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Daily closures planned next week on S.R. 356 near Lexington

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Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to close S.R. 356 early next week to replace a pipe in Scott County.

road will close to thru traffic from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7, weather permitting.

The pipe is located between Kinderhook Road and Emily Jane Road, west of Lexington. Access will be maintained for local residents, school buses and emergency vehicles.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Evansville Man Arrested after Overnight Chase on Motorcycle

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Friday night, September 2, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Trooper Vennekotter was patrolling First Avenue south of Diamond Avenue when he spotted a black 2019 Yamaha motorcycle traveling south at a high rate of speed and passing another vehicle.

Arrested and Charged was Charles Fairbanks, 23, Evansville, IN

  1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
  2. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor

The motorcycle was clocked by radar at 60 in the 45 mile per hour zone. Trooper Vennekotter attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider accelerated and turned east on Columbia and reached speeds of approximately 80 mph before turning north onto Main Street.

The rider disregarded multiple stop signs and eventually turned east on Bob Griese Pass, and then north on Heidelbach Avenue.

The rider then turned west on Diamond Avenue, north on First Avenue, west on West Buena Vista Road, and north on Fulton Avenue before crashing in the 7800 block of Darmstadt Road.

The rider was identified as Charles A. Fairbanks, 23, of Evansville. Troopers treated Fairbanks for his injuries until EMS arrived.

Fairbanks was transported to Deaconess Midtown for minor injuries. After Fairbanks was treated, he was released and transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arresting Officer: Trooper Vennekotter, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Aaron Hadley, Indiana State Police

Sullivan Man Arrested for Child Molesting

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Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information that a female, under the age of 14, had been molested.

Arrested and Charges was Bryce M. Robison, 25, Sullivan, IN

  • Child Molesting where defendant is at least 21 years of age, Class 1 Felony 

The investigation revealed that Robison, age 25, of Sullivan, Indiana, allegedly molested a female under the age of 14.

After reviewing the investigation, Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler, requested an arrest warrant for Robison. 

Sullivan County Circuit Court granted an arrest warrant on September 2, 2022. 

Robison was arrested yesterday by Trooper Austin Robertson of the Putnamville State Police Post without incident. He is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

Investigating Officer:  Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville Post.

Assisting Agency:  Susie’s Place.

Austin Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

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A Cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a Scott County man for possession of child pornography.   

As a result of the investigation and search, the Scott County Circuit Court issued an arrest warrant for Craig Dalton Winchester, 27, of Austin, Indiana.

Officers from the Austin Police Department located and arrested Craig Winchester on the warrant Friday.  

Craig Winchester is charged with three counts of Child Exploitation, each a Level 4 Felony, and one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a Level 5 Felony.   

Officers from the Austin Police Department transported Craig Winchester to the custody of the Scott County Jail without incident.  

Detectives with the Indiana State Police – Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force in Sellersburg began an investigation in early August of 2022 after receiving a cyber tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The cyber tip report indicated that a specific account was possibly used to transmit child pornography images or video files.

Investigators requested a search warrant based on information gathered during the investigation. As a result, on Thursday, September 1, 2022, members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at a Spicer Drive address in Austin, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Mother Arrested for Impaired Driving while Transporting Children

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Friday night, September 2, at approximately 6:33 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to a crash involving injuries on I-64 near the 42-mile marker, east of Lynnville.

Arrested and Charged was Justa Shinn, 33, Fort Wayne, IN

  1. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
  2. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
  3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

When troopers arrived, they located a white 2008 Subaru Impreza off the roadway and on its top.

The driver, Justa Shinn, 33, of Fort Wayne, and her two children were still inside the vehicle.

The two children were removed, but the driver was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by Lynnville and Pigeon Twp. Fire Departments.

The driver and two children were properly restrained at the time of the crash. An odor of marijuana was detected inside the vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed Shinn was traveling west on I-64 and for unknown reasons left the roadway, struck the wooded tree line on the north side of the interstate and overturned.

Shinn and her two children received minor injuries and were transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Boonville where they were treated and released. 

Troopers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Shinn, and she displayed signs of impairment. Shinn submitted to a blood test and the results are pending. 

Troopers searched Shinn’s vehicle and found alcohol, two clear baggies containing marijuana, and marijuana gummies. Shinn’s two children were taken into protective custody by the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Shinn was arrested and taken to the Warrick County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arresting Officer: Trooper Trey Stewart, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Sergeant Brown and Trooper Eaton, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Warrick County Sheriff’s Office

Shirley J. (Potterville) Ferrell, 86, of English

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Shirley J. (Potterville) Ferrell, 86, of English, Indiana passed from this life on September 1, 2022 at the home of her granddaughter, Karla Andrew.  

Shirley was born on January 6, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Cora Lehman Potterville.

Shirley was a former secretary for the Planning and Construction Association in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was a United States Air Force Veteran.  She was a member of the Milltown American Legion Post #332, Trinity Assembly of God near Corydon, Indiana and loved going to flea markets, gardening, and enjoyed traveling.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benny Ferrell; brothers, Arthur and Eugene Potterville; and a great-grandchild, Hailey Faith Norton.

She is survived by her children, James and Russell Cornelison both of Milltown, Indiana; Della Hensley (Keith) of Marengo, Indiana and Elizabeth Norton (Harley) of Burnsville, North Carolina; step children:  Charlie Ferrell (Gail) of Milltown, Indiana and Darlene A. Myers (Nelson) of Milltown, Indiana; grandchildren, Karla Andrew (James), Joseph Hensley (Traci), Chris Grunden, Tommy Norton (Jane), Craig Cornelison, Melody Grow (Adrian), Joshua Ferrell (Rebecca), Paul H. Stewart Jr. (Jeannie), and Kari L. Kile (Chris); 22 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Batman Ridge Cemetery near Milltown, Indiana.

Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home.

Pastor Paul Greer will officiate the service.

Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.

Patricia Ann Clipp, 76, Orleans

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Patricia Ann Clipp, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.

Patricia was born on June 16, 1946, in Lawrence County, Indiana to James and Agnes (Porter) White.

Patricia married Ronald E. Clipp of Campbellsburg, Indiana on October 19, 1962.

Patricia was a member of the Lost River Missionary Baptist Church, and formerly, the Orleans First Baptist Church. Patricia, commonly called Pat or Aunt Patty, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She was known for her easy smile and generous nature. She was very active in church, teaching Sunday school for many years, and most recently as a member of the Lost River Women’s Missionary Circle.

Patricia enjoyed working with children as a teacher’s aide for Orleans Elementary School. She also worked as a cashier at the grocery and dime stores in Orleans where she loved to visit with the customers.

Known as “Mom” to many OHS band students, Patty was a devoted member and tireless fundraiser for the Orleans High School Band Boosters.

She was also a member of two homemaker clubs and loved to host and attend the Bunco club with her friends.

In addition to her husband, Ron, she is survived by her son Kevin (Heather) Clipp of Orleans, her daughter Kimberly (Louis) Getman of Mitchell, and her son Keith (Keri) Clipp of Waxahachie, TX; grandchildren, Amy, Kayla, Kyle, Keirsten, Sarah, Kathryn “KatieBeth”, and Kaleb; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Hobie, Hallie, Kalilah “Lily Ann”, Karter, and Kreed; siblings, Jim White, Barbara Blevins, Bob White, and Harold White; and a large extended family whom she adored.

Patricia was proceeded in death by her parents and her sister, Delores White Hoke.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, September 2nd at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home, 187 East Jefferson Street, Orleans, Indiana.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 3rd at the Lost River Missionary Baptist Church, 10938 W. Lost River Rd., Campbellsburg, Indiana.

The service will be officiated by Reverend Wilbur Stone.

Visitation will be held at the church after 9 am until the time of service. Burial to follow at Claysville Cemetery, Campbellsburg, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lost River Missionary Baptist Church, Alzheimer’s Association, or the Orange County Humane Society.

Brenda K. Hattabaugh, age 62 of Salem

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Brenda K. Hattabaugh, age 62 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.

Born May 2, 1960 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sue (Crane) Jones.

She had been a life resident of Washington County, was a 1978 graduate of Salem High and was a member of the Canton Christian Church.

On July 19, 1991, she married Lanny Kim Hattabaugh, who survives.

Also surviving are:  4 Daughters: Sucyua Terrell and Kayla Craven of Salem, Tawnya Fleetwood of Vallonia and Tracey Thixton of Harristown; 1 Brother: Rick Jones of Salem;  3 Sisters: Sherry Lyles and Donna Cannon of Salem and Marsha Pfeiffer of Bedford and 8 grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Ethel Davidson Conrad age 83, of Salem

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Ethel Davidson Conrad age 83, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 30 at her home.

Mrs. Conrad was born April 27, 1939, in Bar Creek, Kentucky the daughter of Mack and Addie Sams Potter. She was retired from Smith Cabinet. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husbands: Squire Davidson in 1992, and Donald Conrad in 2009. She is also preceded in death by a brother: Harvey Potter, a great-grandson: Tyson Alexander, and her parents.

She is survived by three sons: Squire Davidson Jr. (Cathy) of Sellersburg, Melvin Davidson (Rita) of Salem, and Brian Davidson also of Salem, a daughter: Teresa Walls (Rick) of Salem, three brothers: General Potter of Salem, Mack Potter of Carmel, IN, and Charlie Potter of Hollywood, Florida, two sisters: Zella Medley of Baxter, TN, and Betty Jo Garriott of Salem, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kaye Donald “Bully” Eckensberger, 87, of Paoli

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Kaye Donald “Bully” Eckensberger, 87, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at I.U. Health in Bedford, Indiana. He was born on August 9, 1935, in Mitchell, Indiana to Williard Eckensberger and Sara N. Curtsinger Eckensberger.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lois Halbert Woolston, and was married on December 27, 1997.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Barry Woolston.

“Bully” was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Orleans, Indiana. He also attended Mitchell Church of God and was a member of Mitchell Exchange Club. He enjoyed I.U. and local high school sports. Most of all, “Bully” enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

 Bully retired from Mitchell Crushed Stone (Rogers Group) after 30 years of service.

Survivors include:

Step Sons:  Brian Woolston (Janet) Paoli, IN

Bradley Woolston Paoli, IN

Daughters: Alisha Craig (Matt)  Maumee, OH

Erica Eckensberger Oxford, MA

Carrie Woolston   Paoli, IN

Sister:  Karen Fields (Phil)  Bedford, IN

Nephew:  Jason Fields  Bedford, IN

Seven grandchildren also survive “Bully” including Caleb Baumgardner, Caleb Craig, Mattison Craig, Jessica Woolston, Kelly Woolston, Jennifer Sinclair, and Dylan Woolston.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 3,2022 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454. Interment to follow at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 pm until 7 pm on Friday, September 2,2022 at the funeral home and from 9 am until the time of service on Saturday.

Arrangements provided by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Church.