News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
Indiana Conservation Officer press release Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that seriously injured the passenger. Sunday night, Sept. 4, at approximately 8:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area near the 500 block of Big Bear Road in Connersville. Initial investigation reveals that Angela Alcorn, 39, of Liberty, was a …
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DNR press release The presence of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), which is not known to infect humans, has been confirmed in Franklin County white-tailed deer, after the Indiana DNR sent samples of dead deer found in the county to Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study labs. EHD is a viral disease that affects white-tailed deer. It …
DNR press release DNR stocked 5,228 rainbow trout in five different lakes and streams across Indiana this month. Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station had a surplus of trout, which allowed for these additional stockings. The stocked surplus trout are greater than seven inches on average. Stocking locations included: —Pinhook Lake (South Bend, St. Joseph County) …
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By John Estridge Whitewater Valley bird lovers can bring the birdfeeders and hummingbird feeders back out of the closets. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced today that Hoosiers in 76 counties across the state can resume feeding birds but asks that residents of the remaining counties keep their feeders down while the investigation into …
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By John Estridge Social distancing is now being applied to songbirds. Some songbirds are inexplicably dying across a band of states from Indiana to New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia, and officials in every affected state want people to no longer use bird feeders and bird baths until the dying ends. The reason is officials do …
IDNR press release DNR biologists have confirmed a black bear sighting that occurred in northeast Vanderburgh County before sunrise this morning. The closest town to the location is Elberfeld, in Warrick County. Biologists confirmed the bear from photos taken by the landowner. “This is Indiana’s fourth confirmed black bear,” said Brad Westrich, DNR mammalogist. “With …
DNR press release The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. The 15 counties are Clark, Delaware, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, LaGrange, Lake, Marion, Monroe, Newton, St. Joseph, Union, Washington, and Whitley. DNR is working …
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DNR press release DNR is accepting applications for reserved spring turkey hunts from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22. Hunters can apply online for a reserved turkey hunt by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. To apply, click on the “Apply for a reserved hunt” link and have your Customer ID handy. No late entries will be accepted. The online method …
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From an Indiana Department of Natural Resources press release The new year will bring coyote sightings around Indiana. Seeing coyotes, especially during winter, is normal and should not cause alarm. Coyotes become more active during winter. Young coyotes are leaving their parents to find a new home, making them more visible. In January, coyotes will …
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IDNR press release Quakertown State Recreation Area (SRA) at Brookville Lake has switched to having set operating hours for the shooting range on the property. In prior years, an appointment-based system was used for the winter season. The range will be open from Dec. 2-15, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and …
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