Elderly Southern Indiana man drives into pond, dies

December 30, 2013

Authorities say a 62-year-old southern Indiana man died after his car left a roadway and traveled some 500 feet before plunging into a pond.

Conservation officer Jim Schreck says John Vausha of Ramsey, Ind., was driving along Indiana 64 Saturday night when a witness saw his vehicle leave the roadway and called authorities.

Schreck says Vausha was airlifted to a Corydon hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities are unsure what caused Vausha to drive off the road.

2 killed in Head-On Crash

December 30, 2013

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A Hardinsburg woman and a man from Orleans were killed early this morning in a head on crash in Washington County.

Dead are Tami J. Durbin, 26, 539 East Swann Street, Hardinsburg, and Terry Collins, 63, 5718 East County Road 250 North, Orleans.

This morning at approximately 9:14 am, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle head-on crash on Hardinsburg-Livonia Road, North of the intersection of West Knight Road.

The preliminary Investigation revealed that a red 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Durbin was traveling northbound and as it topped a hillcrest it traveled into the southbound lanes striking a black 2014 Jeep Compass driven by Collins.

The driver’s of both vehicles involved in the crash received fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts and there was airbag deployment.

Notification has been made to both next of kins regarding this incident.

Swap Shop Podcast 12-30-2013

December 30, 2013

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Swap Shop Podcast 12-30-2013

Coffee Club Podcast 12-30-2013

December 30, 2013

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Coffee Club Podcast 12-30-2013

COLTS KICK OFF “LIGHT THE TOWN BLUE” CAMPAIGN FOR PLAYOFFS

December 30, 2013

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts have reclaimed the AFC South division and will host a home playoff game (tickets available beginning Monday, December 30, at 10 a.m. onwww.colts.com/playoffs). As the national spotlight once again shifts to Indianapolis, the team is launching a statewide “Light the Town Blue” campaign to give fans and local businesses the *opportunity to show their support for the team during their playoff run.

The campaign, supported in part by 1070/107.5 The Fan, includes a variety of events and promotions beginning on December 30, including a limited edition playoff poster, blue light bulb give-a-way at Meijer, daily social media contests, Community Day at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, a light display at Lucas Oil Stadium, Blue Friday at Circle Centre Mall, and a virtual pep rally with 1070/107.5 The Fan and Bud Light.

Below is a list of all activities the team has planned this week for “Light the Town Blue.” Visitwww.colts.com/playoffs for more information and to purchase playoff tickets.

Salem Lady Lions win Henryville Holiday Tourney

December 30, 2013

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The Salem High School girls’ basketball team rallied past Henryville 51-45 Friday night to get into the championship game Saturday to face the Lady Eastern Musketeers, winning 42-36.

In the first game, Salem came from behind with a fourth-quarter surge in the Washington County Invitational at Henryville.

Salem (3-8) trailed by eight at the half, but outscored the Lady Hornets (6-5) 24-12 in the final quarter for the victory.

Alex Davidson scored 20 points to lead Salem and Sadie Solday added 13.

Eastern defeated West Washington in the Friday game, 46-26 to get into the Championship game on Saturday.

West Washington defeated Henryville, 41-19 in the consolation game on Saturday night. Shelby Springer led the way with 12 points as the Senators (7-2) handed the Hornets (6-6) their fourth straight loss in the third-place game.

U.S. Postal Stamp To Increase To 49 Cents Jan. 26th

December 30, 2013

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The U.S Postal Service is about to unleash its largest price hike in eleven years for stamps.

The price of a first-class letter and most other mail will increase by three cents on January 26th.

The price of stamps will rise to 49 cents – an increase slated to be in effect for two years as the USPS struggles to raise revenue

Hoosiers Can Report Damage From December Flooding Online

December 30, 2013

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Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by flooding that started December 19 can report damage online at: https://myoracle.in.gov/hs/damage/ia-public.do?method=active&incidentId=IA20131227075303.

A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) website at in.gov/dhs. In the middle of the page under “Featured Topics,” click on “Report Flood Damage – Dec. 19 and ongoing.”

Individuals will be asked to provide their name, address, phone number and type of damage the property sustained. Losses can include structural damage to homes and loss of personal property.

Residents can also contact their county emergency management agency to report damage. IDHS and local emergency management agencies will use the reports to preliminarily assess damage to determine if federal assistance can be pursued.

This report is NOT an application for a grant with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any other assistance program.

FOR QUESTIONS
For questions, contact your county emergency management agency. County agency contact information is available at http://www.in.gov/dhs/2797.htm.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS
Individuals without Internet access are encouraged to contact a friend, family member or neighbor for assistance. Web access is also available at many libraries, religious institutions, community centers or other public facilities. If none of those options are available, individuals are encouraged to contact their county emergency management agency to report damage.