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Jackson County Goes Ahead with Vallonia Flood Plan

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Jackson County is going ahead with plans to ease flooding in Vallonia despite failure to gain federal funding for the second time.

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The county commissioners plan to tackle the project with local funds and work crews, which will mean a slower pace toward completion.

County Highway Superintendent Warren Martin told commissioners that the county still has a $6,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Jackson County and that those funds could be used to buy land for a retention pond on the east side of State Road 135 at Vallonia.

$250,000 Brownstown Sidewalk Project to begin soon

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A $250,000 project to install a sidewalk along the south side of Brownstown’s park likely will begin within the next two weeks.

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The town council awarded a $155,500 contract to a Medora contractor for the project that is designed to improve conditions for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, in the area of the town’s swimming pool.

Mitchell & Stark Construction Co. of Medora beat out three other bidders to win the contract.

Son arrested in Lowell homicides

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The son of a Lake County couple who were found bludgeoned and strangled late last week has been arrested as the only suspect in their deaths.

Sheriff John Buncich says 34-year-old Thomas Snow was captured in western Minnesota, after Indiana authorities tracked him there through his cell phone and the use of his parents‘ credit card.

Joyce and Clifford Snow were found dead Friday in their home near Lowell when officers went to the house on a request to check on their welfare.

Thomas Snow reportedly waived extradition during an appearance before a judge in Moorhead, Minnesota on Monday.

Sheriff Buncich told reporters that Snow had a criminal history for drug abuse, auto theft and for fleeing police officers.

He was arrested after a chase with police near the Minnesota-North Datoka state line.

Bisard Trial Continues

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The prosecution‘s case against suspended Indianapolis police officer David Bisard reached the half-way point Monday as the focus is drawn to the blood evidence.

The tech who performed the blood tests after the crash said she almost used expired vials and used rubbing alcohol on one arm before noticing the mistake.

That‘s when she switched to the other arm as a crowd of other police officers were looking on, making her nervous. She also didn‘t remember if she mixed the blood and chemicals correctly.

If the blood isn‘t tested properly, it‘s possible to contaminate the blood or spark the blood to create its own alcohol.  The prosecution seems to be hedging its bets in case the blood evidence is rejected.

This comes after numerous witnesses claimed Bisard didn‘t appear drunk.  Monday, they used testimony from a police academy driving instructor on what proper emergency vehicle operation was hoping jurors saw a stark contrast with that of Bisard in the moments before the crash.

The underlying message the prosecutor is going for is that police officers, not their potential victims, are responsible even if the officers have sirens and flashing lights. The prosecution expects to have about 35 more witnesses on the stand, the prosecution could rest its case Thursday.

Third Camm Trial to wrap today

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Closing arguments will take place this morning (Tuesday) in the third murder trial of former State Trooper David Camm.

After they hear from lawyers on both sides, the jury in Lebanon will be sequestered until they reach a verdict.

The trial is in Boone County because of publicity elsewhere in the state over Camm‘s case and it‘s two previous trials.

Camm has twice been convicted of killing his wife, Kim and their two children seven-year-old Brad and five-year-old Jill.

They were murdered 13 years ago in the garage of their home in Georgetown.  Camm‘s convictions in a 2002 trial in New Albany and in a 2006 trial in Boonville were both overturned on appeal.  Key to the case is the testimony of Charles Boney (bo-NAY), who was convicted of playing a role in the murders.

Boney testified that he gave two shotguns to Camm and stood outside the garage while Camm fired the shots.  Camm and members of his family say he was playing basketball and was not home when his wife and kids were killed.

Colts’ Wayne Tears ACL – Out for Season

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne tore his ACL during the win over the Broncos Sunday night.  The team announced that Wayne will miss the rest of the season.

Head Coach Chuck Pagano was sullen in relaying the news at his Monday afternoon press conference.

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“We hate to lose anybody, but, you know, this one — this one really stinks,” Pagano said. “You don‘t just replace guys like 87 (Wayne).”

Pagano says Wayne told him he will be back with the team after recovering from his injury. It‘s not known if the team will promote from within to fill Wayne‘s absence, or make a trade for a wide receiver. The NFL trading deadline is October 29th.

Updated – Fatal Crash on I65 Sunday in Scott County

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An accident on I-65 in Scott County Sunday afternoon killed one and sent three to the hospital.

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Sunday at approximately 5:00 pm, a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Natalie K. Bomar, 19, from Mt Washington, KY, was southbound on Interstate 65 near the 25 Mile Marker in Scott County when for an unknown reason she went into the median on the eastside of the road crossing through the cable barriers into the northbound lanes of Interstate 65.

When she entered the north bound lanes she struck a 2001 Ford F150 pickup truck pulling an enclosed trailer. When the Hyundai struck the Ford pickup truck pulling the trailer the truck and trailer went off of the eastside of the Interstate and burst into flames.

Good Samaritans were able to pull nine year old Andrew Godsave and his grandmother, Sandra Godsave, 62, from Greenwood, IN, from the burning truck, but were unable to extract the male driver, Dennis Godsave, 62, from Greenwood, IN, who was consumed by the fire.

Natalie K. Bomar and Sandra Godsave were transported to University Hospital in Louisville, KY and Andrew Godsave was transported to the Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY. All three of the transported individuals sustained
serious injuries.

It is unknown if seat belts were in use.

Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionist have assumed the lead role in this crash investigation.

Assisting Agencies; Clark and Scott County Sheriff’s Departments, Scott County E.M.S., Scottsburg City Fire Department and Scott County Coroner’s Office.

Ross Country Jamboree Plans Big Weekend

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The Ross Country Jamborree on the square in Scottsburg will have two big events this weekend.

Tonight, the Kimmans Rock and Roll show will kick things off tonight at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm.

Sunday, there will be a special afternoon of Praise and Worship music featured in a four hour show from 1-5 p.m. with tickets at only $10 each.

The proceeds of the Sunday show goes to the renovation of the front of the Jamboree, which is the old Scottsburg Theatre. It was damaged last year in a fire.

Sunday’s show will feature all past performers that would like to come out and sing.

Doors will open Sunday at 12:15p.

Dare to Care Food Pantry

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The Dare to Care food giveaway will be set up at the Washington County Fairgrounds today from 10a to Noon.

Bring a box or bag to get your food in.

Mock Disaster held Monday morning at Washington County Fairgrounds

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A disaster is coming!

When you hear emergency personnel toned out on the local police radio system Monday morning and hear sirens making their way to the Washington County Fairgrounds – don’t panic! It’s just a drill.

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The Washington County Emergency Management and Local Emergency Planning Committee will be doing a full-scale mock emergency disaster drill at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Monday, Oct. 21 at approximately 9 a.m.

According to Fire Chief Tom Day, the exercise will include fire, police, EMS, EMA, and the local hospital.

It will be a toned out response, but will only be for practice.