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JPD receives a domestic battery call
ON 08/15/2023 THE JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A 911 ADV OF A PHYSICAL DOMESTIC THAT OCCURRED. UPON OFFICERS ARRIVAL IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MALE SUBJECT, LARRY MARCUM, HAD LEFT ON FOOT. OFFICERS LOCATED LARRY SUBJECT AT BATTERIES NOW AND TRANSPORTED HIM TO THE JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHILE ONSCENE A FEMALE SUBJECT, BRENDA MARCUM, APPROACHED THE OFFICER AND THE VICTIM. BRENDA SUBJECT MADE THREATS TOWARDS THE VICTIM AND WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED TO THE JASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT. THROUGHOUT THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THE LARRY SUBJECT HAD STRUCK HIS FIANCE IN THE FACE. BRENDA AND LARRY SUBJECT WERE TRANSPORTED AND LODGED INTO THE DUBOIS COUNTY SECURITY CENTER ON THE CHARGES OF:
HTF Preview: Heritage Hills setting their own standards for 2024
LINCOLN CITY, Ind. (WEHT) – After making the state championship game in 2023, the Patriots are focused on their day-by-day work instead of the bigger picture. Watch the story above for their 2024 season outlook.
Reitz Panthers want playoff success after undefeated 2023 regular season
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Let’s get down to business, another football preview to kick off sports tonight. We stay right in town, just a short drive from the station to check out a practice at Reitz High School. Last year was a great one for the Panthers, going undefeated...
All about “The Sip New Albany,” a new downtown event on Sat., Aug. 17
We have received an information release about this new event in New Albany, which is being held on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 410 Pearl St.: “The Sip New Albany.” I’ve lightly edited the release to provide readers with the highlights. — Join...
US company makes major breakthrough with first-of-its-kind clean battery technology: 'A transformative, scalable solution addressing critical challenges'
Ateios Systems, a battery component maker from Newberry, Indiana, is saying adios to harmful forever chemicals. The company's unique electrode manufacturing process also provides for a 20% cost reduction, 50% increased energy density, and reduces energy consumption during the build by an astounding 82%, all per Ateios. It's "a transformative,...
Newburgh picks a familiar name in Evansville to be town manager
Newburgh has a new town manager. Chris Cooke, longtime superintendent of Evansville City Cemeteries, got the job Wednesday night when the Newburgh Town Council formally voted to hire him. Cooke replaces Christy Powell, who left in April to become community development director for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP). The Town Council also promoted...
Community members honor 9-year-old girl after her passing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) - The community of Henderson is rallying behind one family who is mourning the loss of their sweet daughter Lucy after she passed on Tuesday. She was a daughter, sister, and friend to many. The past week, Henderson has been a sea of pink to honor Lucy Nash. The 9-year-old girl who was a fierce baseball player who was a light to everyone she knew.
15-year-old child found after being reported as missing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The parents of 15-year-old Chase Thompson say he has been returned safe. Police say 15-year-old Chase Thompson was reported missing by his parents Wednesday. The details of Thompson’s return have not yet been released.
Indiana State Fair announces 2024 ‘Taste of the Fair’ winners
INDIANAPOLIS — As the Indiana State Fair comes to a close on Sunday, officials announced the 2024 “Taste of the Fair” winners, highlighting fair concessionaires who push boundaries and think outside the box for their offerings. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair, the winners of this year’s contest include: The three […]
Indiana awards $1.05M in grants to accelerate entrepreneurship
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced Thursday that $1.05 million in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its new Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). This investment will help power 32 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection, and acceleration across Indiana, with a particular focus on underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
Hoosier teachers sounding off against new diploma standards
More people who work within education in Indiana are continuing to say that Indiana’s proposed new diploma standards for high schoolers will fall short of what Hoosier kids need to be successful. In a simple summation, the new GPS diploma standards are geared toward helping kids for a particular...
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