An Indiana school is getting a rare chance to pioneer cutting edge technology.

Thanks to a very brief video presentation for google, A Franklin High School class has been chosen to try out “GoogleGlass” Their teacher, Don Wettrick describes the product as a smart phone that you wear on your head, like glasses, that operates using voice command.

Wettrick says they already have some pretty big plans for google glass.  Outside of networking opportunities and the chance to talk to anyone else in the world who is piloting the product, Wettrick says he wants to livestream a fastball at Victory Field, or a ride in a tandem Indy car at the track.

The downside for Wettrick is that he is the one on the hook for the product‘s price tag of 15-hundred dollars, which is why he is reaching out for corporate sponsorship.

Wettrick says GoogleGlass represents what the kids will use in future classrooms.

Indiana State Police arrested a man who was believed to have been firing a handgun walking near Interstate 65 in Sellersburg.

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Jerry Goodin, shortly after noon police received a call that a man, later identified as Jimmy A. Hernandez, 26, from Sellersburg, was walking with what appeared to be a black handgun. Motorists in the area also contacted police and claimed Hernandez had pointed the firearm at them when they passed him on the roadway.

Several police agencies were responding to the scene when dispatchers reported to police that Hernandez had fired shots into the air.

When Hernandez was arrested, police discovered the handgun he was believed to have been firing in the air was not real.

The weapon he was pretending to fire  looked like a real handgun, but also made a sound of a gun firing when you pulled the trigger, according to Goodin.

Hernandez was arrested for disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor, and taken to the Michael L. Becher Adult Correctional Complex.

The 6th Annual Jinny Scifres 5K run/walk for families and runners is this morning in Salem.

There will be refreshments afterwards, with fruit and snacks. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners.

5K Walk/Run/Stroll – Saturday, April 13, 2013

• $15 Registration Fee (Children 12 and under can walk for free, without receiving a T-shirt or prizes)
• Pre-registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m.
• Half Pint, Half Mile Kiddie Run will begin at 8 a.m.
• Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Race Location: Salem High School Track Parking Lot
• For details, call 812-883-5881, ext. 1366

People interested in how Indiana manages its state forests can share their views at a series of open houses starting this month.

At each open house, the DNR Division of Forestry will provide information about recreational activities, budget, staffing, major projects, strategic planning, invasive species and forest resource management.

Attendees can talk with DNR personnel or submit written comments. Some of the open houses will include a tour of facilities or woods walk.
“These open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how the state forests are working to provide diverse wildlife habitat, forest products and recreational opportunities,” said State Forester John Seifert. “They also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management. I encourage everyone who has an interest to participate.”
Those who cannot attend an open house can comment online through dnr.IN.gov/dnr/forestry/3635.htm. Click on the link to “Indiana State Forests,” then click on the link to “Public Comment.”
The open houses are (all times are Eastern):

— Owen-Putnam State Forest, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the forest office, 2153 Fish Creek Road, (812) 829-2462. The office is 5 miles west of Spencer and 3/4 mile north of State Road 46. The open house will feature a tree identification hike at 1:30 p.m. and a free tree seedling for visitors while supplies last.

— Jackson-Washington State Forest/Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Thursday, May 9, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Starve Hollow State Recreation Area’s Forest Education Center, 4345 S. Jackson County Road 275 W., Vallonia, (812) 358-2160.

— Clark State Forest/Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the property office, 2 Service Drive, Henryville, (812) 294-4306. The office is 1 mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31.

— Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe state forests, Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Training Center in Morgan-Monroe, 6220 Forest Road, Martinsville, (765) 342-4026. Morgan-Monroe State Forest is approximately 6 miles south of Martinsville, off State Road 37.

— Ferdinand and Pike state forests, Friday, Oct. 4, 3 to 7 p.m., at the combined property office for both forests, 6583 E. State Road 264, (812) 367-1524. The office is approximately 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand. Visitors will tour the renovations in and around the state forest headquarters.

The open house at Harrison-Crawford State Forest will be on a date in September still to be determined. The Greene-Sullivan State Forest open house month and date is yet to be determined.

Property staff is also available during normal business hours. Go to dnr.IN.gov/forestry/  for contact information or to schedule a visit.

The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational and cultural resources on Indiana’s public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.

Rep. Steve Davisson says legislators have made great strides this session to tackle the issues that matter most to Hoosiers and their families.

Those issues include: education, economic growth, public safety, health care and the financial direction of our state.

“I’ve passionately advocated for improved healthcare and medical practices in Indiana,” Davisson says. “Most notably, I’ve co-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 536 as a way to tackle a growing problem in our state regarding synthetic drugs.”

Over the past few years, Indiana has been caught in the midst of a cat-and-mouse pursuit with pharmaceutical production companies, drafting legislation to criminalize synthetic substances that mimic the effects of harmful, illegal drugs.

“Yet, deceptive drug manufacturers find new ways to evade the law. SB 536 will give our state the leeway to stop the practice of dealing synthetic drugs in its tracks by way of the Attorney General,” Davisson says.

The bill permits the Office of the Attorney General to issue a civil investigative demand to obtain immediate access to records relating to the sale of synthetic drugs, bring an action to subside a nuisance created in connection with the sale of synthetic drugs, and order the Department of State Revenue to suspend a retail merchant certificate if the holder commits certain violations relating to synthetic drugs or like substances.

The Board of Pharmacy would be permitted, on its own initiative or upon formal request from the State Police Department, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, or a Poison Control Center, to adopt an emergency rule declaring certain substances to be synthetic drugs. The sale of synthetic drugs will be a criminal offense with possession resulting in a misdemeanor or felony by way of this bill.

Just last year, as HB 1196 was drafted to put a stop to this exact issue, new substances were discovered that were manufactured, sold and used as a drug. Instead of attempting to block specific substances, SB 536 instead places the authority to criminalize synthetic drug manufacturers in the hands of the Attorney General.

Ensuring the safety of Hoosiers is always a top priority and keeping harmful drugs out of Hoosier communities is important. With the passing of this bill, we hope to see the production of synthetic substances halted and bad actors put behind bars.

The bill has passed the Senate and is working its way through the House.  You can continue to track legislative happenings at the Statehouse by visiting http://www.in.gov/legislative.

Rep. Steve Davisson represents parts of Washington, Orange, Lawrence, Jackson, Clark and Harrison counties.

The Bedford Police Department has released the names of the victims of Wednesday’s fatal accident on Mitchell Road.

The victims are:

• Stacey D. Orman-Glotzbach, 36, Bedford;
• Derek Finney, 14, Bedford
• Chayce Orman-Glotzbach, 4.

In addition, 28-year-old Skye C. Orman-Glotzbach,  and 11-year-old Tessa Finney, were injured in the wreck.

Police are still investigating what caused the fatal crash.

“We do not yet know all of the details about the tragic loss of animal life in Madison County this week. We are just now learning about the conditions under which the owners kept their animals.

“Luckily, a local farmer sensed something was wrong and immediately reported his suspicions to local law enforcement so swift corrective action could be taken. The Indiana Board of Animal Health, the local Animal Protection League and the law enforcement agencies involved are to be commended for their rapid and professional response to a sad and potentially dangerous situation.

“Indiana Farm Bureau does not condone the actions or support the husbandry practices that have led to this unfortunate incident. Responsible farmers do not allow this kind of situation to go on without seeking help. We encourage all farmers to take advantage of the professional expertise available to them to address health problems with their animals.

“One doesn’t get into the livestock business lightly. In most cases livestock farmers, regardless of species and herd size, receive specialized training and education through high school ag programs and college courses in animal science, nutrition and animal well-being.  Finance and accounting acumen is necessary, and marketing know-how is a must in order to operate a well-managed farm.

“Above all, true livestock farmers’ most important attribute is that they care about the health and well-being of their animals.

“This tragic event in Madison County should act as a stark reminder that those who own or care for animals of any kind have a moral obligation to provide proper food, shelter and veterinary care for those animals.

“The Madison County Farm Bureau has made a donation to help the Animal Protection League with some of the costs of caring for the surviving animals. Anyone who’s interested in donating can do so through the Animal Protection League’s website, www.inapl.org/ .”

Scottsburg-Shortly after 2:00 pm on today’s date, a red 2001 Ford Windstar van
was northbound on Interstate 65 near the 28.5 Mile Marker in Scott County, when
for an unknown reason the van crossed into the median. After crossing into the
median the vehicle then crossed the southbound lanes ending up on the west side
of the roadway in a wooded area.

When troopers and other emergency personnel arrived at the scene the driver was
deceased. The preliminary death investigation by the Scott County Coroner,
Jerry Buchanan, revealed the driver likely suffered a medical condition causing
the crash. It is unknown if the driver’s death was a result of the impact of
the crash, the likely medical condition, or a combination of both.

The driver’s name is being withheld at this time until the next of kin is
notified.

Assisting Agencies; Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Scottsburg City Police
Department, Scottsburg City Fire Department and Scott County E.M.S.

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