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One rescued, one drowned in Patoka Lake incident

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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a man that occurred at Patoka Lake Sunday evening.

The body of Travis Ray St. Martin, 33, of Racine, Wisconsin, was recovered by conservation officer public safety divers last Sunday night at approximately 7:34 p.m., after he went missing in the water.

Sunday at approximately 2:51 p.m., a conservation officer was on boat patrol on the lake when witnesses alerted him to a possible drowning, and he immediately responded. Multiple 911 calls came in shortly after, reporting that a man had disappeared in the water.

Investigation revealed that two females were aboard a towable tube affixed to a stationary rental boat by a rope when they fell off the tube and struggled to stay afloat.

Multiple people from the rental boat jumped in to assist and rescued one of the females. One of the people who jumped from the rental boat, St. Martin, disappeared under the water.

The other female from the tube, K’neisha Adams, 25, of Burke, Virginia, was rescued by a group of people from a separate boat. Adams was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital and later released.

The Crawford County coroner’s office ruled the preliminary cause of death as accidental drowning. No alcohol or drugs were suspected to be contributing factors.

Although adequate life jackets were present on the rental boat, none were in use. Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage wearing a life jacket when recreating on or around bodies of water.

Additional ramp closures scheduled over next two weeks on I-265 in Floyd County

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Closures will be rescheduled if necessary due to weather

Indiana Department of Transportation Contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to resume ramp closures tonight along I-265 in Floyd County as part of asphalt resurfacing project that began earlier this summer.

Patching, milling, and paving will be completed under each closure. Ramp closures are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. each night and end the following morning at 6 a.m., with the exception of one-weekend closure, which will be in place from 9 p.m. on Friday through 7 p.m. on Sunday. Closures will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 8: I-265 WB to I-64 WB ramp closed, detour: I-265 WB to I-64 EB to 5th St./Main St./Spring St. in New Albany (Exit 123) to I-64 WB (rescheduled from last week)

  • Wednesday, Sept. 9: I-64 WB to I-265 EB ramp closed, detour: I-64 WB to S.R. 64 (Exit 118) to I-64 EB to I-265 EB (rescheduled from last week)

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: I-64 EB to I-265 EB ramp closed, detour: I-64 EB to S.R. 111 (Exit 123) to I-64 WB to I-265 EB

  • Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13: State St. to I-265 EB entrance ramp closed, detour: I-265 WB to I-64 WB to S.R. 64 (Exit 118) to I-64 EB to I-265 EB

  • Saturday, Sept. 12: I-265 EB to Grant Line Rd. exit ramp closed (Exit 3), detour: I-265 EB to Charlestown Rd. (Exit 4) to I-265 WB to Grant Line Rd (Exit 3)


  • Monday, Sept. 14: Charlestown Rd. to I-265 EB entrance ramp closed, detour: I-265 WB to Grant Line Rd. (Exit 3) to I-265 EB

  • Tuesday, Sept. 15: Grant Line Rd. to I-265 EB entrance ramp closed, detour: I-265 WB to State St. (Exit 1) to I-265 EB

  • Wednesday, Sept. 16: I-265 EB to Charlestown Rd. (Exit 4) exit ramp closed, detour: I-265 EB to I-65 NB to Bean Rd./S.R. 60 (Exit 7) to I-65 SB to I-265 WB to Charlestown Rd. (Exit 4)

  • Thursday, Sept. 17: I-265 median crossovers closed
  • Friday, Sept. 18: I-265 EB to State St. (Exit 1) exit ramp closed, detour: I-265 EB to Grant Line Rd. (Exit 3) to I-265 WB to State St. (Exit 1)

Message boards and detour signage will be in place to alert drivers of the ramp closures. Mainline work will continue under lane closures between I-64 and I-65 in Clark and Floyd Counties through late October. 

Motorists are urged to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. A 45 mph speed restriction remains in place throughout construction limits.

Crash sends two Juveniles to Hospital and Driver to Jail

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An early Sunday morning crash sent two Clark County juveniles to the hospital and a New Albany man to jail for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and other charges.  

Around 1:50 a.m., police received information of a two-vehicle collision on Charlestown Road near Sunset Drive in New Albany. 

Indiana State Police and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. Officers found a Black 2017 Buick Regal had collided head-on with a 2008 Honda Civic occupied by two juveniles. 

The driver of the Honda was taken to Norton’s Children’s Hospital with serious injuries. 

The passenger was also transported to Norton’s Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.  The parents of both juveniles were immediately contacted. 

The preliminary investigation reveals that the black Buick was headed northbound on Charlestown Road approaching Sunset Drive. For an unknown reason, it crossed over the center-line, colliding with the Honda head-on.   

and drugs are believed to be a factor in this crash. 

The driver of the Buick, Billy J. Wilson, 29, New Albany, received minor injuries but refused medical treatment at the scene. 

After being cleared by medical staff at the hospital, Wilson was incarcerated at the Floyd County Jail.  Wilson is charged with OWI Causing Serious Injury, Attempted Battery on a Law-Enforcement Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. 

This crash is still under investigation, and further charges are possible after review.  

Drug and Alcohol results are still pending. 

The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, New Chapel Fire and EMS, and Workman’s towing. 

William “Dee” Brewer, age 64, of Bloomington

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William “Dee” Brewer, age 64, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at IU Health-Bloomington.  Born February 24, 1956, he was the son of the late WD Brewer and Barbara Ellen Delph.

He was a retired loan assessment agent with the IRS in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dee is survived by his siblings: Marie McDermott of Salem, Ruth Mills of Scottsburg, Jimmy Byington and Vass Brewer of Virginia, Wanda Sue Brown of Salem, Don Brewer of Vallonia, and Doug Brewer and Hobart Brewer of Salem; sister-in-law: Teresa Brewer of Salem; good friends Stephen and Evie Madsen; and his service dog companion, Vardon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James Brewer and Arthur “Hack” Brewer.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with J.B. Mills officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

www.hughestaylor.net

Roger D. Holland, 74, of Mitchell

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Roger D. Holland, 74, of Mitchell, passed away at 10:46 PM on September 4, 2020 at IU Health Bedford.

He was born April 3, 1946 in Bedford, IN, the son of Raymond and Irene (Whalin) Holland.

He married Janet Holland on August 19, 1966 and she survives.

He was the owner of Holland Agency for over fifty years and a member of First Baptist Church in Mitchell, serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.  He served on the Mitchell Community School Board for several years, including serving as president.  He was a member of the Mitchell Masonic Lodge #228.  He graduated from Orleans High School class of 1964 and from Indiana Central.

He is survived by his wife, Janet of Mitchell; three sons, Bradley Holland (Audrey) of Shelbyville, KY, Michael Holland (Heather) of Cornelius, NC and Aaron Holland (Hollie) of Noblesville, IN; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Hannah, Liam, Hadlee, Luke, Harper, Chase and Brinley; one brother, Kelly Holland; two sisters, Rae Conley and Rochelle Infante.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joan Landreth.

The funeral will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans with military rites conducted by the Orleans American Legion Post #69.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday and from 12:00 PM until service time on Thursday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net

Beverly Ann Dalton, 77, of Bedford

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Beverly Ann Dalton, 77, of Bedford, passed away on September 4, 2020 at 9:05 AM at IU Hospice House in Bloomington.

She was born March 7, 1943 in Lawrence County, IN, the daughter of Jesse and Lillian Faye (Roberts) Pemberton.

She married Danny Dalton on August 24, 1962 and he survives.

She was a member of the Bedford Free Methodist Church and Mitchell Wesleyan Church.  She worked in the Bedford North Lawrence Schools for over thirty years as a teacher assistant with the special needs program.

She is survived by her husband of Bedford; one daughter Mary Ann Banks (Ryan Salyer) of Bedford; one son, Randy Dalton (Patty) of Crossville, TN; three grandchildren, Lillian Rose Dalton, Victor and Maria Banks; two brothers, James and Alan Pemberton; two sisters, Jeannie Hoover and Eulah Wheeler and a special friend, Brenda Willoughby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sandra Lynn Dalton; one sister, Carol Watson and two brothers Charles Pemberton and Gary Pemberton in infancy.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Bedford Free Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Courtney officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans.

Friends are invited to visitation at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00PM and Wednesday at the church from 11:00 until service time. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net

 

New Department of Health Map Shows County Positivity Rates

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A new map from the Indiana State Department of Health is meant to guide local schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

ISDH has introduced a color-coded map to track COVID-19 community spread across the state, along with new guidance for schools as they navigate positive COVID-19 cases.

The map includes county scorings based on three metrics — weekly cases per 100,000 residents, the 7-day all positivity rates, and the change in percentage positivity from the previous week.

The scores are used for the color-coded rating system indicating the county’s level of risk and community spread of COVID-19.

According to the ranking system, three of 10 counties in the WSLM Listening Area are designated with the color yellow, which indicates a moderate community spread.

Three counties – Jackson, Scott, and Crawford – are listed as blue, which indicates less than 10 positive cases in a week. 

For counties designated with yellow, the state encourages schools to exercise additional caution in terms of mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand-washing, as well as considering restricting attendance at athletic events to parents and close family.

The state’s guidelines are only recommendations, and they do not include any mandates.

Weekly Cases Per 100,000 Residents
  • Blue – Less Than 10 new cases(0)
  • Yellow – 10 to 99 new cases(1)
  • Orange – 100 to 199 new cases(2)
  • Red – 200 or more(3)
Weekly Score
  • Blue (0 and .5)
  • Yellow (1 and 1.5)
  • Orange (2 and 2.5)
  • Red (3)

The color ranking ranges from blue for a minimal community spread to red for high community spread.

The map and scores will be updated each Wednesday.

According to the ranking, here is information on the following counties: 

  • Lawrence County had 81 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of 10.51%. 
  • Jackson County had 61 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of 2.78 %.
  • Jennings County had 54 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   5.28 %
  • Orange County had 54 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   5.28 %
  • Washington County had 121 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of 6.9 %
  • Scott County had 50 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   1.37 %
  • Clark County had 132 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   8.53 %
  • Floyd County had 100 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   8.02 %
  • Harrison County had 120 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   5.49 %
  • Crawford County had 85 weekly cases per 100,000 residents and a 7-day positivity rate of   2.4 %

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said in a recent governor’s briefing that the map is meant to assist schools when they are making decisions such as determining in-person or virtual instruction or extracurricular activities.

One of the recommendations for a county designated orange, or moderate to high spread, in the state’s ranking is to consider switching to a hybrid in-person and virtual model for middle and high school students. 

To view the statewide COVID-19 map, go to https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm.

West Washington Moves Grades 7-12 to Virtual Wednesdays Sept. 9

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On Thursday, September 4th, the WWSC School Board met to discuss ways to help the school’s teaching staff deliver the best WW instruction and curriculum possible. 

There were several actions approved including staffing, additional supports, and improvements in technology/connectivity, according to information on the school’s website.

The action that affects the schedule and the community is an adjustment to include a virtual day for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesdays each week.

This means that NO students in grades 7-12 will physically attend school on Virtual Wednesdays beginning September 9th and continuing through fall break.

‘We will continue to evaluate the need and frequency for a Virtual Wednesday for the months following Fall Break,” noted Superintendent Keith Nance. 

This type of hybrid model is not uncommon in schools across the state.

The Virtual Wednesdays will count toward our required 180 student days.

This action is NOT due to mitigating the spread of Covid, but to allow our teachers that are simultaneously teaching in-person students and virtual students during a school day time to plan and prepare the high standard of instruction we expect at West Washington.

“We believe that our mitigation plan to social distance, wear masks, and sanitize has been largely effective and those plans will remain intact,” Nance wrote online. 

The school announced a case of Covid-19 and shut the school down the week of 

Data to Support this decision, according to Nance –

Students participating Virtually:

Corporation-Wide

  • 157 students
  • 18% all students K-12

K-6

  • 59 students
  • 13% all students K-6

7-12

  • 98 students
  • 22% all students 

Students with extended periods of quarantine/absence are added to the virtual list.

This increased the numbers above and the burden on teachers teaching virtual and in-person students simultaneously.

WWSC is one of the few schools that deliver their own curriculum with instruction from their own teachers, according to Nance. “We are not pushing out a “canned” online curriculum,” he stated online. 

Students in grades 7-12 have a greater capacity to complete tasks independently and do not need child care, according to the information on the school’s website. 

Reported concerns from meetings with teachers to support the need for additional time to take on the incredible task of teaching in-person and virtual students simultaneously, noted Nance.  

On Virtual Wednesdays (Grades 7-12) teachers will have work and instruction posted by 9:00 am. Students in grades 7-12 are expected to complete the assigned work on Virtual Wednesdays by 9:00 pm to be considered in attendance.

Technical questions and support can be requested by filling out the online Tech Ticket or through the Jr/Sr High School Office (812) 755-4996. 

Students in grades PreK-6th will be expected to be in physical attendance on Wednesdays.

The only exceptions are the elementary students that are already virtual or students that are out sick. 

Nance wanted to make sure students and parents understand “this is not a “DAY OFF” for students or staff. Our staff will be working diligently, in our buildings, to prepare the high-quality instruction for which West Washington is known,” he noted. 

 

IU Men’s Basketball and Three Other Sports Halt Voluntary Practices

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The Indiana University Department of Athletics has administered 1,417 COVID-19 tests for student-athletes, coaches and staff, as a part of its return to campus protocol with 63 positive tests reported. Testing began on June 8.

The department has paused all voluntary workouts indefinitely for members of its men’s basketball, field hockey, men’s soccer, and wrestling programs after 14 participants tested positive during COVID-19 testing this week.

Testing will continue and all workout decisions will be re-evaluated by the Indiana medical staff to protect the health and safety of all student-athletes.

IU Athletics began bringing groups of students back to campus for voluntary workouts on June 15. The Medical Advisory Group’s Restart Plan, which was released June 3, includes a series of pre-participation protocols before participants can be reintegrated. Following reintegration, subsequent requirements for voluntary workout participants include daily medical checks, abiding by CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, and, when deemed necessary by IU Athletics chief medical officer, COVID-19 testing. 

Per the recommendations of the IU Athletics Medical Advisory Group, each positive test results in isolation until further notice and contact tracing measures are established to detect individuals who are considered close contacts and may have been exposed to the virus. These close contact individuals are also quarantined until further notice.

All athletic activities will continue to be voluntary in all sports currently permitted to engage in such activities. Furthermore, student-athletes who choose not to participate in intercollegiate athletics at any time during the summer and/or the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored and will remain in good standing with their team.

 

American Senior Communities wins national Customer Approved Award from NRC Health

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American Senior Communities (ASC) has earned the 2020 Customer Approved award from Lincoln, Nebraska–based healthcare-intelligence firm NRC Health. The award recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their customers.

Local ASC communities include Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation and Salem Crossing.

Only twenty Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing organizations across the country earned this remarkable distinction. Winners were selected according to the results from the 2019 Resident and Family Experience Survey conducted by NRC, a third-party vendor.

Donna Kelsey, CEO, stated “Feedback from our customers is so important to us. It allows us to prescriptively shape our plans to ensure we are living out our mission of compassionately serving our customers with quality care and excellence.”

To qualify, organizations must have a high percentage of respondents willing to recommend their locations to friends and family. This measure is known as the Net Promoter Score (NPS), and it strongly correlates with both customer satisfaction and enduring loyalty.

“These organizations have dedicated themselves to creating enriching experiences for each person they serve,” said Stephanie Kolbo, NRC Health’s Vice President of Business Development. “As the survey results show, their efforts have not gone unnoticed by residents and their family members. It’s NRC Health’s pleasure to recognize their achievement.”

 

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