Shelby Co.  Indiana Conservation Officers have identified the victim pulled from Flatrock River yesterday as Raymond Sanchez, 35 of Columbus.
 
Sanchez’s girlfriend notified Conservation Officer Dispatch around 11:30 PM that Sanchez had went out on the river earlier in the afternoon and had planned to float to Noblitt Park in Columbus. 

She said Sanchez was not familiar with the river and had no idea there were low head dams along his proposed route. 
 
Sanchez continues to be in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
 
Indiana Conservation Officers asked for help identifying a man that went over a low head dam in Shelby County Monday afternoon.

Police say itnesses saw a male in a Bass tracker Bantam boat go over the low head dam on Flatrock River in the Vandalia/Geneva area. 

The man was pulled from the water by Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team. 

If you’ve been dying to see the new lineup of The Eagles, you’re not only going to get your chance, but lots more besides.

The band’s just announced a North American tour next year on which they’ll share the stage with some of the biggest names in music: music legends Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, and Grammy-winning country star Chris Stapleton.

The bad news is there are only twelve dates in all, beginning March 14 in Chicago.  That show, as will four others on the trek, will be arena shows with The Eagles alone — Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with country star Vince Gill and the late Glenn Frey‘s son, Deacon Frey.  Four will feature Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band, two will include James Taylor and His All-Star Band, and the tour’s single Texas stop will have Chris Stapleton joining the band on stage.

Tickets for the various dates go on sale beginning Friday, December 1, with others on sale the day after that.  American Express Card Members can buy tickets as early as Tuesday, November 28.  For full ticket info, visit Eagles.com.

Here’s the tour itinerary:

The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
4/14 — Orlando, FL, Camping World Stadium
4/21 — Miami, FL, Hard Rock Stadium
6/28 — Denver, CO, Coors Field
6/30 — Minneapolis, MN, Target Field

The Eagles and James Taylor & His All-Star Band
7/26 — Washington, D.C., Nationals Park
7/28 — Philadelphia, PA, Citizens Bank Park

The Eagles and Chris Stapleton
6/23 — Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium

Evening with the Eagles arena concerts
3/14 — Chicago, IL, United Center
3/23 — Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena
5/10 — Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena
7/15 — Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre
7/20 — Boston, MA, TD Garden

The Indiana DNR is asking deer hunters for help with a disease surveillance program in Franklin and Fayette counties.

State biologists are sampling deer harvested from portions of those two counties for bovine tuberculosis. After a slow start to the deer firearms season, however, the program is running behind. Biologists have collected just 16 percent of the samples needed to reach their surveillance goal, largely because of weather.

Firearms season started for deer this past Saturday and runs through Dec. 3. Opening weekend was affected by thunderstorms and warm temperatures, which resulted in a lower harvest compared to previous opening weekends.

For example, the combined two-day first-weekend harvest in Franklin and Fayette counties was down about 60 percent from 2016.

The DNR is asking those who hunt in the surveillance zone to help it collect samples. The preference is for bucks that are 2 years old or older, but all deer will be accepted for testing. The DNR hopes to sample between 500 and 1,200 deer, depending on age.

The surveillance zone is the area south of State Road 44 and west of State Road 1 in Fayette County, and in the northwest portion of Franklin County, west of Brookville Lake. See a map at wildlife.IN.gov/9320.htm.

Surveillance involves collecting and testing lymph nodes from the head and neck of deer harvested by hunters and voluntarily submitted for evaluation.

Hunters can bring their deer to a biological check station at the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site maintenance facility in Metamora, 19083 Clayborn St., and to Mustin’s Processing in Connersville, or Hunters Choice in Brookville.

Hunters who submit a deer for testing will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 10 authorizations to take an additional buck from anywhere in Indiana (with landowner permission) during the 2018-2019 deer hunting season. Hunters who bring the DNR a buck at least 2 years old will receive 10 entries into the drawing. Hunters who bring in does that are at least 2 years old will receive three entries into the drawing. Hunters who bring in yearlings will receive one entry into the drawing. Entries are cumulative — hunters who bring in multiple deer will have an even better chance of winning.

DNR will continue to collect samples from deer harvested within this “bTB” surveillance zone through Jan. 7 (excluding Thanksgiving and several days around Christmas).

For more information, visit wildlife.IN.gov/9320.htm.

Do the members of your family farm business have questions about the use of a will as a component of a succession plan?

Do you wonder how often a will should be reviewed, what should be included in a will,
or when a will is necessary?

If so, plan to attend the Succession Planning Chat N Chew “Wills” on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Rails Craft Brew Eatery (114 St. Louis Ave.,
Seymour).

Cost of the program is $10/person includes a meal and can be paid at the door.

Jeff Washburn from Sharpnack Bigley Stroh Washburn LLP from Columbus, IN will be the evening’s speaker.

RSVP to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-883- 4601 or howellw@purdue.edu by Friday, December 1.

Yesterday, November 19th, at approximately 12:30 pm, the Indiana State Police and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle head on crash on State Road 56 near State Road 62 (west junction) that ultimately claimed the life of a Borden woman.

Dead is Patricia Farmer, age 68, Borden, Indiana. 

The Farmer family has been notified.

The initial investigation by Trp. Andrew Garrett, Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team, indicated that a white 2014 Toyota Camry being driven by Jason Tucker, age 35, Lexington, Indiana was traveling westbound on State Road 56. 

For an unknown reason, Tucker’s vehicle crossed the centerline into the path of an eastbound gray 2010 Nissan Sentra being driven by Farmer.  The vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of State Road 56.

Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.  As a result of the collision, Farmer sustained fatal injuries in the crash. 

She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. 

Tucker sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash although he was flown from the scene to the University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in this collision although toxicology results are pending.

The investigation is ongoing.

Trp. Garrett was assisted by troopers from the Indiana State Police Posts in Versailles and Sellersburg.  He was also assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Hanover Police Department, Hanover Fire Department, King’s Daughter Hospital EMS, Air Methods Medical Helicopter, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, and All Around Towing.

SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–Christmas comes early in the town of Santa Claus as Holiday World announces a package full of goodies for their 2018 season.

“We’re adding a fun elephant-themed water-play area for younger children,” says park president Matt Eckert. “When we discovered the Swahili word for elephant is Tembo, we named our new slide complex Tembo Falls and the junior wave pool Tembo Tides.”

Holiday World will invest a total of $3.5 million in new attractions and other improvements for 2018, including:

• Tembo Falls – a water slide complex with eight junior slides, including twisters, a helix, a mini-bowl, and two racing slides
• Tembo Tides – a junior wave pool plus spray features for younger children
• Huge Themed Maze for Happy Halloween Weekends
• All new entertainment, including a stunt show, musical magic show, and strolling brass band
• Track improvements for The Voyage, the world’s second-longest wooden roller coaster
• Riverside Retreats – mini cabanas in Splashin’ Safari 
• Electric Car Charging Station 

“Tembo Falls and Tembo Tides are designed for children who are under 54 inches tall,” says Eckert, “but their older siblings and parents are welcome to enjoy the slides and wave pool with them.”

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will open for the season in May. Season Passes for 2018 are currently discounted for holiday gift-giving. On-line applications for seasonal employment will be available in January. For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-877-463-2645.

This morning at 10:36, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to an RV (Recreational Vehicle) crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the two mile marker.

The crash left the elderly driver deceased at the scene. 

The victim was identified as 77-year-old Richard D. Harris of Herrin, Illinois. His family has been notified. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 RV was eastbound on I-70 near the 2mm, when the RV suddenly left the roadway on the south side and struck a guiderail.

During the impact, the driver was ejected through the front windshield and pronounced deceased at the scene.  

Early indications have led investigators to believe that a right front tire failure caused this crash. 

The crash was investigated by ISP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Master Trooper Matt Ames. Assisting were multiple ISP troopers, Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Vigo County Coroner’s Office, Sugar Creek Fire/Rescue, Terre Haute Fire Department, Riley Fire/EMS, and Edington’s Wrecker Service. 

The right lane was closed most of the day for recovery efforts. The left lane remained open. All lanes expected to be open this evening. 

Last Friday, just before 10:30 am, the Indiana State Police Bloomington District investigated an anonymous tip they had received on heroin use on Old Richardson Road in Monroe County. 

Upon speaking with the resident of the home, Danielle Morris, troopers observed a loaded hypodermic syringe sticking out of Morris’s pocket.

Arrested was Danielle Morris, 23 of Bloomington and charged with:

• Possession of Heroin – Level 5 Felony
• Possession of Hypodermic Syringe – Level 6 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
• After obtaining consent to search the residence, approximately 7 grams of heroin, hypodermic syringes, and drug paraphernalia were located. 

Morris was arrested and incarcerated at the Monroe County Jail.

Investigating Troopers included S/Trp. Chris Griggs, S/Trp. Allen Deel, Trp. Julie Deel, and Probationary Trooper Matt Hatchett.

Most drug busts happen on the outside of a jail but today, a Jackson County jail sargent made a bust on the inside.

On Monday November 20, 2017, Jackson County Jail Seargent Josh Clark located a large amount of drugs on an inmate during the booking process.

While Clark was performing a clothing exchange and search on Shannon Donte Lewis, 34 of Knoxville, Tennessee, he located several bags of drugs hidden on Lewis’ body.

Lewis then started to run toward a restroom in an attempt to flush the drugs down the toilet.

Seargent Clark quickly deployed his Taser on Lewis and it stopped him instantly.

Lewis began to scream loudly while being Tasered which alerted other jail staff to come to Clark’s aid.

All of the drugs were recovered.

Lewis was initially remaindered to the jail by the Indiana State Police on other drug related charges, as well as Operating While Never Receiving a License.

Seargent Clark has filed a request for additional charges of Trafficking, a Level 5 Felony, Dealing Cocaine and Dealing Heroin, both Level 2 Felonies, Dealing a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Level 6 Felony, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A-Misdemeanor.

Clark was assisted by Jail Officer Joe Barnes, Seargent David Ridlen, Jail Nurse Ed Rutan, Jail Commander Charlie Murphy, and Detective Ben Rudolph.