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NVPD: Man pulled gun, resisted after traffic stop
NORTH VERNON — A North Vernon man who police say pulled a weapon after he was stopped Thursday night for speeding faces felony resisting and firearm charges as well as misdemeanor drunken-driving counts. The suspect and a North Vernon police officer were treated for injuries after the arrest. Andy...
Newtown defeats Franklin Twp.
Blue Dawgs gain 4-1 victory to end FT’s season in Section 6 11-12 tournament. Ben Moyer always believed it could be a special summer for Franklin Township’s 11-12-year-old All-Stars. Moyer knew the squad had talent. The Franklin mentor saw a team that had toughness and was battle-tested. And...
Library's Summer Reading Completion party Monday, other upcoming events
The Shelby County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program officially ends this Saturday, July 20. The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch will celebrate with a Summer Reading Olympics event from 2-3 p.m., where attendees can play games and receive prizes galore, according to the library’s event calendar.
On the record for July 19
Casey Dean Cockerham, 42, Brownstown, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, intimidation with a deadly weapon, bond pending or no bond required, 3 p.m. Thursday. Nathan O. Garrett, 50, Edinburgh, possession of methamphetamine, bond pending or no bond required, 12:25 p.m. Thursday. Lawrence Andrew Turnbloom, 29, Franklin, possession of methamphetamine,...
Eastern Bartholomew Water has boil water advisory
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp says there is a water outage due to a main break in an area near County Road 450East and State Road 46. Another utility company damaged a water main, company officials said. The repair is expected to take two to four hours....
Morristown Council to move forward with developing grass lot to parking
The Morristown Council came out of its special meeting Thursday with a direction for what to do with the empty grass lot next to Longbranch Saloon. The council took no formal action on the discussion it held.
Region police calls – July 19
Devhan Barnes, 28, North Vernon, domestic battery, strangulation, 8:06 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $2,055 bond. Allison Holwager, 20, North Vernon, warrant, 2:10 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond. Teresa Thompson, 48, North Vernon, warrant, 5:10 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department,...
Thrive Alliance names new Dementia Outreach Specialist
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Thrive Alliance recently appointed Jennifer Moffatt as Dementia Outreach Specialist. In her new role, Moffatt will implement the State of Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) for Thrive Alliance’s PSA (Planning and Service Area). Intending to improve Indiana’s dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP...
Holton Jamboree set for Sept. 7
Holton Fire Chief Dale Comer, along with Daryl Franklin, attended the Holton Town Board meeting July 10, at the Holton Community Building. They were there on official business about the upcoming Holton Jamboree, which is set for September 7, at the park in town. This event was something people looked...
Columbus East grad is newest CPD member
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) welcomed its newest officer, Thomas “Brandon” Brooks, at a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday morning. Columbus Corporate Counsel Alex Whitted swore in Brooks at the City of Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Brooks, a native...
DCMH Launches Same-Day Appointment Service
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of its new same-day appointment service, providing same-day care for illnesses and injuries. This initiative enhances accessibility and convenience for patients, ensuring they receive timely medical attention without the need for long-distance travel or extended wait times.
Edinburg wastewater treatment plant improvements underway
Edinburg is working to improve their wastewater treatment plant. The work includes improving the processing of solid materials and to demolish outdated parts of the plant. Officials say it's necessary to keep up with the growth of the city. "It's important just to be able to make sure that we're...
3 Men Arrested After Robberies of Dollar General Stores in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Three men were arrested for their accused involvement in two separate robberies that occurred just minutes apart last week at Dollar General stores in Greenfield. At 7:06 p.m. on July 8, Greenfield Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery at Dollar General,...
Keeping the Faith: A Conversation with Pastor Ed Cottrell
At first glance, Pastor Ed Cottrell’s journey to the ministry seems like any other. However, upon closer inspection the events that carved his path -- ultimately leading to the pulpit -- were anything but ordinary. Nearly 30 years ago, Cottrell, who has worked in fire and EMS his entire...
Large Hail Accompanies Strong to Severe Storms
(Southeastern IN) – Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Monday evening in Ripley and Decatur counties after heavy rain and storms rumbled through the area. Large hail fell in Greensburg, and there was some rotation spotted on the ground and on radar in the Westport area (pictured). However, there...
Toyota Material Handling Lifts Communities Nationwide
COLUMBUS, Ind. (July 18, 2024) – Toyota Material Handling and its nationwide network of dealers showcased its commitment to improving their local communities during the company’s annual ‘Lift the Community Day’. Since 2021, Toyota associates have participated in an annual day-long philanthropic event near Toyota’s Columbus, Indiana, headquarters. This year the initiative expanded to include participation from Toyota’s dealers, increasing the impact on communities throughout the U.S.
Former Hope Educator Honored with Simon Youth Foundation Award
Former Hope educator, Todd Grimes, has been honored as the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Simon Youth Foundation (SYF). Grimes, who is lead teacher at Simon Youth Academy at. Greenfield-Central High School, a part of Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation, and an HSJ Online contributor, says he “just happened to be at the SYF National Conference in Orlando” in November 2023 when he found out he’d been given the honor.
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