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Search continues for missing Bartholomew County woman

Bartholomew County deputies are still searching for a woman who has been missing since last month.

Deputies say that they are searching for 37-year-old Heather Ann Steuver. She is a white woman, 5-7 and 115 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at her home on Sunday, Aug. 22nd.

If you have any information on her whereabouts, you should call 812-379-1689 or call 911.

Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

Months long investigation yields drug-dealing arrest

Seymour police arrested a woman Thursday morning on drug dealing charges after a three month investigation.

Officers served a search warrant at a home in the Village Green Mobile Home Park at about 7:30 a.m. yesterday morning, where they discovered 74 grams of methamphetamine along with marijuana, drug paraphernalia and cash. The paraphernalia included items used to package drugs for sale including scales, baggies and packaging material. The methamphetamine has an estimated street value of $2,000.

45-year-old Kisha G. Philpot of Seymour was arrested on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, and for possessing the marijuana and paraphernalia.

Seymour police were assisted at the scene by Jackson County Sheriff’s Department deputies. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Sirens: Tornado warning system test today

You can expect to hear tornado sirens blaring and the Emergency Alert System sounding at about 10:15 a.m. this morning. The Indiana Broadcasters Association and the National Weather Service will be testing the system today morning as part of Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Today’s test will include a 15-minute long Live Tornado Warning alert, which is done to ensure the system is working properly in the event of an actual tornado.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs through Saturday. The week includes coordinated efforts to work with residents, businesses, and government agencies across Indiana on preparedness activities.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says that Indiana averages more than 20 tornadoes each year, along with hundreds of severe thunderstorms that produce damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding.

In the case of severe or inclement weather conditions today, the test will be rescheduled for Wednesday.

School Delays

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Edinburgh Community…2 Hour Delay

Franklin Community…2 Hour Delay

Nineveh Hensley Jackson…2 Hour Delay

Authorities looking for missing Brown County man

Joseph L. Carmer; photo courtesy of Brown County Sheriff’s Dept.

Authorities in Brown County are looking for a missing Nashville man. A Silver Alert has been issued for 76-year-old Joseph Carmer. Authorities say Carmer wandered away from the 2900 block of Mt. Liberty Road. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

Carmer is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 183 pounds, brown/gray hair with blue eyes, last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and has a “Mom” tattoo on his right forearm.

If you have any information on Carmer’s whereabouts, you should call the Brown County Sheriff’s Department at (812) 988-6655 or 911.