Farm Journal Media announced today that agriculture’s most-listened-to radio talk-program, AgriTalk, heard on WSLM 97.9 FM weekdays from 11:05 to Noon, will welcome a new host.

Effective Jan. 2, 2018, Chip Flory will take the seat as host of one of agriculture’s most iconic radio programs.

Flory will continue as host of the Market Rally radio program, also heard on WSLM from 3:05p – 4p, a strategic shift to a single host that will closely align these two nationally syndicated talk shows.

WSLM is the Louisville and South Central Indiana affiliate for the programs, reaching over 500,000 farmers daily. 

Flory will be only the third host in AgriTalk’s long history.

A graduate of Iowa State University, he spent three years reporting from the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. With ProFarmer since 1991, Flory has long been an editorial leader for Farm Journal’s newsletter division, most recently serving as Editorial Director.

Flory also serves as the Farm Journal Economist, has led the ProFarmer Crop Tour and helped launch Market Rally in 2013.

“We are pleased to welcome Chip as the next host of AgriTalk,” said Brian Conrady, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Farm Journal Broadcast. “We know he is committed to carrying on the tradition and commitment to excellence established by Mike Adams, and we believe Chip’s expansive industry knowledge and entertaining personality will serve our audience well for years to come.”

Mike Adams has been the host of AgriTalk since 2001. He is a former president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, and a recipient of the prestigious Farm Broadcaster of the Year award.

A special farewell edition of AgriTalk looking back at his 16 years of hosting the program aired this afternoon. 

“Over my long career in radio and ag programming, both AgriTalk and Mike Adams have been institutions in this industry,” said Mark DePrez, Vice President and General Manager, Farm Journal Radio. “We’re thankful for the indelible mark that Mike will be leaving—and at the same time, look forward to Chip’s new position in the chair.”

The 8^th Annual Orleans Christmas on the Square is set for Sat., Dec. 9th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Historic Congress Square (town park) downtown.

5:15  p.m. Santa Hat Run/Walk FREE. All Ages Welcome to Participate. Bring your Santa Hat & join the fun. Meet near bandstand

The popular Children’s Christmas Funtime Express (train ride) returns and will provide rides around the decorated historic Congress Square. FREE

Live holiday entertainment is planned throughout the evening including special performances from the O.E.S Choir who will also officially welcome Santa in song,  O.H.S. Band and Special guests members of Amber’s Dance Studio of Salem  who will perform at 6 p.m. on Bicentennial stage located in the southwest corner of the park.

Nativity with live animals telling the traditional Christmas Story, sponsored by the Orleans Ministerial Association. (South Side of Square)

Horse & Carriage rides, weather permitting. Rides will leave from Chamber Welcome Center, located on north side of square

Santa Claus arrives downtown that evening via the town’s restored 1926 Peter Pirsch Firetruck at around 5:00 p.m. or so at the historic  decorated picturesque bandstand,  and the official town Christmas Tree.  Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras and take their children’s picture with Santa.

6 p.m. Christmas On the Square Hat Walk (New Event!)    Meet near bandstand area – Sponsored by the Orleans Public Library

Free “Postcards to Santa” available from the Chamber Welcome Center, located on the north side of the square. Santa’s Mailbox in front of Chamber office.

A number of vendors are expected to be set up inside the park area that evening including Tri Kappa who will be offering up homemade holiday goodies for purchase.  Mt Pleasant Baptist Church will also have a hospitality tent set up in the park as well.

Some business owners around the square have also announced plans to be open during the event and invite attendees to stop in including Sprigler’s Market & Deli.

For more event information contact the Orleans Chamber, 812 865 9930, www.historicorleans.com

The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 1,253 students competing in fall sports who have been named to the Academic All-Conference team Wednesday.

The list of honorees features 111 field hockey students, 435 football students, 108 men’s and 198 women’s cross-country runners, 106 men’s and 206 women’s soccer students and 89 volleyball students.

Indiana had a total of 92 honorees on the list for the fall of 2017.

“To have 92 students receive fall Academic All-Big Ten honors speaks volumes about the quality of our students, coaches, and academic support staff,” said IU Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass. “Reaching our highest academic potential is one of our top priorities, and we could not be prouder of this achievement by our students who participate in intercollegiate athletics.”

To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team, as verified by being on the official squad list as of November 1 for fall sports, who have been enrolled fulltime at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Big Ten Faculty Representatives established the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2008 to supplement the Academic All-Big Ten program. Similar to the Academic All-Big Ten honor, Distinguished Scholar Award recipients must be letterwinners in at least their second academic year at their institution. However, the Distinguished Scholar Award encompasses only students with a minimum GPA of 3.7 or higher for the previous academic year, excluding summer school. The Academic All-Big Ten threshold is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for a student’s academic career.

A complete list of all the Indiana honorees by sport is below.

Field Hockey

Nora Aucker

Cameron Gibson

Kelsey Giese

Ciara Girouard

Elle Hempt

Andi Jackson

Katie Johnson

Maddie Latino

Jessica Morford

Taylor Pearson

Grace Sensenig

Taylor Swope

Abby Urbanek

Claire Woods

Football

Johnny Albomonte

Ben Bach

Justin Berry

Joshua Brown

Andre Brown Jr.

Drew Conrad

Rashard Fant

Chris Gajcak

Cole Gest

Dan Godsil

Isaac James

Hunter Littlejohn

Wes Martin

Peyton Ramsey

Jacob Robinson

Conor Thomas

Ryan Wattercutter

Nick Westbrook

Men’s Cross Country

Jackson Bertoli

Bobby Browning

Marcus Ellington

Jordan Huntoon

Daniel Kuhn

Kyle Mau

William Mulloy

Ben Veatch

Adam Wallace

Cooper Williams

Women’s Cross Country

Maggie Allen

Brenna Calder

Haley Harris

Kelsey Harris

Stacy Morozov

Joely Pinkston

Katherine Receveur

Amy Smith

Hannah Stoffel

Grace Walther

Kendell Wiles

Men’s Soccer

Ian Black

Sean Caulfield

Isaac Friendt

Spencer Glass

Jack Griffith

Jeremiah Gutjahr

Andrew Gutman

Rashad Hyacenth

Jordan Kleyn

Grant Lillard

Josh Lipe-Melton

Francesco Moore

Drew Nuelle

Austin Panchot

Trevor Schwartz

Women’s Soccer

Abigail Allen

Mykayla Brown

Chandra Davidson

Caroline Dreher

Julian Gilliam

Alison Jorden

Emma Kershner

Sydney Kilgore

Kylie Kirk

Annelie Leitner

Justine Lynn

Kyndal McKinney

Macy Miller

Maya Piper

Meghan Scott

Kayla Smith

Volleyball

Jessica Admire

Elizabeth Asdell

Kendall Beerman

Victoria Brisack

Samantha Fogg

Hayden Huybers

Meaghan Koors

Jessica Leish

For the first of the innovative TED Talk inspired speaker series outside of Indianapolis, Walk the Talk: Creating Happiness will bring the multi-faceted event to Bloomington, Ind., and will showcase speakers discussing and sharing their personal approaches to creating happiness in this world.

The event will also feature live music, confetti, a light show and more, making it an over-the- top show unlike any other speaker series! Walk the Talk: Creating Happiness will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7:00 p.m.) at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Ind. (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue).

Tickets are on sale now (free for kids 11 and under, $15 for non-students and $11 for
students, plus applicable fees) at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office and
bctboxoffice.org.

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the
event. A limited number of media passes are available for this event. Please
contact jennifer@thevogue.com.

This event will also bring back to the area current Vogue owner and Indiana University
Alumnus Steve Ross, who owned the historic Bluebird nightclub in Bloomington from
1981 to 2004.

Ross has always loved the area, and looks forward to bringing discussion
about how people can create happiness for themselves and those around them to adult
and student listeners alike.

“Coming back to Bloomington is like a homecoming for me,” Ross said. “I learned so
much there, and I'm excited to share our speaker series with the Bloomington
community.

Our goal is to create an epic shift, one person at a time, in how people think
about and act towards each other, as well as themselves. We hope this shift creates a
positive wave that washes over everyone in Bloomington!”

The speakers of Walk the Talk: Creating Happiness will inspire and motivate listeners
with messages about their approach to creating happiness in this world.

Those interested in auditioning and sharing their story can contact Steve at
walkthetalkseries@gmail.com for more information.

Auditions will be held Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Rose Firebay Theatre at the Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington (122 S. Walnut Street).

Listeners should arrive open to new information and ready to experience the vision of
Walk the Talk, with the expectation of receiving key “take-aways” that can be
immediately integrated into their daily lives, improving the overall quality and awareness
of each person’s life and those close to them.

Yesterday morning at approximately 9:50 am, Trooper Nathan Abbott made a traffic stop on a maroon Chevrolet Monte Carlo south of the Twenty-Three Mile Marker on Interstate #65 in Clark County.  

After speaking to the driver, Jason Fink and two passengers, Kenneth Winchester, (front seat) and Kayla Marling, (back seat), trooper Abbott conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search he located a purple Crown Royal whiskey bag.

Inside of the Crown Royal bag was a black digital scale, alleged Heroin and Methamphetamine residue, numerous plastic bags and plastic straws.  

During the traffic stop, Kayla Marling was also found to be in possession of syringes.

All three of the occupants of the vehicle were arrested and were incarcerated at the Clark County Jail.

Arrested and Charges:

Jason L. Fink, 43, from English Avenue in Austin, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

Kayla R. Marling, 24, from English Avenue in Austin, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Syringe, Prior Possession of a Syringe, Visiting a Common Nuisance and Obstruction of Justice.

Kenneth D. Winchester, 26, from York Road in Austin, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Visiting a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Today, at approximately 9:00 am, a seventeen year old Ohio boy was found riding on the exterior catwalk of a commercial motor vehicle on I-65 northbound near Seymour in Jackson County.  

The boy, who had been reported as a runaway from Shelby, Ohio, was arrested and transported to Jackson County Juvenile Detention in Brownstown, Indiana.

The incident began when Motor Carrier Inspector Michael Buckley was operating the I-65 scalehouse on I-65, just north of Seymour.  MCI Buckley observed the seventeen year old boy riding on the catwalk of the semi between the cab and the trailer.  MCI Buckley got the driver to stop at the weigh station where he then had troopers to respond to assist.

Initially, the juvenile attempted to hide from the troopers.  He was then taken into custody by Trooper Seth Davidson.  Trp. Davidson was able to identify the seventeen year old juvenile who had previously been reported as a runaway from Shelby, Ohio.  Further investigation determined that the boy may have climbed aboard the commercial motor vehicle somewhere in Kentucky prior to daylight. 

The boy was transported to the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center in Brownstown, Indiana pending his transfer back to Ohio.

The driver of the vehicle was unaware of the boy riding on his truck and will not face any charges.

Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ORV crash that injured an 11 year old juvenile male. The crash occurred today around 1:30pm on Whetstine Road just north of Railroad Road in Morgan County.
 
The juvenile was on a Monster Moto mini bike and following his grandpa who was on a lawn mower. The juvenile attempted to turn around in the roadway when he pulled in front of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Wayne Luther (62) of Indianapolis.  
 
The juvenile sustained injuries to his wrist, torso and leg. He was transported to IU Health-Morgan and transferred to Riley Hospital for Children. He is in stable condition. Mr. Luther did not sustain any injuries due to the crash.
 
Neither the juvenile nor Mr. Luther were wearing any safety gear at the time of the crash.
 
Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a contributing factor in this crash.