L-R: EMT Doug Hall, RN Micah Stemm, WVCF PLUS Coordinator Jackie Storm and Pilot Robert Gaudet/ Submitted photo
Honey Creek Fire Department Photo
Honey Creek Fire responds to brushfire, asks smokers to be more careful
Honey Creek Fire Department responded to a brush fire on the side of a Vigo County roadway yesterday, in the area of 5400 Block of McDaniel Road around 2:30 p.m.
Batallion Chief Josh Sittler stated today that the brush fire was not near any structures. No injuries were reported.
Honey Creek Fire Department would like to remind everyone to properly discard smoking materials.
(Aug. 4)
Honey Creek Fire Department responded to a brush fire on the side of a Vigo County roadway yesterday, in the area of 5400 Block of McDaniel Road around 2:30 p.m.
Batallion Chief Josh Sittler stated today that the brush fire was not near any structures. No injuries were reported.
Honey Creek Fire Department would like to remind everyone to properly discard smoking materials.
(Aug. 4)
DNR Photo
DNR: Man rescued from top of low-head dam
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Law Enforcement
BRIDGETON- Nathan Jackson, 18, of Mecca, was rescued after being stranded on a log on top of the Bridgeton low-head dam.
The swift water rescue stemmed from a 911 call placed to Parke County Sheriff’s Department, stating a man was trapped on the Bridgeton low-head dam. Mr. Jackson had leapt from the Bridgeton Road where it spans Raccoon Creek. The current was too swift for Mr. Jackson to return to shore; he managed to grab a fallen log stuck on the top of the dam structure.
Indiana Conservation Officer Lieutenant Kent Hutchins deployed a rope retrieval system and pulled Mr. Jackson to safety. Mr. Jackson sustained no serious injuries from the incident.
Pending completion of the investigation, a charge of criminal recklessness, a Class B misdemeanor, may be filed. Criminal recklessness is defined as “A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally performs an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person commits criminal recklessness.”
Low-head dam locations present a serious threat to anyone on or near the water in their vicinity. Indiana Conservation Officers recommend extreme caution around these locations, especially during periods of high water.
Assisting with the rescue was Parke County Sheriff’s Department and multiple Bridgeton First Responders.
(Aug.3)
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 1-7 Aug 2015
Le Leche League International
www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is pleased to announce that the slogan for WBW 2015 is: BREASTFEEDING AND WORK: LET'S MAKE IT WORK!
Join WABA, La Leche League International and partners in the WBW 2015 campaign calling for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, it is necessary that she is empowered in claiming her and her baby's right to breastfeed. The Innocenti Declaration (1990) recognised that breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for infants and contributes to their healthy growth and development. There is much that remains to be done despite 25 years of hard work, particularly on the fourth Innocenti target that calls on governments to “...enact imaginative legislation protecting the breastfeeding rights of working women and establish means for its enforcement”.
What you can do!
1) Visit the WBW Website: http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/ - a one stop centre for information on the theme, and materials and resources you can download! Translations are also available in Spanish, French, Greek, Portuguese, Chinese, and others.
2) Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by organising an activity or join a WBW event – and make a PLEDGE for your event! See the simple Pledge Form here:worldbreastfeedingweek.org/pdf/wbw2015-pledgeform.doc Once you do so WABA can share it on our special Pledge Map on the WBW 2015 website, see:worldbreastfeedingweek.org/pledges.shtml
3) Share information on World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2015 with your family, friends, colleagues, in your workplaces, with local authorities, your governments etc.
4) Once you have organised your event, send us your report (a report guide will be provided on the website), and in return we will send you a specially created WBW 2015 Certificate acknowledging your wonderful efforts!
For more information contact: Jennifer Mourin, WABA WBW Global Coordinator. Email: wbw@waba.org.my
NB: WABA does not accept sponsorship of any kind from companies producing breastmilk substitutes, related equipment and complementary foods. WABA encourages all participants of World Breastfeeding Week to respect and follow this ethical position.
(July 31)
ICN Note: Also, see A New Perspective blog about breastfeeding.
Le Leche League International
www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is pleased to announce that the slogan for WBW 2015 is: BREASTFEEDING AND WORK: LET'S MAKE IT WORK!
Join WABA, La Leche League International and partners in the WBW 2015 campaign calling for concerted global action to support women to combine breastfeeding and work. Whether a woman is working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, it is necessary that she is empowered in claiming her and her baby's right to breastfeed. The Innocenti Declaration (1990) recognised that breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for infants and contributes to their healthy growth and development. There is much that remains to be done despite 25 years of hard work, particularly on the fourth Innocenti target that calls on governments to “...enact imaginative legislation protecting the breastfeeding rights of working women and establish means for its enforcement”.
What you can do!
1) Visit the WBW Website: http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/ - a one stop centre for information on the theme, and materials and resources you can download! Translations are also available in Spanish, French, Greek, Portuguese, Chinese, and others.
2) Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by organising an activity or join a WBW event – and make a PLEDGE for your event! See the simple Pledge Form here:worldbreastfeedingweek.org/pdf/wbw2015-pledgeform.doc Once you do so WABA can share it on our special Pledge Map on the WBW 2015 website, see:worldbreastfeedingweek.org/pledges.shtml
3) Share information on World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2015 with your family, friends, colleagues, in your workplaces, with local authorities, your governments etc.
4) Once you have organised your event, send us your report (a report guide will be provided on the website), and in return we will send you a specially created WBW 2015 Certificate acknowledging your wonderful efforts!
For more information contact: Jennifer Mourin, WABA WBW Global Coordinator. Email: wbw@waba.org.my
NB: WABA does not accept sponsorship of any kind from companies producing breastmilk substitutes, related equipment and complementary foods. WABA encourages all participants of World Breastfeeding Week to respect and follow this ethical position.
(July 31)
ICN Note: Also, see A New Perspective blog about breastfeeding.
Community School of the Arts’ painting exhibition at Clabber Girl through August
Indiana State University
Works of art by adult participants in the Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts’ summer painting classes will be on display at the Clabber Girl Gallery through Aug. 28.
An opening reception will take place during First Friday festivities, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Live music will be provided by Dylan Raymond.
Participating in the exhibition are Chia an Chao, Leslie Johnson, Crystal June-Danford, Hank Metzger, Liz Metzger, Gary Morris, Saundra Newsom, Milli Hoffman-Patrick, Cheryl Redman and Cathy Warner.
Plein-air painting, taught by Jo Anne Fiscus, allowed students to paint on location and covered topics including how to stain canvas, draw directly with paint, mix color, paint texture and deal with constantly changing light. Indoor acrylic painting, taught by Sarah Cole, introduced students to the genres of still life, portraiture and landscape.
Indoor painting and drawing workshops resume mid-September and are designed for individuals with beginning to intermediate experience levels. For more information, call the Community School of the Arts’ office at 812-237-2575.
Clabber Girl is located at 900 Wabash Ave. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday.
(July 31)
Indiana State University
Works of art by adult participants in the Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts’ summer painting classes will be on display at the Clabber Girl Gallery through Aug. 28.
An opening reception will take place during First Friday festivities, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Live music will be provided by Dylan Raymond.
Participating in the exhibition are Chia an Chao, Leslie Johnson, Crystal June-Danford, Hank Metzger, Liz Metzger, Gary Morris, Saundra Newsom, Milli Hoffman-Patrick, Cheryl Redman and Cathy Warner.
Plein-air painting, taught by Jo Anne Fiscus, allowed students to paint on location and covered topics including how to stain canvas, draw directly with paint, mix color, paint texture and deal with constantly changing light. Indoor acrylic painting, taught by Sarah Cole, introduced students to the genres of still life, portraiture and landscape.
Indoor painting and drawing workshops resume mid-September and are designed for individuals with beginning to intermediate experience levels. For more information, call the Community School of the Arts’ office at 812-237-2575.
Clabber Girl is located at 900 Wabash Ave. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday.
(July 31)
ICN Photo
Firefighers call vacant house blaze suspicious
The Terre Haute Fire Department is investigating what officials describe as a suspicious early morning fire.
Terre Haute Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of a vacant house at 514 Gilbert Avenue on the city's south side just after 2:30 a.m. today, according to the report. The house is directly across from another house that was subject to arson last month. It is unclear if the two fires are related.
(July 28)
The Terre Haute Fire Department is investigating what officials describe as a suspicious early morning fire.
Terre Haute Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of a vacant house at 514 Gilbert Avenue on the city's south side just after 2:30 a.m. today, according to the report. The house is directly across from another house that was subject to arson last month. It is unclear if the two fires are related.
(July 28)
Stearley
ISP Detective Stearley promoted to CSI sergeant
Indiana State Police, Putnamville District
On Monday, July 20, 2015, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Samuel J. Stearley of the Putnamville District to the rank of Sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator. Stearley received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process.
As a Crime Scene Investigator, a portion of his duties will include, but not be limited to, responding and conducting crime scene investigations, preserving, collecting and documenting forensic evidence, providing crime scene testimony for trials, and assisting officers and agencies with matters concerning crime scene investigations. Sergeant Stearley’s office will be at the Putnamville Post where he will primarily be responsible for crime scene investigations within the Putnamville District, but may be utilized anywhere else in the state.
Sergeant Stearley is a 27 year veteran of the ISP having graduated from the 45thRecruit School on December 19, 1987. He was initially assigned to the Indiana Toll Road District and ultimately transferred to the former Terre Haute Post in 1989 and primarily patrolled Clay County. In 2008, Stearley earned a position as a detective and has been in that position until his recent promotion to Crime Scene Investigator. Sergeant Stearley served one year as a field training officer, four years on the Tactical Intervention Platoon, and five years in marijuana eradication. He is a past Speed Timing Device instructor and most recently a 24-year Firearms Instructor. Stearley is also the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.
Detective Stearley is a Clay County native having graduated from Brazil High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College. He is married with four children and resides in rural Clay County with his wife Kelsey.
(July 22)
Indiana State Police, Putnamville District
On Monday, July 20, 2015, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Samuel J. Stearley of the Putnamville District to the rank of Sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator. Stearley received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process.
As a Crime Scene Investigator, a portion of his duties will include, but not be limited to, responding and conducting crime scene investigations, preserving, collecting and documenting forensic evidence, providing crime scene testimony for trials, and assisting officers and agencies with matters concerning crime scene investigations. Sergeant Stearley’s office will be at the Putnamville Post where he will primarily be responsible for crime scene investigations within the Putnamville District, but may be utilized anywhere else in the state.
Sergeant Stearley is a 27 year veteran of the ISP having graduated from the 45thRecruit School on December 19, 1987. He was initially assigned to the Indiana Toll Road District and ultimately transferred to the former Terre Haute Post in 1989 and primarily patrolled Clay County. In 2008, Stearley earned a position as a detective and has been in that position until his recent promotion to Crime Scene Investigator. Sergeant Stearley served one year as a field training officer, four years on the Tactical Intervention Platoon, and five years in marijuana eradication. He is a past Speed Timing Device instructor and most recently a 24-year Firearms Instructor. Stearley is also the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.
Detective Stearley is a Clay County native having graduated from Brazil High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College. He is married with four children and resides in rural Clay County with his wife Kelsey.
(July 22)
Gov. Pence: Flags to be flown at half-staff to mourn slain service members
The Terre Haute National Guard Armory on Maple Avenue is pictured with the U.S. Flag at half-staff tonight, as directed by the governor of Indiana until July 28. (ICN Photo)
INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mike Pence has declared a period of mourning in the wake of last week's shooting in Tennessee which took the lives of four U.S. Marines and one Navy Sailor and is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff beginning today, July 21. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 28.
Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to these brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our nation and our freedom.
(July 21)
'Cops Cycling for Survivors' group makes memorable stop at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
CARLISLE- Today, on the eighth day on the road for Cops Cycling for Survivors, participants made a memorable stop at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF).
The ride hits home for Wabash Valley Correctional Facility staff. In 2013, WVCF Officer Timothy Betts, who passed away August 26, 2012, was one of two officers honored by Cops Cycling for Survivors. The Greene County native, a 15-year WVCF veteran, died of a heart attack while escorting an unruly offender to segregation.
During this leg of their 13-day journey from Terre Haute to Princeton, the group joined WVCF staff for a ceremony, marking their third consecutive visit to the maximum-security facility and the largest reception for the riders, as they make their way around the state.
All available staff lined up on the front administration sidewalk to welcome the group as they arrived at the facility around 10:45 a.m.
Superintendent Richard Brown presented a $500 donation to the group on behalf of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. The CCFS, during a brief ceremony, read the Officer Down Memorial page of fallen Indiana Department of Correction Officers.
Family members also were in attendence on this special day of remembrance. Amy Burton, daughter of our fallen officer, Tim Betts, presented Cops Cycling for Survivors a check for $500 on behalf of her Mom, Gloria. and the Betts family.
The CCFS crew enjoyed a brief break and lunch provided by their WVCF hosts before they resumed their 1,000 mile goodwill mission.
Cops Cycling for Survivors (CCFS) is a group of active police and civilian riders who raise awareness and support law enforcement survivors through their annual bicycle tour around the State of Indiana.
The cyclists also raise funds to be utilized to assist survivors with emotional and financial support. A donation from WVCF’s Inside Out Dads & PLUS (Purposeful Living Units Serve) programs will be presented to the group during the memorial ceremony.
(July 20)
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
CARLISLE- Today, on the eighth day on the road for Cops Cycling for Survivors, participants made a memorable stop at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF).
The ride hits home for Wabash Valley Correctional Facility staff. In 2013, WVCF Officer Timothy Betts, who passed away August 26, 2012, was one of two officers honored by Cops Cycling for Survivors. The Greene County native, a 15-year WVCF veteran, died of a heart attack while escorting an unruly offender to segregation.
During this leg of their 13-day journey from Terre Haute to Princeton, the group joined WVCF staff for a ceremony, marking their third consecutive visit to the maximum-security facility and the largest reception for the riders, as they make their way around the state.
All available staff lined up on the front administration sidewalk to welcome the group as they arrived at the facility around 10:45 a.m.
Superintendent Richard Brown presented a $500 donation to the group on behalf of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. The CCFS, during a brief ceremony, read the Officer Down Memorial page of fallen Indiana Department of Correction Officers.
Family members also were in attendence on this special day of remembrance. Amy Burton, daughter of our fallen officer, Tim Betts, presented Cops Cycling for Survivors a check for $500 on behalf of her Mom, Gloria. and the Betts family.
The CCFS crew enjoyed a brief break and lunch provided by their WVCF hosts before they resumed their 1,000 mile goodwill mission.
Cops Cycling for Survivors (CCFS) is a group of active police and civilian riders who raise awareness and support law enforcement survivors through their annual bicycle tour around the State of Indiana.
The cyclists also raise funds to be utilized to assist survivors with emotional and financial support. A donation from WVCF’s Inside Out Dads & PLUS (Purposeful Living Units Serve) programs will be presented to the group during the memorial ceremony.
(July 20)
Gov. Pence steps up National Guard security measures, permits Guard to arm personnel
Press release
INDIANAPOLIS– Effective immediately, Governor Mike Pence has directed Indiana Adjutant General, Major General Courtney Carr in cooperation with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities and installations in Indiana, in the wake of the recent attack on military personnel and facilities in Tennessee.
Today Governor Mike Pence issued an Executive Order directing the Adjutant General to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities including recruiting storefronts across the state. The Executive Order authorizes the Adjutant General to permit the Guard to arm military personnel at the state's Guard facilities and recruiting offices and directs several state agencies to assist the Indiana National Guard in implementing this policy in accordance with Indiana state law. Governor Pence is the Commander in Chief of the Indiana National Guard. The Executive Order text can be found in full attached.
The Governor also issued the following statement.
"In the wake of the attacks that claimed four United States Marines and one Navy sailor in Tennessee, I have directed the Indiana National Guard to take appropriate steps to enhance security at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting offices. I have also directed Major General Corey Carr, the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, to authorize the arming of military personnel at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting storefronts in accordance with state and federal law.
"As commander-in-chief of the Indiana National Guard, I will not permit our citizen-soldiers to remain unable to defend themselves and our citizens at facilities in our state. Hoosiers may be assured that those who have stepped forward to defend our state and nation will have the ability to defend themselves."
(July 18)
Press release
INDIANAPOLIS– Effective immediately, Governor Mike Pence has directed Indiana Adjutant General, Major General Courtney Carr in cooperation with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities and installations in Indiana, in the wake of the recent attack on military personnel and facilities in Tennessee.
Today Governor Mike Pence issued an Executive Order directing the Adjutant General to enhance security measures at all Indiana National Guard facilities including recruiting storefronts across the state. The Executive Order authorizes the Adjutant General to permit the Guard to arm military personnel at the state's Guard facilities and recruiting offices and directs several state agencies to assist the Indiana National Guard in implementing this policy in accordance with Indiana state law. Governor Pence is the Commander in Chief of the Indiana National Guard. The Executive Order text can be found in full attached.
The Governor also issued the following statement.
"In the wake of the attacks that claimed four United States Marines and one Navy sailor in Tennessee, I have directed the Indiana National Guard to take appropriate steps to enhance security at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting offices. I have also directed Major General Corey Carr, the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, to authorize the arming of military personnel at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting storefronts in accordance with state and federal law.
"As commander-in-chief of the Indiana National Guard, I will not permit our citizen-soldiers to remain unable to defend themselves and our citizens at facilities in our state. Hoosiers may be assured that those who have stepped forward to defend our state and nation will have the ability to defend themselves."
(July 18)
Pictured right to left: IDOC Commissioner Bruce Lemmon, Training Officer Elise McDaniel, Sgt. James Phillips, Sgt. Steven Lantrip, Training Officer Patrick Arnold, Sgt. John Wolfe and WVCF Superintendent Richard Brown (WVCF Photo)
WVCF E-Squad Field Commander Lt. Jonathon Hendrickson and Mary Loudermilk (WVCF Photo)
Department of Correction Commissioner honors Emergency Squad members for service
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
CARLISLE-- Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) Emergency Squad members have been honored for community service, helping a senior citizen on the move.
Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Commissioner Bruce Lemmon presented the team with Commissioner Outstanding Service Coins and Letters of Commendation. E-Squad members, on their own time, volunteered at the Breckenridge Commons Assisted Living Facility (Sullivan, Indiana) to help resident Mary Loudermilk. She wanted to move from one apartment to another, to be closer to the nurses’ station.
Mary’s son, Pete, could not do it alone and hiring a moving team is expensive. Once E-Squad Field Commander Jonathon Hendrickson of Sullivan heard about Mary’s dilemma he and his band of volunteers made their move. Ms. Loudermilk is now comfortably settled in her new apartment.
Commissioner Lemmon said, “The squad members all have families, busy schedules and other commitments, yet taking the time to help someone, once again shows the commitment, dedication and character of our IDOC team.” Superintendent Richard Brown added, “This was a very nice gesture and I am proud of all of them!” The crew said they got in a good workout but more importantly gave someone in need some peace of mind.
July 16)
Website photo
Woman arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into prison
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
CARLISLE: A Hendricks County woman has been jailed on numerous charges, after trying to smuggle heroin into the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF).
Twenty-five- year-old Lynise Rene Beard of Avon, Indiana, entered the visitor processing area of the maximum-security facility shortly after 9:00 a.m. for an offender visit. Acting on gathered intelligence she was stopped by facility Office of Investigation and Intelligence (OII) staff for questioning.
Beard refused to cooperate and resisted investigators while trying to leave WVCF, as efforts were underway to secure a search warrant. Once the search warrant was authorized Beard surrendered a round plastic wrapped object taped to her body which tested positive for three grams of heroin.
Wabash Valley OII investigators arrested Beard and transported her to the Sullivan County Jail. She faces preliminary charges of Possession of Heroin, Attempted Trafficking of a Controlled Substance to an Inmate, both felonies, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a misdemeanor. Bond was set at $27 thousand dollars, ten percent allowed.
The name of the offender she was attempting to visit has not been released as the criminal investigation continues. The offender has been placed in a restricted status housing unit.
(July 11)
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
CARLISLE: A Hendricks County woman has been jailed on numerous charges, after trying to smuggle heroin into the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF).
Twenty-five- year-old Lynise Rene Beard of Avon, Indiana, entered the visitor processing area of the maximum-security facility shortly after 9:00 a.m. for an offender visit. Acting on gathered intelligence she was stopped by facility Office of Investigation and Intelligence (OII) staff for questioning.
Beard refused to cooperate and resisted investigators while trying to leave WVCF, as efforts were underway to secure a search warrant. Once the search warrant was authorized Beard surrendered a round plastic wrapped object taped to her body which tested positive for three grams of heroin.
Wabash Valley OII investigators arrested Beard and transported her to the Sullivan County Jail. She faces preliminary charges of Possession of Heroin, Attempted Trafficking of a Controlled Substance to an Inmate, both felonies, and Resisting Law Enforcement, a misdemeanor. Bond was set at $27 thousand dollars, ten percent allowed.
The name of the offender she was attempting to visit has not been released as the criminal investigation continues. The offender has been placed in a restricted status housing unit.
(July 11)
INDOT seeks members for ADA Advisory Group
Indiana Department of Transportation
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applications from Indiana residents for membership in its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Community Advisory Working Group.
INDOT seeks individuals from a broad cross-section of Indiana for its ADA Advisory Working Group, and membership is open to any individual. In particular, individuals with disabilities, disability advocates, or individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
About the ADA Working Group, Transition PlanSelected working group members provide information and recommendations regarding INDOT’s ADA Transition Plan, including efforts to increase the public involvement of persons with disabilities in transportation planning. The voluntary consultative group meets quarterly at various locations throughout the state.
The ADA Transition Plan examines INDOT’s current facilities and services for artificial access barriers to persons with disabilities. INDOT uses this plan to quantify and prioritize changes that will bring its programs and practices into compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all related statutes, regulations and directives.
The document is available for review in Microsoft Word and PDF format on INDOT’s website atwww.in.gov/indot/3036.htm.
How to apply
Individuals interested in becoming members should submit a letter of interest or a resume by Aug. 3 to Erin L. Hall, INDOT’s Title VI/ADA Program Manager, via email at ehall2@indot.in.gov or via fax at 317-233-0891. Applications may also be sent via mail to 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N750, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
(July 9)
Indiana Department of Transportation
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applications from Indiana residents for membership in its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Community Advisory Working Group.
INDOT seeks individuals from a broad cross-section of Indiana for its ADA Advisory Working Group, and membership is open to any individual. In particular, individuals with disabilities, disability advocates, or individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
About the ADA Working Group, Transition PlanSelected working group members provide information and recommendations regarding INDOT’s ADA Transition Plan, including efforts to increase the public involvement of persons with disabilities in transportation planning. The voluntary consultative group meets quarterly at various locations throughout the state.
The ADA Transition Plan examines INDOT’s current facilities and services for artificial access barriers to persons with disabilities. INDOT uses this plan to quantify and prioritize changes that will bring its programs and practices into compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all related statutes, regulations and directives.
The document is available for review in Microsoft Word and PDF format on INDOT’s website atwww.in.gov/indot/3036.htm.
How to apply
Individuals interested in becoming members should submit a letter of interest or a resume by Aug. 3 to Erin L. Hall, INDOT’s Title VI/ADA Program Manager, via email at ehall2@indot.in.gov or via fax at 317-233-0891. Applications may also be sent via mail to 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N750, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
(July 9)
ICN FILE PHOTO of DNR Conservation officers at Fairbanks Park.
Woman rescued from Raccoon Creek
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Law Enforcement
ROCKVILLE– A 22 year-old Plainfield woman was rescued by an Indiana Conservation Officer after she overturned her kayak and landed in a log jam on Raccoon Creek.
Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan Lutz responded and located the woman on the log jam in the middle of the creek. Officer Lutz used his issued “rope bag” to throw a rescue rope to the woman over 40 feet away. He then was able to give her verbal instructions and pulled her safely to shore.
A group of three experienced kayakers had launched just below the spillway of Raccoon Lake at approximately 11:00 a.m. The lead kayaker came upon a log jam approximately ½ mile downstream Raccoon Lake. She attempted to avoid the log jam when her kayak overturned. She was then washed down stream into a second log jam. The victim was wearing a lifejacket which kept her above the water until first responders arrived.
A 911 call came into the Parke County Sheriff’s Dispatch alerting area law enforcement of the situation at approximately 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2015.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at Raccoon Lake was contacted and began shutting down the flow of water to the creek which is protocol in emergency situations only.
The woman reported no injuries.
(July 6)
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Law Enforcement
ROCKVILLE– A 22 year-old Plainfield woman was rescued by an Indiana Conservation Officer after she overturned her kayak and landed in a log jam on Raccoon Creek.
Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan Lutz responded and located the woman on the log jam in the middle of the creek. Officer Lutz used his issued “rope bag” to throw a rescue rope to the woman over 40 feet away. He then was able to give her verbal instructions and pulled her safely to shore.
A group of three experienced kayakers had launched just below the spillway of Raccoon Lake at approximately 11:00 a.m. The lead kayaker came upon a log jam approximately ½ mile downstream Raccoon Lake. She attempted to avoid the log jam when her kayak overturned. She was then washed down stream into a second log jam. The victim was wearing a lifejacket which kept her above the water until first responders arrived.
A 911 call came into the Parke County Sheriff’s Dispatch alerting area law enforcement of the situation at approximately 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2015.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at Raccoon Lake was contacted and began shutting down the flow of water to the creek which is protocol in emergency situations only.
The woman reported no injuries.
(July 6)
Former Sullivan County councilman hospitalized after 2-car crash
By Indiana State Police
[With ICN editing]
SULLIVAN COUNTY—This morning at 9:13, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of US 41 at County Road 200 North near Sullivan.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Ford F-150, driven by 90-year-old Sonner Faught, of Sullivan, was eastbound CR 200 North and attempted to cross the southbound lanes of US 41. In doing so, Faught drove into the path of a southbound 2001 Ford Explorer, driven by 46-year-old Lisa M. Smith of Marshall, Ill.
Sonner Faught [former Sullivan County Councilman of several terms, more than 30 years] was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital for treatment of what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
Lisa M. Smith was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital by family members for a post crash examination. Her injuries, if any, are believed to be minor.
The crash was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Polly Blackburn. Assisting were the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan Police Department, and the Sullivan County Ambulance Service.
No citations were issued.
(July 1)
By Indiana State Police
[With ICN editing]
SULLIVAN COUNTY—This morning at 9:13, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of US 41 at County Road 200 North near Sullivan.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Ford F-150, driven by 90-year-old Sonner Faught, of Sullivan, was eastbound CR 200 North and attempted to cross the southbound lanes of US 41. In doing so, Faught drove into the path of a southbound 2001 Ford Explorer, driven by 46-year-old Lisa M. Smith of Marshall, Ill.
Sonner Faught [former Sullivan County Councilman of several terms, more than 30 years] was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital for treatment of what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
Lisa M. Smith was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital by family members for a post crash examination. Her injuries, if any, are believed to be minor.
The crash was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Polly Blackburn. Assisting were the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan Police Department, and the Sullivan County Ambulance Service.
No citations were issued.
(July 1)
THPD investigating gas station shooting
Terre Haute Police are investigating gunshots fired in the parking lot of a southside gas station that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. this evening.
No injuries were reported. Reportedly, the shots were fired out of one of two vehicles involved in the parking lot incident at Sun-Mart on South Seventh Street.
June 20)
Terre Haute Police are investigating gunshots fired in the parking lot of a southside gas station that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. this evening.
No injuries were reported. Reportedly, the shots were fired out of one of two vehicles involved in the parking lot incident at Sun-Mart on South Seventh Street.
June 20)
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