Yesterday, shortly before 6:00 pm, the Indiana State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on US 31 that claimed the life of a Crothersville man and injured three additional people.

The initial investigation by Trooper Michael Thiron indicated that a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, being driven by Herbert Hollin, age 89, Crothersville, Indiana was traveling southbound on US 31 near County Road 275 North.  Holland’s vehicle crossed the center line into the path of a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer being driven by Jeffery Haag, age 58, Seymour, Indiana.  The vehicles collided head-on in the northbound lanes of US 31.

Holland was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour where he passed away as a result of his injuries.  

A front passenger in Hollin’s vehicle, Fern Hollin, age 83, sustained serious injuries in the crash.  She was transported to Schneck Medical Center and later flown to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment of her serious injuries.  

Haag was transported by family members to Schneck Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.  The front seat passenger in his vehicle, Sheila Haag, age 54, was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

As a result of the collision, US 31 was closed for approximately one hour for crash investigation and cleanup. 

Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash.  

Investigators believe a possible medical condition may have led to Herbert Hollin’s vehicle crossing the centerline.  The investigation is ongoing.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Seymour Police Department, Jackson County EMS, Seymour Fire Department, Stat Flight Medical Helicopter, and C & C Towing.

At approximately 9:10 this morning Posey County Dispatch received a call regarding a female being shot at 827 Walnut Street in Mt. Vernon. 

Police arrived and identified the shooting victim as Crystal Givens, 39. She was transported to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where she is currently being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Rodney Givens, 48, was taken into custody.

This is an on-going investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police

Assisting Agencies: Mt. Vernon Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Department

Police are investigating the discovery of a female body found in Blue River near Pekin. 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department has been assisting the Indiana State Police in a death investigation since this afternoon. 

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Jerry Goodin, the body of a deceased female was found in Blue River off Bower’s Knob about 4p today. 

Goodin said it is unknown if foul play was involved in the death. 

He said two men riding four-wheelers found the body today and alerted police. 

An autopsy is being performed to determine a cause of death and the victim’s identity. 

WSLM will be following up on Sunday with more details. 

INBiz, Indiana’s one-stop business portal, continues to reach new heights. The site registered its first user in April 2016, and now – just over two years later – 300,000 users have signed up to do business with the state through INBiz.

These users included business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, attorneys, CPAs, and more. Since launching, Hoosier businesses have conducted more than 513,000 transactions through INBiz, including nearly 100,000 on-line business formations.

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In April 2016, the State of Indiana launched INBiz, the first phase of its business one-stop web portal. Included in the first phase were services from the Secretary of State’s office that allowed Hoosiers to register their businesses, file key reports, and request key co

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Secretary Lawson extended thanks to all involved in the project for their hard work and coopera

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