From a press release It is time for the 9th annual “Ray of Hope” toy drive. Organizers said they have been able to give to 60-100 children each year with the help of the community. “Wherever you see the “sunshine” banners, you can leave a new toy or gift card,” Kim Thompson, an organizer, said. …
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Osgood man airlifted Sunday after a fall from a tree stand
From an Indiana Conservation Officer press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fall from a tree stand that occurred Sunday, November 8. At approximately 5:30 p.m., responders were dispatched to the 9000 block of West County Road 600 North near Osgood, regarding a hunter who fell approximately 21 feet from an elevated tree stand. Peyton Campos, 22, of Osgood was initially treated on …
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Firewood cutting permits available at Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park
From a Department of Natural Resources press release The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas …
Aurora man airlifted after injuries sustained from a tree stand fall
Indiana Conservation Officers press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fall from elevated hunting equipment that occurred Monday afternoon, November 9. At approximately 1:45 p.m., responders were dispatched to the 11000 block of North Hogan Road near Aurora, regarding a hunter who fell approximately 23 feet while either attempting to hang or remove his elevated tree stand. Louis Gehring, 60, of Aurora, was …
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Brownsville man arrested after multi-hour search in that town
By John Estridge A Brownsville man was arrested after a Union County deputy was called to the man’s parents’ house in Brownsville to do a welfare check. Matthew W. Webb was arrested and charged with Resisting Law Enforcement and Probation Violation. According to a police report, released by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy VanWinkle …
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Fayette County had an additional COVID-19-related death reported Monday, November 9
By John Estridge from ISDH data Fayette County had another COVID-19-related death, making its total 27. However, the numbers of cases are not increasing in the three counties within the Whitewater Valley as quickly as they have in the past few weeks. For Fayette County, it had a dozen new positive test results. That is …
Liberty couple subdues Ft. Wayne man who was in their garage until police arrive
By John Estridge Fired Editor’s Note: The female’s name in the police report is apparently wrong. I have always gone by the official police report information until the police sends me a correction. I have always considered a police report the official data. A Liberty man taking his dog out early Tuesday morning, November 3, …
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Letter to the Fired Editor
Hey John, I may be wrong but it seems to me , if the Marxist dems get by with stealing this election, nothing will stop them in future. Goofy joe is now wanting all Americans to unite. After four years of bashing at every chance, and calling mr Trump and his supporters racists, unity is …
Two fatalities in Sunday evening Henry County accident
From an Indiana State Police press release Henry County- A three-vehicle crash Sunday evening, November 8, on Dublin Pike near 725 East claimed the life of two New Castle residents and sent two others to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Sunday evening around 7:15 p.m., Henry County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Indiana State Police responded …
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