Orleans Elementary School.

Jr. Miss Contestants must be in grades 7-8 and Queen Candidates must be in grades 9-12.

Candidates must have a sponsor, as well as a $45 sponsor fee.

A complete listing of rules and entry information can be picked up at Fifth Third Bank, Orleans Town Hall or in the Orleans High School principal’s office or on the festival website at www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com.

For more information, please contact the event’s chairperson, Kimberly Fletcher, at (812) 620-4131 or by email at kim.hopper@ymail.com.

Washington County Young Republicans Elect New Officers

April 1, 2014

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The Washington County chapter of the Indiana Federation of Young Republicans (IFYR) elected new officers Saturday, March 22, at their monthly meeting.

According the IFYR bylaws, county chapters are required to hold elections every two years and pass bylaws in order to become a chartered group. The group elected Chairman, Cody Bodenbender of Fredericksburg; Vice Chairman, Adam Brown of Salem; Secretary, Angel Coomer of Salem; and Treasurer, Phillip Jones of Pekin.

“I am very excited to see a group of motivated individuals become the officers of the Washington County Young Republicans,” said IFYR 9^th Congressional District Vice Chairwoman, Sarah Milligan Bodenbender. “To become a powerful and influential group in Indiana we need strong leaders. I believe this group has what it takes to build up their county and also the state federation.

IFYR is a chapter of the Young Republican National Federation and is the youth and young professional arm of the Indiana Republican Party. The group consists of Republicans age 18-40 and provides these individuals with a better political knowledge and understanding of the issues today.

The organization is used as an outlet for members to directly affect campaigns and elections through a variety of activities, including campaign leadership, door-to-door activities, fundraising assistance, and producing candidates to run for office.

The Washington County YRs will be taking part in that mission and helping to build the Republican Party within the county and state. The newly elected officers have already developed goals and brainstormed ideas to be ready for the 2014 election cycle.

“The YRs are the party’s ‘boots on the ground,’ who are ready to take action when needed,’ said newly elected YR, Chair Cody Bodenbender. “Along with growing membership, I will ensure our group is well trained and prepared to take part in any and all political activities. If a candidate needs help with phone banks, going door-to-door, or events, I want the Young Republicans to be the first one’s they call.”

The Washington County YRs will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. at Arby’s in Salem. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend, as well as any candidates running for office in the county.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Washington County Young Republicans you can contact Chair Cody Bodenbender at codybodenbender01@gmail.com or by phone at 502-774-0435.

If you do not reside in Washington County and would like to join a YR group in your area you can contact the IFYR 9^th Congressional District Vice Chair Sarah Milligan Bodenbender at sarahmilligan01@gmail.com or 812-272-7216.

Swap Shop Podcast 03-28-2014

March 28, 2014

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Apartment Fire Sends One to Hospital

March 28, 2014

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A two-alarm fire in a local apartment building sent one male resident to the hospital with burns on his hand.

One resident and another occupant of an apartment were removed by Salem Police officers after fire broke out in the attic in the Aspen Meadows complex on 1017 Aspen Drive in Salem Thursday before 5p.

Salem Firefighters responded to the fire and were able to contain the blaze to the upper two apartments of the 905 Building.

According to Salem Fire Chief Tom Day, most of the roof above those apartments to make sure the fire was contained and extinguished.

“I was very pleased with how things progressed,” said Day. “The apartment complex had installed drywall in the attic as a fire preventative after a previous fire several years ago in another building. It helped keep the fire from spreading.”

Day said one male resident of the apartment had escaped the room soon after the fire broke out in what he believes is the attic above the apartment. He received burns to his hand and was transferred from the ER at St. Vincent Salem Hospital to the University of Louisville hospital.

Day said the Fire Marshall would be coming in today to help investigate but they are 90 percent sure the fire began in the attic above the apartment and was electrical in nature.

Salem Fire Department officers arrived on the scene and were able to remove another occupant of the apartment.

The two lower apartments on the west side of Building 905 were damaged with water and smoke. Day also said other apartments at the east end might have some smoke damage.

Aspen Meadows Apartments is a 48 unit complex complete with 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments operated by Hoosier Uplands.