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State Sen. Erin Houchin to chair Interim Study Committee on Child Services

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State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2022 legislative session.

This committee was created by Senate Enrolled Act 301, authored by Houchin, in order for legislators to gather necessary information about child fatalities and to help the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) make more informed policy decisions.

“As chair of this committee, I am dedicated to protecting the children in our communities. It is vitally important for the legislature to have the opportunity to review the records from each local child fatality review team, the statewide child fatality review committee and DCS, allowing us to better serve and protect the children of our state.”

Prior to her service in the Indiana General Assembly, Houchin served as a Family Case Manager for DCS, bringing a unique perspective to her role on the committee and a wealth of relevant experience. Houchin also serves as a member of the standing Senate Committee on Family and Child Services and was previously the chair of the Indiana Commission on Improving the Status of Children.

In addition to her role as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services, she will also serve on the Interim Study Committee on Elections and the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications.

“These study committees are an important part of my service as a legislator, and I look forward to spending the next few months continuing to research and learn more about issues facing Hoosiers around the state,” Houchin said.

Legislators will meet over the summer and fall months to discuss topics approved by the bipartisan Legislative Council, which is comprised of 16 voting members – eight from the Senate and eight from the House of Representatives.

To view study committee agendas and stream hearings online, visit iga.in.gov. To view a list of topics that will be examined, click here.

Sunday Afternoon Crash Seriously Injures Seymour Man

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Yesterday afternoon, June 20th, 2021, a two-vehicle crash on US 31 near Seymour, Indiana sent a motorcyclist to a Louisville, Kentucky hospital with serious injuries.

The initial investigation by Trooper Seth Davidson, Indiana State Police, determined that a black 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, being driven by Jeremy L. Longbrake, age 45, Seymour, Indiana was traveling southbound on US 31, just south of US 50. 

A black 2019 Honda CR-V, being driven by William W. Gordon, age 83, Avon, Indiana pulled onto US 31 into the path of Longbrake’s motorcycle.

Longbrake’s motorcycle struck the driver’s side of Gordon’s vehicle.  As a result of the collision, Longbrake was thrown from the motorcycle. 

Longbrake, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries in the crash.  He was flown from the scene to the University of Louisville Medical Center by Stat Flight Medical Helicopter.  Gordon was not injured in the crash. 

Although alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash, Gordon was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana where he submitted to a blood draw.

The investigation is ongoing.

Trp. Davidson was assisted at the scene by Troopers Matt Holley and Austin Straub, Indiana State Police-Versailles, Seymour Police Department, Jackson County EMS, Seymour Fire Department, Redding Township Fire Department, Stat Flight, and Hampton’s Wrecker Service.

Joseph F Feiock, 62, of Paoli

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Joseph F Feiock, 62, of Paoli Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at IU Health in Bloomington, Indiana.  He was born in Paoli, Indiana on July 31, 1958, to Fred and Joann Cox Feiock.  He married Pamela Wilson on June 7, 2003, and she survives.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father, brother, Michael, and father-in-law, William Wilson.

He was of the Presbyterian Faith. Joseph was currently employed as an IU Health Police officer. He retired from Orange County as Deputy Sherriff and was a former employee of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Joseph was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge# 172 at Spring Mill.

Survivors include:

Wife: Pamela Wilson, Paoli, Indiana

Mother: Joann Feiock, Paoli, Indiana

Mother-in-law: Rebecca Wilson, Paoli, Indiana

Stepsons: Travis (Amy) Collins, Sullivan, Indiana; Ryan Collins, Shelburn, Indiana

Nephew: Lucas (Audrey) Feiock

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Funeral services will be at 5:00 PM following visitation on Wednesday at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, located at 226 W. Campbell St., Paoli, Indiana 47454.

Interment will follow in the Paoli Community Cemetery.

 

 Buford Dewitt will officiate

 

Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Goldia Ruth Mills, 96, of Depauw

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Goldia Ruth Mills, 96, of Depauw, Indiana died on June 17, 2021, at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on March 30, 1925, in Milltown, Indiana to the late Charles Edward and Grace (Austin) Mills.

She was a former laborer for ICI Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana, and a former librarian for Crawford and Harrison Public Libraries.  She was a member of the Corydon VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post #2950.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry W. Mills; a daughter, Connie L. Daily; brothers:  Kenneth, Cecil, Eugene, Charles, Ronald, and Glendon Mills; and a sister, Madeline Stonecipher.

She is survived by a son, Eddie E. Mills of Depauw, Indiana; daughters:  Norma R. Murphy of Depauw, Indiana and Sharon D. Wurst of Milltown, Indiana; a brother, Earl Mills of Depauw, Indiana; a sister, Reba McFarland of Greenwood, Indiana; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Milltown Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021, and after 9:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm on Monday, all at the funeral home.

Pastor Paul Walerczak will officiate the funeral service.

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

Edna Mae Ratliff, age 91, of Salem

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Edna Mae Ratliff, age 91, of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 19 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Ratliff was born January 29, 1930, in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Wilbur E. and Anna Ragains Doan.  She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy and Meadow View Health Care in Salem. She was a member of Salem Nazarene Church.

Edna is survived by her son:  Rodney Ratliff (Sherry) of Salem, two grandchildren:  Melissa Payton and Roger Burton, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers:  Earl, Glen, and Kenneth Doan, two sisters:  Geneva Doan and Mildred Cauble, and her parents.

Visitation will be Thursday from 10 AM -Noon at Weathers Funeral Home and a graveside service and burial will follow at 1 PM at Kay’s Chapel Cemetery in Fredericksburg.

Betty J. Wilson, 85, of Salem

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Betty J. Wilson, 85, of Salem, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her daughter’s residence, a Nashville address in Brown County, Indiana.

She was born March 30, 1936, to James and Essie (Hedrick) Boling in Orleans, Indiana.

Betty married Wayne Wilson on January 3, 1953, and they had five children.

She was previously employed at Salem Poultry, LeWeb Industries, several local restaurants, and was a homemaker.

Betty is survived by daughters, Marceda A. Burger, Sherry L. (Steve) Garloch, both of Salem, and Melissa J. (Ronnie) Woodward of Nashville; son, Kent (Shawna) Wilson of Seymour; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Marceda Newton; and brother, Howard Boling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Jimmy W. Wilson, son-in-law, Richard Burger, and six brothers: James, Charles, Marvin, Billy, Norman, and Robert Boling.

A private burial will be at Peugh Cemetery in Salem; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

www.hughestaylor.net

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 6-18-21

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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Montoya, Rosita
Booking #: 105927
Release Date: 06-17-2021 – 11:08 pm
Booking Date: 06-15-2021 – 3:45 am
Charges: 35-45-1-3 (156) PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7.1-5-1-3 [90E] (1034) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL
Bond: $355
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Correa, Belito A
Booking #: 105925
Release Date: 06-17-2021 – 11:08 pm
Booking Date: 06-15-2021 – 3:06 am
Charges: 35-44.1-3-1 (210) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
35-45-1-3 (156) PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
7.1-5-1-3 [90E] (1034) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL
Bond: $705
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Burke, David A
Booking #: 105717
Release Date: 06-17-2021 – 11:08 pm
Booking Date: 05-17-2021 – 3:54 pm
Charges: 35-42-2-1.3(a) (999) DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
Bond: $1505
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Barrett, Boyd
Booking #: 105921
Release Date: 06-17-2021 – 8:38 pm
Booking Date: 06-14-2021 – 2:27 pm
Charges: 35-43-4-2(a)(1)(B) (876) THEFT- FIREARM
Bond: No Bond
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Pascual-Miguel, Miguel
Booking #: 105936
Release Date: 06-17-2021 – 3:08 pm
Booking Date: 06-17-2021 – 3:37 am
Charges: 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond: No Bond
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 6-19-21

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
HELTON, GEORGE
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000599
Booking Date:
06-20-2021 – 1:50 am
Charges:
IC 35-42-2-1.3(a)MA ~ DOMESTIC BATTERY
IC 35-42-2-9(FL6) ~ STRANGULATION
SPICER, SARAH
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000598
Booking Date:
06-19-2021 – 5:42 pm
Charges:
OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT ~ OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT
 
Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
MARTINEZ, ERIKA
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000589
Release Date:
06-19-2021 – 11:15 pm
Booking Date:
06-16-2021 – 6:35 pm
Charges:
IC 35-44.1-2-2(FL6) ~ OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
IC 35-45-2-1(A)MA ~ INTIMIDATION
GLOVER, BRANDON
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000545
Release Date:
06-19-2021 – 10:00 pm
Booking Date:
06-07-2021 – 2:57 pm
Charges:
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
IC 16-42-19-18(FL6) ~ UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
I.C. 35-43-4-2 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY ~ RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
BOND, RACHEL
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000597
Release Date:
06-19-2021 – 11:30 am
Booking Date:
06-19-2021 – 3:16 am
Charges:
IC 16-42-19-18(FL6) ~ UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SYRINGE

Harrison County Inmate Roster – 6-19-21

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Brough, Ian

Intimidation With Weapon

Garriott, Brent

Possession of Meth
Possession of Paraphernalia

Sizemore, Kayla

Possession of Meth
Possession of Paraphernalia

Lawson, Joshua

Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury

Body of 17 year-old recovered at Tipton Lake in Bartholomew County

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Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of a 17-year-old male from Tipton Lake.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. last night, responders were dispatched to the Tipton Lake swimming area for a subject that went under the water and never resurfaced. 

A short time later, the victim was recovered in approximately twelve feet of water near a swimming platform.

The investigation is ongoing, and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. 

Agencies assisting with the recovery include Indiana Conservation Officers, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Township Fire, Columbus Fire, Columbus Regional Hospital Medics.

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