Saint Paul
LATEST NEWS
Police Incidents – July 19
400 block of White House Drive N.: Reported at 6:21 p.m. Wednesday that a battery had occurred. 7000 block of N. County Road 250 E., Greenwood: Reported at 11:51 a.m. Wednesday that a domestic battery with injury had occurred. Hit and Run. U.S. 31 S. and E. Stop 18: Reported...
Royce Carlton: Living the dream
A few short months ago, former Shelbyville baseball head coach Royce Carlton got the offer of a lifetime that many dream of: A ticket to the major leagues with the FCL Marlins based in Jupiter, Florida. He was forced to leave behind what he felt was his strongest Golden Bear...
Charles L. Wood
Charles L. Wood, 87 of Franklin and formerly of Brooksville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 with his four daughters by his side. He was born on August 14, 1936 in Sonora, Kentucky to Paul L. and Maggie L. (Coomer) Wood. He married Patricia (Azzarella) Wood. She survives. He is also survived by his four daughters, Deborah Beck (Lynn), Pam Prosser (Brent), Leslie Wood and Cheryl Moran (Kevin); ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and brother, Robert Wood (Sue); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents; brothers, George Wood, Larry Wood and Carl Wood; and his first wife, Ann (Sanders) Wood.
Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies, Edinburgh police investigating fatal accident on North U.S. 31
At approximately 12:11 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to an accident with injury near the intersection of North U.S. 31 and County Road West 800 North. Dispatch advised deputies that there was a male with significant injuries on the scene as a result of being struck by a vehicle. Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim had stopped to assist another motorist with their disabled vehicle.
C. Dale Waltz
C. Dale Waltz, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 17, 2024 at his home in Trafalgar with his family by his side. Dale was born January 13, 1931 at Atterbury, to his parents, the late James Leslie and Lena (Coy) Waltz. He was a 1949 graduate of Trafalgar High School and went on to serve as a Corporal with the 370th Engineer Company of the United States Army during the Korean War. Dale was honorably discharged on May 21, 1953 after returning from Baumholder, Germany. He retired in 1991 from Design Printing in Indianapolis where he worked as a Bindery Man. Prior to that, Dale held the same position at Progressive Printing in Indianapolis and Rexham Printing in Edinburgh. After retirement he worked for G R Smith &Son Contracting in Trafalgar. Dale also worked on his family farm raising cattle, pigs, chickens, corn and soybeans.
Local animal lover opens a new rescue
Most people around Connersville know the name MaKenzie Grothe if they have pets. Grothe has made quite the name for herself rescuing cats and dogs in the area and dedicates her free time to making a change in Connersville. Grothe, a native of Connersville, said it has always been a...
Greensburg Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing Teen, Mia Wilson
GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 19-year-old last seen in Greensburg. The Greensburg Police Department reported that Mia Wilson was last seen on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Wilson is an Asian woman, 5’2″ tall, and weighs 136 pounds. She has brown hair...
Franklin lauds long-time volunteer, car show organizer
After giving back for the last decade, a Franklin man was recognized for his service this week. John Wales was named the Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year Award at the city council meeting on Monday. Mayor Steve Barnett said the city’s annual volunteer award is named after the Williams couple “for their commitment of time, energy and efforts they devoted (to) our Franklin community.”
Church notes for July 20
Services take place Sunday unless otherwise noted. The church is located at 1202 E. Fifth St. Services are at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sermons are posted at www.apcgi.org/Live and also viewable on the church’s Facebook page. Activities: Bible study/VBS Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Catalyst Prayer, 10 a.m. July...
City police calls – July 21
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies. Michael T. Caruthers, 42, Fairland, Bartholomew County warrant, 5:24 p.m., by the Bartholomew County warrant, released on $10,000 bond. Noe C. Ocampo, 40, of 3641 Triangle Court, Columbus, Bartholomew...
Trine harriers release fall schedule
ANGOLA — The Trine University cross country programs released their 2024 fall schedules earlier this month. The Thunder teams will open in the Franklin Grizzly Invitational on Sept. 7 at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville. That park will host the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 16.
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.
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, located at 2000 West Main Street. […]
Man Sentenced in Connersville Federal Arson Case
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison for committing arson in Connersville, Indiana. In October 2021, Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama, drove to Connersville, Indiana to burn down his father’s house. He used gasoline to light the inside and outside of...
Coolest air in weeks arriving in Central Indiana
Get ready for a pattern shift that’s underway as of this writing! We’ve been stuck with moisture-filled southerly flow bringing up the hot temperatures, muggy dew points and periodic storms around here. These things are about to be a thing of the past thanks to a cold front that has passed through. This pattern also seems to stick around for some time around the Hoosier State.
Bryan Hoeing Appreciates Career So Far
What’s next for the most prominent local player in the major leagues? Hard to tell. 2015 Batesville High grad Bryan Hoeing may resume his relief pitching role, or be forced by other pitchers’ injuries to start more games, besides the ones he opened in recent weeks. Hoeing tells our Rob Lafary this week in the Osgood Journal that despite not getting into last week’s Reds games in Cincy, just being there was, in his words, “one of the coolest moments of my baseball career.” He recalls multiple boyhood trips there with his family.
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...
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.