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Body of Missing Dupont Man Found at Crosley Fish and Wildlife State Property (Jennings County)

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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a missing Dupont man whose body was found on state property at Crosley Fish and Wildlife area. 


 
Monday at approximately 3:35 p.m., Officers located the body of Donald Bladen, Jr., 53, Dupont, in a wooded area just north of Birch Lake on Crosley Property. 

The Jennings County Coroner positively identified Bladen and pronounced him dead at the scene. 
 
At approximately 12:00 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, Indiana State Police, Jennings County Deputies, Jefferson County Deputies and Jennings County EMS arrived at Birch Lake, where Bladen’s vehicle was parked. 
 
An Indiana Conservation Officer canine performed a sweep of the area and officers from all agencies conducted foot patrols until Bladen was located. 
 
The incident is currently under investigation.  An autopsy is scheduled for later this week. 
 
Anyone with any information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact ICO dispatch at 812-837-9536.    
 

INDOT Honors Life-Saving Efforts of Jasper Unit Worker

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Dirk Detzer’s Quick Action Prevented Further Injury to Co-Worker Hit by Car

Dirk Detzer

In the face of danger, one INDOT employee’s quick action may have been the difference between life and death for one of his co-workers.

On Monday, Feb. 6, employees at the Jasper Maintenance Unit took part in a celebration of those actions. Paoli Sub-District Operations Manager Randy Weikert presented a spot bonus of $1,000 to Dirk Detzer for pulling his co-worker, Bill Tooley out of the path of a stray car that struck him in a workzone.

“The whole crew was behind us in giving this award,” Weikert said. “Dirk is one of the veterans here, he’s a great leader here and his actions that day are remarkable.”

On. Sept. 13, 2016, Jasper Unit workers were performing crack sealing operations at Holland Junction (the intersection of State Roads 161 and 64 in Dubois County) when a vehicle entered the work zone. Tooley was struck by the vehicle and suffered a severely broken leg that put him out of action for an extended period of time. He credits Detzer’s actions for saving his life.

“I’m so thankful that he reacted and got me out of the way and out of more danger,” Tooley said, “He doesn’t think that it was a big deal, but I do. I think it would have been a lot worse if he hadn’t stepped in to get that car stopped. I can’t thank him enough.”

Bill and Dirk

According to Detzer’s account, after Tooley was struck, he signaled to the driver of the car to stop while he pulled his co-worker out of harm’s way. He then called for help. 

“I was moving a sign when heard a noise,” Detzer recalled, “I looked up and Bill was laying in front of this car. I just took off, I had to see if he was alright.”

“I decided to move him before anything else happened. I pulled him to the fog line, then I ran back to the truck. got on the radio and told everyone else that he’d been hit and we needed an ambulance.”

While many at the Jasper Unit hail Detzer as a hero, he claims that he is not.

“I just look at it as something that anyone should be able to do,” Detzer said. “I didn’t think it was that big of a deal.”

But, Detzer’s co-workers, INDOT management staff and Tooley beg to differ. Detzer was officially nominated for the “Life Saver” award by INDOT Southwest Safety Director TJ Brink and presented with his bonus by Weikert, INDOT Southwest Highway Maintenance Director Bryan Donze and INDOT Southwest District Deputy Commissioner Shane Spears.

In 2015, 17 people were killed and more than 700 people were injured in Indiana highway work zone crashes. Nationwide, there were 669 work zone traffic-related fatalities and 116 worker fatalities in 2014 (the most recent available data.)

INDOT offers these tips for work zone safety:

  • Take extra care to pay attention and expect the unexpected. Work Zone configurations can change without notice.
  •  Don’t text or talk on the phone and avoid taking your hands off the wheel. Distracted driving has become a crisis on all roadways. Driver inattention is a leading cause of all highway crashes,
  • Watch for speed limit reductions, narrowing lanes, changing traffic patterns, and – most importantly – highway workers.
  • Respect the posted speed limits and safely merge as soon as safely possible as this will allow traffic to flow smoothly. Keep in mind, driving 45 MPH instead of 55 MPH through a 5 mile work zone will only add 1.2 minutes to your trip. Speeding and aggressive driving is a major cause of work zone crashes.
  • Keep a safe distance on all sides of your vehicles and maintain a safe following distance. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crash.
  • Respect the flaggers and obey their guidance. Be patient when driving through work sites with flagger control.
  • Pay attention to the construction signing. Those signs are carefully selected to give drivers accurate information and important warnings.
  • Expect delays and allow extra travel time to travel through work zones.
  • Select alternate routes if possible to avoid the work zone completely.
  • Be patient and stay calm. Remember that the construction crews are working to make the road better for you!

LADY GAGA COMING TO LOUISVILLE AND INDY

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SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Lady Gaga performs the national anthem prior to Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour Kicking off In North America on August 1stand Europe on Sept. 22nd Rock In Rio Festival appearance confirmed for September 15th Appearing in Louisville on November 13th at KFC Yum! Center – Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 20 at 10AM

SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Lady Gaga performs the national anthem prior to Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga will be traveling the globe with the ‎Joanne World Tour starting on August 1st in Vancouver, BC and September 22nd in Barcelona with a series of concert dates throughout Europe and the UK before returning to North America in November and December this year.  ‎

Tickets for the concert in Louisville on November 13th  will go on sale February 20 at the KFC Yum! Center box office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Tickets for the concert in Indianapolis on Sunday, November 5 will go on sale Monday, February 20 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.

Grammy and Golden Globe winner and Academy Award-nominated Lady Gaga is a one-of-a kind artist and performer. She has amassed an outstanding 30 million global album sales and 150 million single sales, making her one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Gaga is also one of the biggest living forces in social media with over 61 million likes on Facebook, over 65.1 million followers on Twitter and over 21.3 million followers on Instagram. Her fifth studio album “Joanne” was recently released and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, marking her 4th consecutive #1 album – the first female to do so in the 2010s. 

Tickets for Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour are on sale Friday, February 10th in Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Hamburg, Berlin and Koln. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13th for the first leg of the North American performances as well as the balance of the European dates. Tickets for the second leg of the North American Tour will go on sale on Monday, February 20th. All arena performances in North America & Europe will feature general admission on the floor, the 4 North America stadium shows have reserved seating on the floor with reserved seating in all venues in the stands. There will be a ticket limit of 8 tickets per transaction for all first day sales.

Citi cardmembers can take advantage of a special pre-sale opportunity for show dates in the United States, beginning Wednesday February 8th at 9am through Sunday, February 12 at 5pm for all performances going on sale on Monday, February 13th. For concerts going on sale the following Monday, February 20th Citi cardmembers may access pre-sale tickets from Wednesday, February 15 a 9am through Sunday, February 19th at 5pm (all times local).  For complete pre-sale details visit: citiprivatepass.com.  There is an 8 ticket limit per transaction.

 Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour is produced by Live Nation Global Touring.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.ladygaga.com & www.livenation.com

 

Billy G. Owsley age 85 of Campbellsburg

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Billy G. Owsley, age 85 of Campbellsburg passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Salem Crossing. 

Billy was born March 18, 1931 in Sparksville, Carr Twp., Jackson County, Indiana to William Galen and Ethel Brown Owsley. 

Preceding him in death was his wife of 67 years, Mary J. Owsley.  Also preceding was a brother, Philip Owsley of Campbellsburg. 

Billy is survived by a sister, Mary Francis Rutherford of Salem as well as his four children, Rhea Dawn Green of Pekin, Darrell (Tracy) Owsley of Salem, J.D. (Kay) Owsley of Campbellsburg and Lisa (Roger) Conrad of Fredericksburg, eight beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Amber Schocke) Jackson, Mandy (Josh) Jackson Cain, Morgan (Ashley) Conrad, Clayton (Ashly) Owsley, Dylan (Amber) Conrad, Shelby (Ritchie Gilliat) Green, Courtney (Luke) Seeley, and Gary R. Hook II. 

Ten great-grandchildren survive, Chase and Reese Jackson, Jaylin and Jozalin Cain, Emery Haub, Kinley and Neely Conrad, Graham and Spencer Owsley and Charlotte Seeley.
Billy was owner and operator of Owsley Limestone Company of Salem until his retirement in 1984. 

He continued to operate Bar-O-Ranch, a Charloais cattle operation for several more years and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Westview Christian Church.  Burial will follow in Livonia Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM at Weathers funeral home and Wednesday from 9-11AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:  Livonia Cemetery Association C/O Rita Walton  246 W. Main St.  Campellsburg, IN  47108.

High Schools To Participate in INDOT’s Paint The Plow

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the kick off of its 2017 Paint the Plow campaign, a community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s Winter Operations all year long.

INDOT Southwest has invited high schools within district boundaries to paint an INDOT snow plow blade with original artwork to represent their school. Applications and additional program details can be found at http://www.in.gov/indot/3427.htm

Paint the Plow is open to all high schools, Sullivan, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Daviess, Knox, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Orange, Crawford, Perry, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh and Posey counties.

In addition to being seen in full service during the winter weather months, the blades may be used at events within the school’s community to enhance public awareness, promote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the school’s art program.

Paint the Plow was piloted in 2016 in INDOT’s Fort Wayne District. The program saw 13 plows completed by 12 school districts. After the success of Paint the Plow in the northeast district, the program was embarked on statewide.

Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the creation, execution and completion of the art project.

Applications are due March 15.

For more information, call 1 (800) 279-5757 or send a request to swincommunications@indot.in.gov

Lady Senators Sectional Final – LIVE

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Education Scholarship Due March 3 for Salem Students

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The Salem Education Foundation Dollars for Scholars Dr. Edgar and Elinor DeJean Lion Legacy scholarship is taking applications.

Applications are due March 3.

This scholarship for Salem High School graduates is renewable for up to four years and the amount increases each year. Students need to log into their Dollars for Scholars account and update their application.

They also need a letter of recommendation from a professor and need to attach a college transcript. Students must be enrolled full time in college and pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

The student should email Counselor Jennifer Martin to let her know that he/she is applying so she can forward the info to the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship committee. The scholarship will be awarded on April 7 at the Lion Legacy Dinner at Salem High School.

Boil Water Advisory For Some Bedford Residents

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A precautionary boil order has been issued for the following address:

  • 1314 and 1319 Breckenridge Road
  • 1321 and 1324 Walnut Street
  • 233 Madison Street
  • 29, 33, 53, 103, 105, 107, 109 M Street
  • 46, 49, 131, 134, 136, 147, 203, Newton Street
  • 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87, 104, 106, 110, 112, 113, 117, 134, N Street
  • 1302, 1304, 1306, 1308, 1318 Oak Street

The boil order will remain in effect until further notice.

The order was issued after the repair of a main water line. Customers may experience low pressure or no water at all while the main line is being repaired.

Bring all water to a boil vigorously for two minutes, let water cool before using. Pre-boiled water or bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking, washing vegetables, making baby formula, or making or using ice.

For further information contact Bedford City Utilities during business hours 7 a.m. till 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday 275-1626 or after hours at the Water Filtration Plant at 275-7173.

Peacock, 20, Arrested in Amish Crash

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A 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with an accident earlier this week involving a hit and run with an Amish buggy.

The driver, Dalton Peacock, 20, of New Philadelphia Road, Salem, Indiana was booked in at the Washington County Detention Center and charged with one count of Failure to Stop After an Accident.

Washington County Sheriff’s Department received a tip from a concerned citizen this Friday afternoon, regarding the possible location of a silver Honda passenger car with front end damage.

The vehicle was reported to be back in the area of Blue River Road and Officers were quickly dispatched to the area.

Indiana State Police units assisted with making a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle.

The driver was taken to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, where he was interviewed by Sheriff Roger Newlon.

The driver was cooperative and admitted to being involved in a crash on Blue River Road earlier this week.

Police obtained a list of silver and gray cars registered in the county and began searching on Tuesday and soon narrowed their search.

According to Deputy Sheriff Brent Miller, officers had found parts of the vehicle at the
scene and began checking with local body shops. By Thursday, they began publically looking for a silver or gray Honda car.

Miller said police were looking for a late 90’s model Honda passenger vehicle, silver or gray in color with an orange license plate on the front of the vehicle with “Kubota” on the license plate.

The accident happend on Monday, January 30, according to Miller. The crash was reported around 1:49 AM and occurred near 12510 E Blue River Road. 

Deputy Lucas Gray received information that an Amish buggy with two occupants were traveling south on Blue River Road, when a vehicle rear ended the buggy.

The impact ejected both occupants and caused the buggy to flip upside down.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and left the scene of the accident. No injuries were reported.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

Listen to the Salem vs. Seymour Game Today – LIVE

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