Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to begin work on S.R. 62 in Lanesville on or after Tuesday, Sept. 8, as part of a $580,000 asphalt resurface contract. 

Work will take place along a one-mile stretch of S.R. 62 from Barron Ave. to the bridge over Smith Creek. Crews will start with curb ramp removal and replacement, followed by patching and paving in early October. Traffic impacts will include daytime lane closures with flagging. 

Motorists are reminded to slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work zones. The project is expected to be complete by October 30, 2020. All work is weather dependent.

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to close S.R. 62 west of Canaan on or after Tuesday, Sept. 8, to complete the last of six box culvert replacements. The  $1.1 million contracts began in April of this year.

On or after Tuesday, S.R. 62 will close approximately one mile east of S.R. 250 for 30 days. The official detour route will follow U.S. 421 to S.R. 129, back to S.R. 62.

Following the completion of this structure, crews will return to each location to place the final asphalt surface and permanent pavement markings. This work will be completed under lane closures with flagging.

• S.R. 62, 3 miles east of U.S. 421
• S.R. 62, 3.15 miles east of U.S. 421 
• S.R. 62, 3.62 miles east of U.S. 421 
• S.R. 62, 4.25 miles east of U.S. 421
• S.R. 250, 3.31 miles east of S.R. 62

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent.

Post Offices throughout the Greater Indiana District will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.

There will be no mail delivery or caller service on that day. 

Local schools will be closed on Monday as well as banks and city and county government offices. 

All services resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Deer reduction zones give hunters opportunities to harvest deer in defined urban areas and along portions of Indiana highways, in addition to harvests allowed by statewide bag limits elsewhere in Indiana.

The Deer Reduction Zone season continues through Jan. 31, 2021. The bag limit for the Deer Reduction Zones is 10 deer, of which only one can be antlered.

Boundaries for traditional Deer Reduction Zones in urban areas are existing roads and waterways including some rural and/or greenspace areas surrounding more developed areas to allow for hunting access.

Deer Reduction Zone Corridors include the entirety of any parcel of land within the boundary, a portion of which is located within one-half (1/2) mile on either side of the centerline of the respective road. The map depicts included parcels. See special descriptions for public lands.

It is illegal to hunt, shoot at, or kill a deer or to shoot at any deer from within, into, upon, or across any public road.

Landowner permission is required to hunt on private property. 

One new zone was added this year in Griffy Lake Nature Preserve – view an interactive map.

There is a statewide bag limit of 10 for deer harvested in reduction zones during the reduction zone season, of which only one can be antlered

A doe must be harvested first in a zone and be checked toward the bag limit for the deer reduction zone season before harvesting a buck to count toward the deer reduction zone bag limit.

The deer license bundle cannot be used to harvest a deer toward the deer reduction bag limit. 

Archery equipment and crossbows can be used in deer reduction zones starting Sept. 15.

On August 30th, 2020, at approximately 11:41 pm, Deputy Tory Hildreth conducted a traffic stop on East Shorts Corner Road.

The driver of the vehicle (Daniel Howard, age 38 of Fredericksburg) was discovered to have an active arrest warrant out of Harrison County, Indiana and a suspended drivers license.

During an investigation, approximately 4.5 grams of Methamphetamine and four syringes were located in the vehicle.

The driver and a passenger (Todd Lester, age 36 of Salem) were placed under arrest for the following charges:

Daniel Howard
Driving While Suspended with a Prior, a Class A Misdemeanor and the Harrison County Warrant

Todd Lester
Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony and Possession of a Syringe, a Level 6 Felony.

Deputy Hildreth was assisted by Deputy Allen Taylor.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On Tuesday, September 1st, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews repaired a water main break on South Fess Avenue between East 2nd Street and East Hunter Avenue.

Water service was shut off for 10 addresses; those customers are now under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory.

Unless otherwise notified, the precautionary Boil Water Advisory will be lifted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) requires all public water systems to issue a Boil Water Advisory when the pressure drops below 20 psi in the water main.

Those affected should follow the instructions below:           

• Immediately after your normal water pressure is restored, run COLD water from a sink or tub until clear water flows from the faucet. 
• Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene for at least 5 minutes prior to consumption.
• It is not necessary to boil water for other uses.

Customers who have signed up for the Monroe County Alert will be alerted directly.  Alternatively, CBU customers may refer to the CBU website at bloomington.in.gov/utilities for a list of specific addresses affected.  If you have not signed up for the Monroe County Alert, you may do so at www.co.monroe.in.us and click “Resident Alert Sign Up”. This tool enables CBU and other government offices to provide you with critical information quickly, including tornado warnings and advisories about road closures, missing persons, and evacuations that are specific to your address or the county as a whole. You may register to receive time sensitive messages, via text, email, or home phone, and you may select what types of alerts you would like to receive. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the City of Bloomington Utilities at 812-339-1444. 

–On August 28, 2020, Deputy Chris Bowling responded to the Dollar General in Lexington, Indiana, in reference to an alleged theft.  While enroute, he passed the vehicle matching the description in question.  Deputy Bowling made contact with driver, Paula McKnight, age 40, of Louisville, Kentucky.  Further investigation resulted in the arrest of McKnight.  She was charged with THEFT — LESS THAN $750, POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA, and POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE.  McKnight was transported to the Scott County Jail. 

On August 29, 2020, Deputy Zach Brown initiated a traffic stop on State Road 56.  Deputy Brown made contact with driver, William Sparrow, age 24, of Charlestown, Indiana.  Sparrow was arrested and charged with OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERING A PERSON and OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A BAC OF 0.08 OR MORE. 

On August 29, 2020, Deputy Zach Brown and Corporal Charlie Morgan responded to Sanders Road in reference to a vehicle in the ditch.  Deputy Brown made contact with a female sleeping in the backseat, identified as Melvina Davidson, age 27, of Austin, Indiana.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Davidson.  She was charged with PUBLIC INTOXICATION and POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA.  Davidson was transported to the Scott County Jail. 

On August 29, 2020, Deputy Zach Brown made contact with a male, identified as Darrell Polly, walking on the railroad tracks.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Polly.  He was charged with POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SYRINGE, MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE, and CRIMINAL TRESPASS. 

On August 29, 2020, Deputy JR Ward responded to Interstate 65 in reference to a traffic collision.  One occupant of the box truck fled the scene.  He was later found and identified as Joseph McConnell, age 47, of Louisville, Kentucky.  The other occupant in the vehicle was identified as Darrell Browning, age 31, of New Albany, Indiana.  Further investigation led to the arrest of McConnell and Browning.  McConnell was arrested and charged with AUTO THEFT, THEFT — LESS THAN $750, and HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR.  Browning was arrested and charged with AUTO THEFT, THEFT — LESS THAN $750, and POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, HASH OIL, HASHISH OR SALVIA – PRIOR CONVICTION.  Both McConnell and Browning were transported to the Scott County Jail. 

On August 30, 2020, Corporal Charlie Morgan responded to Blanton Drive in reference to a possible forced entry into a residence.  Upon arrival, Corporal Morgan made contact with homeowner, Cindy Allman, age 41, of Scottsburg, Indiana.  Further investigation, led to the arrest of Allman.  She was charged with POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE, POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA, and UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SYRINGE.  Allman was transported to the Scott County Jail. 

On August 31, 2020, Corporal Johnney Coomer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  The driver of the motorcycle refused to stop and after a brief pursuit was apprehended.  Tyler Jackson, 28, of Lexington was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement with a vehicle, Resisting Law Enforcement on foot, Altering an Identification Number, Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While Suspended (prior), Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Possession of Paraphernalia and two counts of Criminal Mischief At Least $750 but less than $50,000. 

On August 31, 2020, Deputies Skylar Thompson and Jessica Dickey and Corporal Johnney Coomer went to a local hotel in Scottsburg for an investigation.  Upon arrival contact was made with both occupants of the room.  An investigation led to the arrest of two people on drug related charges.  William Hamby, 33, of Scottsburg was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.  Charlie Young, 23, of Austin was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Visiting a Common Nuisance.

On the same night, at the same Hotel, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Jessica Dickey went to another rented room.  As an investigation began it led to the arrest of two people for drug related charges.  Jacqueline Koch, 28, of Scottsburg was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Visiting a Common Nuisance.  Nicholas Ferguson, 29, of Austin was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Possession of Paraphernalia.