Here is the old New Philadelphia McClellan General Store that now resides in the Pioneer Village @ the John Hay Center.
According to Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliott, picture is from around 1920, the store stayed in operation from 1866-1974, it was donated to us through the influence of
Coach Everett Dean in 1976 and Finally planted in its current location in 1980.
The state blames the California-based CTB company for the scoring problems and technical glitches that led to delays in releasing last year’s test results.
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz today told the Indiana State Board of Education that the state had sent a letter to CTB making the request for damages but has not yet received a response.
The letter, written by state lawyer Bernice Corley, notes that the state’s contract with CTB included penalties for each day the scores were delayed that would have added up to $11.5 million were it not for language in the contract that limited damages to about $2.3 million.
Corley argued that the state’s significant expenses warranted a $4 million payment.
“The $4 million number was arrived at with an understanding of what the cap of the contract is but also with an understanding of the amount of damage that the department itself went through,” Altman said.
Corley wrote that CTB was expected to deliver score results by September 2015, but didn’t get them to the state until October.
“While the contract caps liquidated damages … that amount cannot begin to make Indiana whole,” Corley wrote. “Accordingly, IDOE demands $4M in damages from CTB for failure to timely deliver (test results), as well as the delay caused by the rescore in full and final resolution of all disputed issues between IDOE and CTB.”
Scores for the 2015 ISTEP scores were delayed in part because of reported problems with grading new computer-enhanced questions that allow students to manipulate the information on screen in ways that were impossible on prior tests.
Those scoring problems ultimately derailed the entire scoring process, delaying the release of exam results. The delay forced the state to postpone the release of A-F school accountability grades and to bar, for one year, the use of student test results in evaluating and paying teachers.
The Indiana General Assembly passed “hold harmless” legislation swiftly during the first few weeks of the legislative session in January.
“The delay was so disruptive to Indiana that the General Assembly had to take action during the legislative session following the administration of the ISTEP+ test to limit harm to teachers who were at risk of not receiving a performance award,” Corley wrote.
This was the fourth time for which ISTEP issues can be traced back to problems at CTB. In April of 2013, 16 percent of all Indiana students taking ISTEP, about 78,000 kids, experienced interruptions during their tests. That year, letter grades weren’t released until December.
In 2011 and 2012, about 10,000 and 9,000 students respectively had online testing issues. Because of the interruptions in 2013, the state and CTB came to a settlement for $3 million.
Altman said the state currently does not have any testing contracts with CTB.
Sheriff Dan McClain would like the citizens of Scott County to join him in welcoming James Ward and his Patrol K-9 “Carl” to the Department. Ward was recently hired as a Deputy Sheriff and comes to us from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Ward brings 16 years of experience in public service to the Sheriff’s Office. He has previously served as a Corrections Officer, Dispatcher, and as a Reserve Patrol Deputy for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office where he and K9 “Carl” actively patrolled and answered calls for public service.
K-9 “Carl” is a Belgian Malinois and is a patrol certified police canine. Carl is certified in the areas of Narcotics, Aggression Control/Suspect Apprehension, Building Searches, Area Searches, Article Searches and Tracking.
Ward will soon be attending the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Olympic gold medalist and star swimmer Lilly King announced she will be returning to Indiana University for her sophomore season.
“No, I’m going to stay,” she responded when asked if she was considering moving on from the university. “I made the commitment for four years, so I’m going to stick with that.”
The 19-year old Evansville native won the gold medal in Monday’s 100-meter breaststroke and has been outspoken during the first week of the games on topics ranging from doping in sports to her finger-waving rivalry with Russia’s Yulia Efimova.
A Jackson County couple was arrested after their two toddlers were found playing near a hazardous area — an area that included access to several dangerous materials.
Police arrested 23-year-old William Ray Johnsonon on one count of neglect of a dependant and 23-year-old Natasha Owens on two counts of neglect after Brownstown Police Chief Tom Hanner found Owens’ 2-year-old son and a 3-year-old girl who was Owen’s niece outside their home on the west side of town.
Authorities say the two children were playing alone in a gravel lane near a wooded area and a large field near the Co-op, which, “contains large equipment, chemicals, outbuildings, and many other hazards to small, unsupervised children.” The children were about 35 yards from their home and less than 100 yards from a anhydrous ammonia tank, and other equipment.
Authorities say the two children were playing alone in a gravel lane near a wooded area and a large field near the Co-op, which, “contains large equipment, chemicals, outbuildings, and many other hazards to small, unsupervised children.” The children were about 35 yards from their home and less than 100 yards from a anhydrous ammonia tank, and other equipment.
When an officer approached the children, they ran into a nearby home. The officer followed the children inside and asked where their mother was. According to the affidavit, the children pointed to the bedroom, and the officer found Owens and Johnson asleep in the bed.
Police woke the couple, who told police the children had also been asleep. Johnson, however, refused to cooperate and went back into the bedroom and laid down.
Shortly thereafter, police say they began to take pictures of the interior of the home. The probable cause affidavit details what was allegedly found there:
While the photos were being taken, Johnson allegedly came out of the bedroom and began swearing at police. He then allegedly tried to walk out of the home, despite an officer’s demand that he stop. When the officer grabbed his arm, Johnson allegedly swatted him away.
At that point, the officer tased Johnson, but the taser failed, and Johnson pulled the wires out.
As Johnson walked out of the home, the officer demanded that he get down on the ground, but he refused, with the officer taking him to the ground and subdued him.
Johnson was also charged with disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. According to the affidavit, the deputy driving Johnson to the jail had to stop his vehicle, “due to William getting out of control” during the trip, and other officers had to assist. Once at the jail, police say Johnson had to be placed in a restraint chair.
Both suspects are currently being held in the Jackson County Detention Center.
Several have filed to run for school board in Washington County.
According to Washington County Clerk Shirley Batt, the deadline is Friday, August 26 at noon.
Here are the current filings:
School Board Members:
East Washington School Corp. – (Vote for one (1) in each twp./town)
Salem Community Schools – (Vote for four (4) at large candidates)
West Washington School Corp. – (Vote for one (1) in each township)
Other filings voters will be turning out for the Nov. 8 election are:
President and Vice President of the United States Vote for one (1) only
(I)
Write-In:
Write-In:
United States Senator
Write-In:
Governor and Lt. Governor
Write-In:
Adam Adkins (Independent)
Christopher Stried (Independent)
Attorney General Vote for one (1) only
Superintendent of Public Instruction Vote for one (1) only
United States Representative 9 th Dist.
State Representative Dist. 73
Judge of the Circuit Court
Judge of the Superior Court
Clerk of the Circuit Court
County Treasurer
County Coroner
County Surveyor
County Commissioner – Dist. 1
[Candidate must reside in one of these precincts: Gibson-Franklin- Polk-Jackson]
County Commissioner – Dist. 3
[Candidate must reside in one of these precincts: Brown-Vernon- Madison-Howard- Posey]
County Council Member – At Large (Vote for 3)
Town of Campbellsburg:
– Town Council Member (Vote for 2)
Town of New Pekin:
– Town Council Member (Vote for 2)
The hunts will take place on Sept. 1 and 2, at Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area (SRA) and on Sept. 3 and 4, at Jackson SRA. Jackson SRA fields will be closed to hunting on Sept. 1 and 2.
A drawing will be held at 6:40 a.m. EDT each hunt day. On Sept. 1 and 2, the morning draw will be at the Patoka Lake Archery Shelterhouse. On Sept. 3 and 4, it will be at Check Station 5 in Jackson SRA.
Hunting hours are 7:15 a.m. to noon EDT. All fields surrounding controlled sunflower and wheat fields will be subject to similar time restrictions on Sept. 1-4.
Property employees have planted sunflower fields in Newton-Stewart SRA and a mix of wheat and millet in Jackson SRA. Some planted areas did not grow due to poor weather during the growing season.
Interested hunters are encouraged to visit the property and examine the fields to determine where they would prefer to enter for a drawn hunt. Maps of the fields and additional information are atstateparks.IN.gov/2953.htm.
Hunters must have a proper hunting license and a migratory bird harvest information program number (HIP number).
Non-toxic shot size will be limited to 6 or smaller, with a three-shell maximum capability per firearm.
There will be no “standby” or refilling of shooting stations for early departures.
Fields will be “open hunting” starting Sept. 5. Shooting hours will be 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.
Non-toxic shot will be required for dove hunting throughout the season.
Hunters should call the office at 812-685-2464 a week in advance for further information. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Replacement of a small drainage structure under State Road 11 at Dudleytown, just north of State Road 250 in Jackson County, has been rescheduled for this weekend
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the work was delayed by about a week due to a delay in getting the needed materials.
Temple & Temple, the state’s contractor, plans to remove an existing drainage pipe and replace it with a larger arched pipe measuring. They say that the work will require a closure of State Road 11 from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday.
A state highway detour reroutes motorists via State Road 250, Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 50.
INDOT adds that this $137,000 project also requires single-lane restrictions early next week.
Delores I. Hoke, 59, of Orleans, passed away at her residence at 8:30a on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.
She was born Dec. 3 1956 in Lawrence County, the daughter of James S. and Agnes I. (Porter) White.
She was a homemaker and worked at Dana Corp. and Paoli Inc. as an assembly worker for several years.
She was a member of Carters Creek Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and was devoted to her family.
She is survived by one daughter, Emily Lloyd of Orleans; one son, Eric Lloyd of Missouri; three grandchildren, Dakotah Smith, Liam Tuddy and Emma Lloyd; two sisters, Pat Clipp (and Ron) of Orleans and Barbara Blevins (and Gary) of Mitchell; three brothers; James White (and Lena Ann) of Salem, Bob E. White (and Barbara Ann) of Mitchell and Harold White (and Sheila) of Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents.
The funeral will be on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 2p at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends are invited to the visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 11a until time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net
