Thursday, January 10, 2008

News for January 10, 2008

Floyd Police Seek Suspect in Marijuana Operation
— WSCI NEWS
Floyd County police have charged a 38-year-old man with cultivating marijuana after investigators discovered nearly 600 fully grown pot plants and a pot-growing operation at the man’s residence. Police have asked Florida authorities for help in locating Thomas Hoffman, the owner of the home. He’s wanted on a felony warrant and was last believed to be in Florida. The plants were discovered after a neighbor of Hoffman contacted police about a suspected burglary in progress.

Nashville Boil Order
— WSCI NEWS
The town of Nashville has issues a boil order for State Road 46 West residents between the addresses of 2596 State Road 46 West to 4726 State Road 46 West, including Hickory Hills Drive, Somerset Lake, Cardinal Drive, Mockingbird Lane, Yellowwood Lake Road and Bambi Lane. Residents are asked to boil their driving and cooking water until Wednesday, January 16th until 3:00 PM.

Shelby Judge to Seek Re-Election
— WSCI NEWS
A Shelby County judge has announced his intention to seek re-election on Tuesday. Judge Jack Tandy has served as a judge in Shelby County since 1985. He began his judicial career in Shelby County Court, which became Shelby Superior Court No. 2 in 1989. Tandy successfully ran for the judgeship of Superior Court No. 1 in 1990 and is currently serving in that capacity. Superior Court No. 1 handles criminal felony and civil cases such as divorces and personal- injury matters and all the juvenile cases filed in the county. Juvenile cases include delinquency, paternity and child-welfare cases.

ISP Celebrating 75 Years
— WSCI NEWS
As the New Year of 2008 begins, the Indiana State Police are celebrating their 75th year of dedicated service to the citizens of Indiana . To celebrate this milestone, special anniversary cars have been commissioned. The anniversary cars are a throwback to the original black 1933 Chevrolet, complete with a bright INDOT yellow stripe. The Superintendent and all district Public Information Officer’s are receiving the new design, which will give Hoosiers across the state a chance to view this special car.

Bartholomew County Democratic Chair Steps Down
— WSCI NEWS
The Bartholomew County Democratic Party Chairman has announced his intent to step down. Scott Andrews says in a press release serving Bartholomew County has been a true “pleasure”. Andrews cited family and work as deciding factors in his decision to step down. Further, Jeff Schroer, who has been the committee treasurer for the past seven years, and who has served with Andrews at his request, has also indicated he will resign. The resignation will be effective February 1, 2008, or at such time as a new chairman has been elected pursuant to party rules. A caucus has been called for January 28, 2008 in order for a new chairman, treasurer, and secretary to be elected to the Central Committee.

Washington County Memorial Hospital
— WSCI NEWS
Washington County Memorial Hospital ’s EMS Department was named the recipient of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to house a new Disaster Response truck and trailer for District 8 in Indiana . The grant, totaling over $174,000 provides a Ford F-350 truck and a 28 foot trailer that contains medical supplies to be used to treat patients in the event of a declared federal disaster or large-scale emergency situation. The truck and trailer contain enough medical supplies to provide care to approximately 300 people before needing to be restocked.

Search Warrant Sends 3 to Jail
— WSCI NEWS
Columbus Police Department narcotic officers served a search warrant at a Taylorsville Motel Saturday night, which resulted in the recovery of a substantial amount of crack cocaine. 30 year old Camille Mitchell of Indianapolis was arrested for dealing cocaine, possession of marijuana, and visiting a common nuisance. 37 year old Robert Driscoll and 40 year old Michael Whites, both of Edinburgh , were charged with felony possession of crack cocaine. An undercover Columbus Police Department Officer stated that the investigation remains ongoing and future recoveries and arrests highly probable.

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  • Groups hope to snuff changes to smoking ordinance
    GreensburgDailyNews.com


  • Council gets its feet wet
    GreensburgDailyNews.com


  • Unknown factors leave fire’s cause undetermined
    GreensburgDailyNews.com


  • Smoke fills council chambers once again: New council vows to exclude private clubs from ban
    GreensburgDailyNews.com


  • Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department gets new clothes
    GreensburgDailyNews.com


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  • The bridge is out
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  • A life of dedication
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