Saint Paul
LATEST NEWS
Statewide Silver Alert Declared after Disappearance of Mia Wilson, age 19 from Greensburg, Indiana
GREENSBURG, IN - The Greensburg Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Wilson, a 19 year old Asian female. Wilson is 5 feet 2 inches tall, 136 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes. Mia is...
Worldwide technology outage has local implications
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus is facing minor disruptions due to a global technology outage and officials are asking for the community’s patience as they address these issues. Authorities say that teams are working to resolve the situation and maintain the high service standards that residents expect.
Former Indiana State Representative Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Bribes from Casino Company
INDIANAPOLIS – Sean Eberhart, 58, of Shelbyville, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. According to court documents, from 2006 to 2022, Sean Eberhart served as the...
Promotions and Awards
Greensburg Fire Department Announces Promotions, Awards at Recognition Ceremony. Greensburg, IN – The Greensburg Fire Department announced promotions, recipients of the Life Saving Award, and Firefighter of the Year at their 2024 Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, July 16. The awards and promotions announced are as follows:. Promotions. Assistant Chief...
Former Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Providing Drugs and Alcohol to Students
A former teacher at Mt. Vernon and New Palestine School Corporations, Brock Wedgeworth, has been arrested for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to students. The 45-year-old Fortville resident was taken into custody Thursday morning by detectives from the Greenfield and Fortville Police Departments. The incidents reportedly did not occur on school property. Authorities urge anyone with additional information about Wedgeworth to contact the Greenfield Police Department at 317-477-4410.
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.
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Greensburg Woman
(Greensburg, IN) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 19-year-old Greensburg woman. The Greensburg Police Department says Mia Wilson is Asian, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 136 pounds, and has brown hair with brown eyes. She was last seen around 6 p.m. Wednesday wearing a pink...
Silver Alert declared for Greensburg teen
INDIANA (WFFT) —Indiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a Greensburg teen. Mia Wilson, 19, is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 136 pounds and has brown eyes and hair. She was last seen on July 17 at 6 p.m. The teen was wearing a pink top,...
Rose Marie Albertson
Mrs. Rose Marie Albertson, 85, of Carmel, formerly of Morristown and Pekin, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 in Carmel. Mrs. Albertson was born on March 12, 1939 to Forrest I. and Pauline (Ashabraner) Gray in Washington County, Indiana. She was raised in Pekin and graduated from Pekin High School in 1957. She married Lowell E. Albertson on July 12, 1957 in her parents’ home. She continued to live in the Pekin area until 1977, when the family moved to Morristown, Indiana. Her husband preceded her in death on December 12, 2023.
Sr. Barbara Ann James, OSF
Sr. Barbara James, age 82, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana, died on July 18, 2024, at the Motherhouse in Oldenburg. Born December 11, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the youngest of four children born to Arthur and Ruth (nee:Tillinghost) James. Her father was a salesman, and her mother was a housewife.
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!
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.
Parkside Elementary School announces ribbon cutting
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Parkside Elementary School, at 1400 Parkside Dr. in Columbus, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony following mass renovations that began in 2022. The celebration will be on Monday, August 5, at 3:30 p.m. The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) says the two-year, $12 million project refurbished the...
Son sentenced to prison in arson of home of father, a Connersville councilor
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Birmingham, Alabama, man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after he traveled to Connersville, Indiana, to commit arson at the home of his father, a city councilor, the U.S. Department of Justice says. A grand jury in February 2022 indicted Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. on a charge of interstate […]
Southwestern Spartans Celebrate Academic Excellence with NJCAA Recognition
Charlotte, NC – July 18, 2024 – Southwestern Community College proudly announces that its student-athletes have once again distinguished themselves academically, with all eligible teams achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher as recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This achievement reflects the Spartans' dedication to academic success alongside their athletic pursuits.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.