Seymour police will be holding a sweet fundraiser to help solve old police cases next week.

Starting at noon on Tuesday, there will be a “Cookies for Closure” fundraiser at the police department on North Ewing Street. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Cold Case Foundation. The organization ​helps police solve old cases by providing resources and funding to agencies, by raising public awareness and by creating partnerships to assist law enforcement.

The event, being organized by a student as her senior project, will offer baked goods for sale including cookies, fudge, brownies and pies. The fundraiser will last until 5 or until supplies run out, whichever comes first.

You can get more information at coldcasefoundation.org.

A reminder that the deadline is today to sign up as a volunteer for the United Way of Bartholomew County’s Day of Caring.

During the Day of Caring on May 20th, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the community to complete service projects for community members, nonprofit agencies, and other organizations. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels can participate.

You can find a link to register on the United Way website at uwbarthco.org.

Nine people have been arrested in connection to a Seymour armed robbery last week, including eight teens.

According to reports from the Seymour Police Department, the investigation started after residents of a home in the 600 block of Euclid Avenue were held at gunpoint by three teens while marijuana and prescription medications were stolen from the home at about 9:09 p.m. on May 4th.

The investigation led to a search of a home on Garden Avenue, where several firearms were seized, including one matching the description of the gun used in the armed robbery. Police also recovered more than two pounds of marijuana and THC vape cartridges.

A 14-year-old, 15-year-old and 16-year-old have all been arrested on preliminary charges of armed robbery and theft. The 16-year-old was already being held for criminal recklessness both with a firearm and with a vehicle in an incident after the armed robbery.

On Monday, three boys, ages 15, 16 and 16, and two girls, both 15, were arrested for intimidating a witness, related to the original armed robbery.

Also on Monday, police interviewed a resident of the Garden Avenue home who admitted to owning the drugs found there. 18-year-old Keegan Brooks of Seymour was arrested on charges including dealing in and possessing marijuana, as well as maintaining a common nuisance.

Seymour police say the majority of armed robberies over the past five years were related to the use and sale of marijuana.

Indiana State Police will be holding law camps in Columbus this summer for students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

The coed camp gives students a behind the scenes look at the criminal justice system. Campers will learn about the multiple job duties and responsibilities of a state trooper. There will be physical activities as well as hands on programs

The camps are cosponsored by the Lions Clubs of Indiana and the Optimist Club.

The camps will be held July 19th through July 23rd at Columbus Youth Camp. The cost is $150 per camper. You can register at trooper.org. Or you can call 317-895-5128 for more information.

A Seymour motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a deer early yesterday morning in rural Bartholomew County.

According to reports from the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash at about 1:47 a.m. Thursday morning in the 11 thousand block of South Jonesville Road.

When deputies arrived, Southwest Volunteer Fire Department was on the scene tending to the victim, 46 year old Richard Duran of Seymour. Duran said that he struck a deer in the road and lost control of his cycle.

Duran was flown by Statflight helicopter to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.

Also assisting at the scene were Columbus Regional Hospital paramedics.

The National Weather Service says there is a chance of severe storms in southern Indiana this weekend.

On Saturday, the area is under a marginal risk of severe weather, with numerous thunderstorms likely including gusty winds and small hail as the main threats. The threat increases to a slight risk on Sunday, with scattered strong to severe storms possible starting in the afternoon.

Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is announcing its 28th annual Decatur Golf Tournament that will be held Friday, June 17th.

Last year’s tournament raised more than $25,000, allowing the hospice to provide 125 days of routine care for hospice patients and families and helped fund the bereavement and palliative care programs. Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is a not-for-profit hospice providing care to patients and families in 16 counties, with offices in Columbus, North Vernon and Greensburg.

The tournament is held in memory of Jim Sturges, a volunteer who dedicated 25 years of his life to the organization.

The entry fee is $100 per player or $400 per team which includes green fees, cart, box lunch and prizes. Teams will be assigned a starting hole prior to the event and will be going directly to their assigned starting hole, after picking up their lunches.

The tournament will be held at Greensburg Country Club on June 17th with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

For more information or to register as a player, team or sponsor you can go to care.ourhospice.org/golf.

A Jennings County deputy is being recognized for his continuing education and training.

Sheriff Kenny Freeman recently presented Sgt. Doug Brown with the J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Award from the National Police Hall of Fame, which recognizes excellence in training in law enforcement.

Brown serves as the training coordinator for the Sheriff’s Office. Freeman said that Brown ensures each deputy meets and exceeds the required yearly training. Brown is a physical tactics instructor, STOPS Instructor and emergency vehicle operations instructor.

Freeman said Brown is instrumental to the department’s training program and continuously seeks out training and continuing education not only for himself, but for other deputies.

Photo: Sheriff Kenny Freeman, at right, recently presented Sgt. Doug Brown with the J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Award from the National Police Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Jennings County Sheriff’s Department.

Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers is urging drivers to be on the alert for motorcycles as more bikers take to the roads in the warmer weather.

Myers said motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable drivers on the road. Motorcycles are smaller and easier to miss by other drivers. They move quickly and can blend in so they’re at a much higher risk for being in an accident.

He urges you to always check your blind spots and to be extra cautious when passing. You should stay in your lane and inform motorcyclists of your intentions to turn. And you should be aware of intersections as dangerous zones for motorcycles.

The sheriff says that motorcycles attract riders who are less risk-averse and less cautious than other drivers. Which means other drivers have to be extra cautious around them when driving.

He said that it is his hope that we can all share our roadways and keep Bartholomew County a safe place to enjoy the weather and the spring scenery.

Cummins will be collaborating with Daimler Truck North America to fit Freightliner trucks with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

The companies announced today that the fourth-generation Cummins hydrogen fuel cell powertrain would be upfit and validated in Freightliner Cascadia trucks. A successful validation would mean the companies could have trucks available for select customers by 2024.

Cummins, a Columbus based engine manufacturer, said the companies share goals to reduce emissions across their product offerings and their operations. The powertrain would provide improved power density, efficiency and durability.

Amy Davis, vice president and president of New Power at Cummins said that fuel-cell electric vehicles are an exciting development for zero-emissions transport. She said that “Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising solution for the demanding requirements of heavy-duty trucking.”