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Michelle Lynn “Shelly” Atkerson
Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Atkerson, 51, of Greenwood, IN passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Monday, July 15, 2024. Shelly was born to Michael and Barbara (Hoyt) Atkerson on December 26, 1972. Shelly was blessed with a beautiful spirit, contagious smile, and had a personality...
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
The Feed: Star Soul Food Destination Opens, Beloved Bakery Pauses Business
Oya Woodruff is closing her seafood destination after eight years in business. In a post to social media, Woodruff said she would shutter her eastside walk-up restaurant The Trap (3355 N. Keystone Ave., 317-762-6172) as of August 10. She hasn’t given a reason for the shutdown, but WISH noted that Woodruff announced a new job as a high school culinary arts instructor on Tuesday. Speaking with Indianapolis Monthly in 2023, Woodruff shared that after a post-pandemic mental and physical health revamp, she began to discover “new passions and exploring what wholeness looks like for me in exciting ways,” so this change is presumably the next step on her journey.
Bow hunting film tour comes to Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Indiana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) Chapter will host the Full Draw Film Tour at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin this Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Full Draw visits Franklin to unite outdoorsmen for a great night of adventure that will surely get...
YMCA Awarded DCCF Capital Grant
(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Community Foundation recently awarded its second capital campaign check since beginning its capital campaign grant process in 2023. The Decatur County Family YMCA was the recipient of a $50,000 grant to assist with roof repairs. The Y’s current roof is deteriorating from the...
MAN SENTENCED FOR SETTING FIRE TO CONNERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER'S HOUSE
(Connersville, IN)--Almost three years ago, Tommy Harrison drove from Alabama to set fire to his father’s home, Tommy Williams, who was also a member of Connersville City Council. Harrison also spray-painted a slur on the house to make it look like a racial incident. The family’s pets died in the fire. Now, Harrison has been sentenced. Harrison will spend just shy of five years in a federal prison. Court documents indicated that Harrison contacted Williams just before leaving Alabama, stopped in Kentucky to buy spray paint, and contacted Williams again about an hour after the fire was set.
‘American Modern’ officially launched with worldwide distribution
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The once-in-a-generation publication American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana, officially launched worldwide this week. The book, written by Columbus native Matt Shaw and photographed by Iwan Baan, is jointly published by The Monacelli Press and Landmark Columbus Foundation. Studio Lin designed the book. American Modern is...
Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
Federal authorities say an Alabama man will spend nearly five years in prison after he was found guilty of setting his father's home on fire and killing multiple pets. Tommy Harrison Sr., 34, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to crossing state lines to commit arson.
ACT Research: June Class Eight data reflects current market doldrums
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After May’s anomalous order number, June’s activity offered a more reflective view of current market conditions, as published in ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report. “The Class 8 backlog fell 15,516 units m/m in June to 127,917 units,”...
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
Silver Alert declared for 19-year-old missing from Greensburg
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Greensburg Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Wilson, an Indiana Silver Alert says. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. The 19-year-old woman was initially described as 4 feet, 11 inches, and 80 pounds. Indiana State Police later updated the Silver Alert to […]
More Than 100 Breweries Gather in an Indiana Corn Field for an Unforgettable Beer Festival
You can enjoy sampling cold beer all while winding through an 11-acre corn maze. Corn mazes are already a popular fall activity, but add in beer, and you've just taken it to a whole other level. I always enjoy a good beer festival, it's a great way to try a bunch of beers and find what you like, without the commitment of buying a 6-pack. You can try a taster, and if you don't like it, you can move on. I'm not even a huge fan of beer, but from attending local beer festivals, I've enjoyed trying different kinds, and to my surprise, I've actually found a few beers I like!
CPD conducting speed-focused patrols
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that its officers are conducting coordinated patrols throughout the city, focusing on speed enforcement. Over the next ten days, local law enforcement officers will work in teams to attempt to slow drivers down as part of Operation Pull Over.
‘Why can’t we get high together?’ Former Fortville teacher accused of grooming students with alcohol, THC vape pens
GREENFIELD, Ind. — A former Hancock County teacher was arrested Thursday morning after being accused of providing students alcohol and drugs. The Greenfield Police Department announced Brock Wedgeworth, 45, of Fortville, is facing four felony counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor – a level 6 felony. Wedgeworth is accused of supplying former […]
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