Indiana Department of Transportation crews will close the I-65 northbound off-ramp at Whiteland on Wednesday to perform spot HMA paving.
The closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Traffic should detour using the Franklin exit and then use U.S. 31 to Whiteland, according to INDOT.
This Saturday, October 28th, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 25th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. This program is for liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken. Needles WILL NOT be accepted for disposal. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Unused or expired medication in home cabinets is highly susceptible to theft, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
Indiana State Police Indianapolis, which is located at 8620 East 21st Street, in Indianapolis, will be accepting unused or expired prescription medication this Saturday, October 28th, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
United Way’s Holiday Helpline is now open for families who need holiday assistance.
The Helpline registers families and children for holiday gift assistance for the following programs:
· Community Center of Hope Angel Tree
· Fireman’s Cheer Fund
· Shop With A Cop
· St. Bartholomew Giving Tree
· Toys for Tots
Families can call the Holiday Helpline from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 812- 375-2216. Those who speak Spanish may call SuCasa Indiana at 812-375-9370.
All children may be registered for one (1) gift program only. The Helpline runs through Dec. 8th.
Volunteers are still needed to help with registration. Those who may be interested will work 2-hour shifts and can volunteer as much or as little as they’d like.
Volunteer registration can be done by going to: https://uwbarthco.galaxydigital.com/ or by going to www.uwbarthc.org and clicking on “volunteer.”
Information: Alicia Monroe at [email protected] or 812-376-0011.
Local fire and law enforcement officials in Trafalgar are seeking the public’s help in getting information about a fire that happened on Friday.
Fire crews were called to 14 Watson Court on October 20th just before 6 A.M.
Evidence suggests the fire was started intentionally just before 6 a.m. The investigation is ongoing and no injuries were reported.
The Indiana State Fire Marshall’s Office is asking that anyone with information about the fire or any suspicious activity leading up to it should contact the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628. Callers can remain anonymous and may receive up to $5000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Tips can also be reported directly to the Trafalgar Fire Department at [email protected].
A Washington, Indiana man was arrested on multiple charges after he attempted to flee from Columbus police officers on Saturday evening. CPD officers observed Anthony Duncan(58) riding a bicycle near 11th Street and Union Street. Officers confirmed a warrant for Duncan’s arrest and attempted to make contact with him, however, he fled officers. Duncan was spotted a short time later near a home in the 1400 block of Cottage Avenue. A foot chase followed and Duncan was taken into custody moments later. The officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia in Duncan’s clothing while searching him incident to arrest. Duncan was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he was remanded on the following preliminary charges:
Bartholomew County Arrest Warrant
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Resisting Law Enforcement
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Columbus-area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Oct. 8th at Mill Race Park Amphitheater. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m.
On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease.
“We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s,” said Xandra Dungan, manager, Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Columbus. “We invite everyone in our community to join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds. Every dollar helps families facing the disease today and supports research toward continued advancements in the future.”
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
In Indiana alone, there are more than 110,000 people living with the disease and 216,000 caregivers.
To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/Indiana/walk.
The Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of an armed robbery of an elderly couple.
Devon L. Parrish, is wanted after he allegedly entered a Shelbyville home on August 18th with an accomplice and robbed the couple, who are 87 and 84 years old. Parrish and the accomplice are accused of shooting and beating the elderly man and physically assaulting the elderly woman.
On August 28th, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Parrish by Shelby County on preliminary charges of: Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a Level 2 Felony; Armed Robbery, a Level 3 Felony; and Burglary, a Level 1 Felony.
Parrish is known to frequent the 2900 block of Olney St., Indianapolis IN. 46218, and the 1100 block of E. 106th St., Indianapolis IN. 46280, according to police.
If you have any information concerning this person, please contact Detective Mark Newman, Shelbyville Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division (317) 392–5145 or Crime Stoppers @ (317) 262-8477 (TIPS) / 800-222-TIPS / crimetips.org
A Thursday morning fire at the Williamsburg Apartments displaced ten residents and sent one adult male to the hospital for suspected smoke inhalation.
Investigators said the fire started on a third floor balcony and investigators believe the cause may be linked to improperly discarded smoking materials.
Around 4:05 AM Thursday morning, the Columbus Fire Department and Columbus Township Fire Department were called to 2715 Williamsburg Ct., for a report of an apartment fire at the Williamsburg Apartments. When Firefighters arrived on the scene, they found heavy fire showing from a third floor balcony with fire also visible on a second floor balcony. Firefighters quickly initiated an exterior fire attack from the street level and applied a water stream onto both the second and third floor wooden deck balconies. As Firefighters advanced a fire hose to the upper levels of the apartment building’s interior, firefighters discovered that some of the building occupants were still in their apartments. Firefighters alerted all residents of the fire danger and All residents were safely evacuated from the building by firefighters.
One male resident, who lived on the third floor apartment where the fire was believed to have originated, was assessed for smoke inhalation and transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Columbus Fire Department investigators, believing that the fire originated on a third story balcony, inspected the area or origin and found evidence that indicated that the fire was likely due to improperly discarded smoking materials left on the wooden balcony of the third floor apartment and ruled accidental.
The building contained six apartments, five of which were occupied. Three families were permitted to return to their apartments at the conclusion of the investigation. Two apartments were deemed uninhabitable as a result of damage. A total of 7 adults and 3 children are among those displaced. The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross are providing emergency services to the families involved. Agencies that assisted at the scene include Columbus Township Fire and Rescue, Columbus Police Department and Columbus Regional Health Emergency Medical Services. Damage to the building is estimated at $30,000.
The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the lineup of distinguished women who are being honored at the 2023 Women in Leadership Lunch on September 26th, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Edinburgh.
Under the banner of “Celebrating Unstoppable Women,” this year’s event will recognize the resilience and accomplishments of women.
This year’s honorees are Kim Bennett, Lindsay Holden-Kay, Courtney Metzger, and Luz Elena Michel.
The 2023 event is presented by Columbus Regional Health and supported by Old National Bank.
Tickets are $50. Tables of eight are available for $400. Reservations are required and can be made on the Chamber website: www.columbusareachamber.com.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Jackson
County, Indiana on August 10th thru August 13th at the Jackson County fairgrounds. This event and will be
open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors more than three million
Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
There will be a “Welcome Home” ceremony at 10am on August 10th. This ceremony is only expected to last 30 minutes and all Vietnam Veterans are welcome to attend.