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Silver Alert Declared For Allen County Couple

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The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of two adults from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fort Wayne, Indiana is located approximately 125 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana.

unnamed unnamed (1)Louva A. Hallfeldt is an 81 year old white female, 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 135 lbs., with white hair and blue eyes.

It is unknown what type clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. Wayne E. Hallfeldt is an 87 year old white male, 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighing 160 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes.

It is unknown what type clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Louva A. and Wayne E. Hallfeldt were last seen Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 9:00 am EST, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are believed to be in danger and in need of medical attention.

They are believed to be traveling in a green Toyota Camry with Indiana handicap license plate D331RJ.

If you have any information concerning Louva and Wayne Hallfeldt, contact the Allen County Sheriff by calling 260-449-3000.

Wilma Sue Judd Deaton, 60

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Mrs. Wilma Sue Judd Deaton age 60 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 26 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Sue was born June 17, 1956 in Huntingburg, Indiana the daughter of Lester and Patricia Joan King Judd. She was a former school bus driver for West Washington School Corporation and a former employee of Kimball Office Furniture.  She was a member of VFW Post #6636, former Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636 President, Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2380 and American Legion Post #41.

She was preceded in death by her companion:  Gene Baxter, the father of her children:  Gary Deaton, a brother:  Kenny Judd, a nephew:  Kenneth Michael Judd and her parents. 

She is survived by a daughter:  Lesli Smith (Chris) of Campbellsburg, three sons: Nathan Deaton of Salem, Matthew Deaton (Misty) of Salem and Daniel Deaton of Hardinsburg, brother:  Ronnie Judd (Peggy) of Greenwood, sister:  Ramona Garrett (Larry) of English, grandchildren:  Savanah Thixton, Meredith, Brooks and Bennett Deaton and Boyd and Bryant Deaton, nieces:  Rita Mann, Candi Pease, Kimberly Judd, and Tiffany Thompson, and nephew:  Phillip Judd as well as several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home with Brother Jim Applegate officiating.  Cremation will follow.  Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 and Wednesday 9-11AM and service Wednesday at11AM.

The family asks that memorial donation by made to:  VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636.

Pauline “Polly” C. Akers, age 89

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Pauline “Polly” C. Akers, age 89 of Borden Indiana, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at Kindred Wedgewood in Clarksville,

Indiana. She was born on December 4, 1926 in Plant City, Florida.

Pauline was a member of the Borden Church of Christ.

Survivors include: 5 sons, Terry R. Akers & wife Frances, Kevin J. Akers & wife Carla, Jeffrey J. Akers & wife Terri, Kelley

I. Akers, Bradley J. Akers and wife Carol; 2 brothers, Arthur Martin & Woody Martin; 12 grandchildren and 14 great

grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Marvin “Chub” R. Akers; parents, Homer Martin & Alice (Hardy) Martin; son, Jody Akers; 2

brothers and 1 sister.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden. Viewing will be from 4-8

PM Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Brother John Beasley will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana.

On line expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

Anita Bush, 52, Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director

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Anita K. Bush of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm in Jewish Hospital in Louisville, at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Born October 2, 1963 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Ethel Mae (Ray) Bush.

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Anita was often a guest on WSLM’s Morning Show, Coffee Club. Here she is with host, Becky White, co-host Bob Holler and guest Linda Dixon.

She was the Marketing Director for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and a former employee of LifeSpring Mental Health Services and the Steven’s Memorial Museum.

She had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1982 graduate of West Washington High School.

Anita was a foster parent for many years, a member of the Humane Society of Washington County, Michael’s House in Mitchell and was active with the Christmas Assistance Program.

She enjoyed making and painting ceramics and was very involved with her children and their activities.

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Anita organized the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly lunch meetings. Here she gets in on the fun with a fun photo from WSLM.

Her survivors include: Daughter: Mataia Bush, Campbellsburg; Son: Cole Bush, Campbellsburg; 2 Sisters: Kim Bradley, Salem and Christine Moss, Corydon; Companion: Jerry Mofatt, Jasper, IN; 4 neices, 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Bush.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Visitation hours from 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday.
Interment will follow the service at Saltillo Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: Anita’s Fund C/O PNC Bank  #1 Public Square  Salem, Indiana 47167

Fireworks Safety Tips For a Safe July 4th

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Fireworks season has arrived, and the State Fire Marshal is reminding all Hoosiers to be mindful of fireworks laws when celebrating this summer.

“Fireworks can be very entertaining to watch, but there are laws in place that are often overlooked when it comes to their usage,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. “We want for everyone to enjoy their summer, but we also want them to do so responsibly.”

Hoosiers should remember the following laws when setting off fireworks:

  • The person setting off fireworks could be liable for damage on any property.
  • Fireworks may only be set off on the user’s property, on the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks or at locally-mandated special discharge locations. Not all communities designate a special discharge location.
  • Throughout the year, fireworks may only be used between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Local ordinance may limit this further.
  • No local limitations may be placed on holidays and specially designated days listed below.

Specially designated days for fireworks use are June 29 through July 3 and July 5 through 9. On those days, fireworks may be used between 9 a.m. until two hours after sunset.

On holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve), fireworks may be used between 9 a.m. and midnight.

There are penalties that come with breaking the laws regarding fireworks. Here are a few examples:

  • A person using fireworks anywhere other than the three previously listed places could face a maximum fine of $500 per infraction.
  • Damaging someone else’s property with fireworks could result in a fine of $5,000 as well as one year imprisonment. Restitution costs to the property owner may also be assessed.
  • Someone recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally using fireworks and causing the serious injury or death of someone else could face imprisonment and a maximum fine of $10,000.
  • Anyone under the age of 18 possessing or using fireworks without the presence of an adult could face a fine of $500 per infraction.

Not only do fireworks users need to abide by laws, but so do fireworks retailers who sell to the public, who may only sell 1.4G consumer fireworks. Dealers must hold a permit through Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Fire and Building Safety Division, which is overseen by the State Fire Marshal.

No one younger than 18 may purchase fireworks.

For more fireworks safety tips, visit www.GetPrepared.in.gov. For more information on local ordinances and fireworks limitations, contact local officials.FIREWORK_safety_300

Throwback Thursday – History Style

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The 1st Pekin Train Depot, est. circa 1850, photo around 1900.

The beginning of the end for old Pekin,…the New Albany & Salem Railroad reached Salem on January of 1851 and by 1854 the town of Old Pekin had largely moved to New Pekin, centered around the railroad tracks.

Pekin Depot
Contributed by Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliott of the Stevens Memorial Musem

21-Year-Old Killed Money in Jennings County

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Police are still investigating the cause of a wreck that killed a 21-year-old Crothersville man dead Monday afternoon in northern Jennings County.

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Police believe speed was a factor causing the crash that killed Paul Tyler Ent.

According to a report from Officer Anthony Maberry of the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, Ent died when the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue he was driving north on County Road 275W near Scipio left the road, hit an embankment, became airborne and landed on the roof of the driver’s side.

Ent’s brother, Jared S. Honey, 29, of Seymour, was a passenger in the car but declined treatment at the scene, police said.

IRS Scams Hitting Scott County

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The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several reports regarding citizens getting phone calls from someone claiming to be an IRS agent.

show_imageThe call can come from a spoofed number that looks like an IRS phone number. The person on the phone says that a debt is owed to the IRS and a warrant will be issued for your arrest if you do not pay it.

The person then gives directions to transfer money into a bank account to resolve the issue.

Sheriff Dan McClain encourages everyone to follow the scam prevention tips from the IRS.gov website below:

The IRS Will Never:

  • Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill.
  • Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
  • Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
  • Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
  • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money and you don’t owe taxes, here’s what you should do:

  • Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately.
  • Contact TIGTA (Treasury Inspector General Tax Administration) to report the call  at 1-800-366-4484.
  • Use their IRS “Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page at https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
  • Report it to the Federal Trade Commission using the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on http://www.ftc.gov (Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes).
  • If you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040.

For more information about IRS tax scams, visit http://www.irs.gov/. 

Traffic Stop Finds Felony Arrests in a Case of Hidden Identity

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A Jasper man couldn’t hide from the truth after an early morning traffic stop by an Indiana State Trooper.

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At 12:14 A.M., Trooper Ross Johnson was patrolling Newton Street near 2nd Street in Jasper when he initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge mini-van for speeding and having expired vehicle registration.

During the stop, Trooper Johnson asked the driver for his license; the driver told Johnson that he did not have it, but identified himself as Anthony Gentry of Jasper.

During the course of the traffic stop, Trooper Johnson believed Gentry to have been operating his vehicle while intoxicated.

After field sobriety tests and blood testing, Gentry was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.14%. The legal limit for intoxication is 0.08%.

Johnson transported Gentry to the Dubois County Security Center.

While processing Gentry, jail staff found Gentry to be in possession of an Indiana Driver’s License that indicated he was 37 year old Brian Eugene Gentry of Jasper.

Arrested and Charged was Brian Eugene Gentry, 37
Jasper, IN

Staff compared documentation they had on file for Gentry and confirmed that he was Brian Gentry. Gentry had previous convictions for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was listed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a Habitual Traffic Violator.

Gentry’s Operating While Intoxicated charge was enhanced to a felony, and he was additionally charged with Operating while a Habitual Traffic Violator, false informing, and failure to identify himself. He was lodged without incident in the Dubois County Security Center.

Arrested and Charges:
Brian Eugene Gentry, 37
Jasper, IN
– Operating While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction in the last 5 years, Level 6 Felony
– Operating While a Habitual Traffic Violator, Level 6 Felony
– False Informing, Class A Misdemeanor
– Failure to Identify, Class C Misdemeanor

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April Bierlein, age 47

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April Bierlein, age 47, of Salem passed away on June 21, 2016 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1968 in Columbus, Indiana.

April was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford, Indiana. She was also involved with 4-H.

She is survived by her caregivers, Doug & Lisa Hoskins of Salem.

Preceded in death by: sister, Pamela Sue Dotts.

A Catholic Prayer service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral in Salem. Viewing will be from 6-8 PM

Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery in Bradford,

Indiana.

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