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Pigs loose on the interstate

Indiana State Police troopers had their hands full Monday morning on I-65 near Columbus, as a couple of pigs got loose and were wandering along the interstate.

 

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles said, initially, he thought the call was fake, but sure enough, when a couple troopers showed up, they found the two pigs. Police tried to lasso the pigs, but that didn't work, so they decided to cut a hole in the fence along the road, and help the pigs escape safely in a nearby field.

Shelbyville PD looking for suspect in Fifth Third robbery

A Shelbyville bank was robbed Monday. Police are looking for the suspect.

 

On August 31, at approximately 9:45 AM, Patrol units responded to a hold-up alarm at the Fifth-Third Bank, 110 N. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, In. Patrol units arrived at the scene quickly and determined there was a bank robbery and the suspect had fled the scene.


Investigators with the S.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene. A description of the suspect has been obtained, and is as follows:  white, male, wearing glasses, gray long-haired wig, white medical mask, blue latex gloves, faded blue jeans, black tennis shoes, dark-colored long sleeve sweat-shirt.


A weapon was not displayed and no one was harmed during the incident. The Shelbyville Police Department does not believe the public is in danger, at this time.


Anyone with surveillance cameras in the area of the Fifth-Third Bank, or anyone that may have seen this suspect, is urged to call Detective Jason Brown or Deputy Chief Shawn Bennett at 317.392.5118.
 


Scott Spahr named the new J. Kenneth Self Boys and Girls Club Executive Director

The J. Kenneth Self Boys and Girls Club Mondday reported that Scott Spahr will become the organization's next executive director. Spahr replaces John Hartnett who announced his retirement in July after a 40-year Boys and Girls Club career.

 

“Scott is the right leader to replace the legendary John Hartnett,” said Brady Claxton, Self Boys and Girls Club board president.  “Scott’s extensive knowledge of what it takes to manage a successful club, along with his tireless work ethic to ensure the youth in our community reach their full potential as productive, responsible citizens will definitely expand the legacy left by Hartnett.”

 

Spahr has served as director of the Self Club's Morristown satellite unit since 2013. He has previous business experience in management and has worked as a basketball coach in the Shelby Eastern Schools System. He is a retired United States Army veteran. Spahr is a former member of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and was honored as Morristown's outstanding citizen in 2014.

 

"I am truly humbled and honored to have this opportunity to serve the Shelbyville and Morristown communities as the Self Boys and Girls Club executive director," stated Spahr. "I understand that I have big shoes to fill but I am up for the task. I look forward to working with the Shelby County community to ensure that we continue to work to enhance the lives of youth."

 

Spahr becomes only the fourth executive director in the Boys and Girls Club's 66-year history. He and his wife, Kim and daughter Emma reside in Morristown. 

Woman stabbed, man dead in Rush Co. domestic incident

A Rush County domestic disturbance left one woman injured and a man dead.

 

The Rush County Sheriff's Office reports that a woman arrived there in the early morning hours on Sunday.  The woman had a stab wound.

 

Officers went to the Rush County residence to find the male suspect.  He was found outside the residence in a boat with what appeared to be self-inflcited wounds.  He was rushed to MHP in Shelbyville but died of his injuries.

 

The Rush County Sheriff's Office says this remains an ongoing investigation.  No names were in the initial release on the incident.

 

An autopsy is scheduled.

 

 

 

 


Shelbyville targeting $300,000 to preserve jobs

Shelbyville is contributing $50,000 in addition to the $250,000 the city is receiving from the federal CARES Act to assist small businesses in continuing to employ low- to moderate-income workers.

 

The total of $300,000 in grants will be distributed to businesses with fewer than 100 employees to help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES funding was allocated by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

 

“Shelbyville is fortunate to have nonprofit partners to help administer the grants, said Mayor Tom DeBaun. Mainstreet Shelbyville, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Blue River Community Foundation and Shelby County Development Corp. are contributing labor and resources to enable the businesses to remain open.”

 

“Shelbyville has a proud history of cooperation,” DeBaun said. “Our partnerships with the state and the nonprofits in our community will help keep Shelbyville residents working.”

 

The grant, announced today, is part of Round 2 of CARES funding. Shelbyville applied for funding in Round 1 and plans to continue applying for future rounds.

 

Last month, OCRA awarded Shelbyville $600,000 for stormwater infrastructure to address flooding in south-central neighborhoods.

Sumitomo Corp. to invest in Shelbyville's Kimura Foundry

Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Masayuki Hyodo) and Kimura Foundry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters/Shimizu-cho Plant: Sunto-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture; President: Kazutoshi Kimura; hereinafter, “Kimura Foundry”) have concluded an agreement, under which Sumitomo Corporation will invest in Kimura Foundry America, Inc. (“KFA”) to hold a 35 percent interest in this U.S. subsidiary of Kimura Foundry, which engages in the manufacture of prototype casting using 3D printing technology.

 

In the automobile, construction machinery and industrial equipment fields, sand casting1 is widely adopted for the manufacture of components. In this sand casting method, a pattern of the object to be cast is created by cutting wood, plastic or other materials. Then a sand mold is made by transferring a profile of a pattern to the compacted sand, and finally, molten metal is poured into the mold to be cast into a component. For automotive engine prototype parts having very complex shapes and the service parts of old models, which are difficult to manufacture due to worn pattern, it could take from several weeks to several months to make the patterns for them.

 

Kimura Foundry introduced the 3D printing equipment of sand molds2 which eliminates the need to make patterns from sand casting process. Based on the 3D data input into the printer, an objective area on the thin sand layer is bound by resin or other agent, and multiple bound layers are laminated one on another to directly form a sand mold. With this method, a sand mold can be completed in one day, substantially reducing the lead time required for the delivery of a casting. Moreover, numerous sand molds can be formed in one single process. Kimura Foundry has also developed technology to suppress the expansion of the sand even when an iron/steel-based material with a melting temperature exceeding 1400 degrees Celsius is poured into the mold, thereby preventing the shape of the casting from being deformed.

 

Sumitomo Corporation has long been engaged in the overseas sales of castings made by Kimura Foundry. Through investment in KFA, Sumitomo Corporation is aiming to generate synergy effects between the business and the Sumitomo Corporation Group’s business such as auto parts manufacturing, while making effective use of its overseas customer network to expand the prototype casting business across the fields of construction and agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, and others.

 

Sumitomo Corporation and Kimura Foundry will push ahead with the expansion of the business in Europe and Asia in addition to the United States, hoping eventually to support the development of related industries around the world.

 

 

?Outline of KFA

Company name : Kimura Foundry America, Inc.?KFA?
Location : State of Indiana, United States
Establishment : November 2018 (Opened as a sales base in 2014)
Interest in the company : Kimura Foundry: 65% and Sumitomo Corporation: 35%
Description of business : Manufacture and sale of castings based on the 3D printing of sand molds

Hurricane Laura to bring some impact into Indiana; cooler temps this weekend

Hurricane Laura weakened as it made landfall in the Gulf Coast Wednesday night.

 

Then, it will track north, weakening as it moves over land, but still bringing wind, rain and flooding.

Meteorologist Marcus Bailey says Indiana could see some remnants this weekend, but don't expect anything too crazy.

 

 

He says the areas along the Ohio River could still see an inch or two of rain, but central Indiana will see scattered rain chances Friday and Saturday, and shouldn't total more than an inch.

 

Bailey adds that once the rain moves out, we'll see a break from the heat.

 

"Once we clear all that rain out, which we expect to happen at some point Saturday, you're going to get much more refreshing air," he said. "You're looking at highs in the mid-80s to end the work week with those rain chances. Then lower 80s on Saturday, and then, as of right now, Sunday looks wonderful. The sun comes back out, and temperatures may not even hit 80 degrees."

MHP provides Covid update

Total patients tested:  6,112

 

Negative results:  5,588

 

Pending results:  109

 

Positive results:  384 (only 6.3% of patients are testing positive)

 

The total positive does not include a repeat positive for the same patient.

 

 

We have an increase of 14 new positive patients since 8/19/20.

Out of the 14 new positive patients since 8/19;  6 of those patients have required inpatient care and 8 patients were treated as outpatients.

 

 

Emergency Department/ACC:  No reported issues

 

 

Inpatients:  Our inpatient census is averaging 5 inpatients who are Covid+.  We have 2 Covid+ patients on a vent at this time.

 

 

Priority Care:  We are seeing 45-50 patients per day.  Around 25-30 of those patients are presenting with suspected-Covid symptoms, but most are still testing negative for Covid.

 

 

Surgery: Surgical volumes are back to pre-Covid norms.  We have not had a Covid+ surgical patient in two weeks now.  We continue to test each scheduled surgical patient a few days prior to surgery.

 

 

Visiting hours:  There are no changes to our current visitation hours at this time.  Visiting hours are listed on the website at https://www.mymhp.org/patients-guests/general-resources/visitor-information/.     

 


Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order to increase care options for school-aged children

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-40 to increase child care options for families seeking support during virtual school days.

 

The executive order allows school corporations to contract with organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club or a YMCA, to operate school-age child care programs in locations in addition to public school buildings to help families who need care while their students engage in e-learning.

 

Additionally, the order increases from six to ten the number of school-aged children allowed to gather in a home on school days for e-learning without requiring the child care setting to be licensed.

 

Click here to see the executive order: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm


Jennifer Jones named new Blue River Community Foundation Executive Director

Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) is proud to announce Jennifer Jones as our new Executive Director.

 

Jennifer previously held the position of Program Officer at BRCF for two years after serving for 15 years with the City of Shelbyville. Jennifer’s connections to the community, passion for our mission, and philanthropic experience will continue to move the Foundation forward as we serve Shelby County.

 

Jennifer is a Shelby County native and graduate of Waldron High School and Indiana Wesleyan University. She and her husband, Matt, reside in Shelbyville where they are raising their four children.

 

STATEMENT FROM JENNIFER:

“I am honored to have the opportunity to continue serving BRCF and our community as the new Executive Director. My time as Program Officer with the organization has been extremely rewarding and I am beyond excited to continue our mission in this new role. Community service has been my passion since I started my career with the City of Shelbyville in 2003. Continuing to make Shelby County the best that it can be will always be my motivation and there’s no better place to make that happen than at Blue River Community Foundation. I truly love our community. I was born and raised in Shelbyville, my husband and I are raising our children here, and we hope that they someday return to Shelby County when they are ready to raise a family of their own. In the meantime, I will continue working hard through my work at the Foundation to make Shelby County the best version of itself that it can be for my family and for all that choose to call Shelby County home. “

 

Johnson Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding suspect

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred in the area of the 1100 block of W CR 300 South in rural Franklin. The subject in these pictures was driving a silver or gray Chevy or GMC SUV. The individual is wanted for questioning in the theft of tools.

 

The individual has a unique tattoo on the inside of his right forearm.

 

 

There isn’t any other suspect information at this time.

 

Please contact Detective Joseph Schmidt at 317-346-4616 or via email at jschmidt@co.johnson.in.us with any information about this individual.

Chicken noodle soup not what's inside the can; Progresso recall

More than 15,000 pounds of Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup is being recalled because it isn’t chicken noodle soup.

 

According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the cans labeled chicken noodle soup actually contain pasta and meatballs.

 

The recalled soup was sold in 14-ounce cans with a best-by date of May 26, 2022. The establishment number is EST18826A.

 

The soup was distributed to stores nationwide.

 

If you have any of the recalled soup, you should throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased.

 

 

Man with guns arrested at Columbus school

A man with two concealed guns was arrested Wednesday morning outside Central Middle School in Columbus.

 

Michael Jones, 38, of Columbus, was spotted in the staff parking lot at around 11:15 a.m. by Columbus Police Department School Resource Officer Greg Ross.

 

"When he (Ross) went out and confronted him, he determined that the man was in possession of two loaded handguns that were concealed on him," said Lt. Matt Harris.

 

Ross arrested Jones after finding the guns.

 

Harris said he did not know what the motive was for the man to have the guns.

 

"That's a part of the investigation that's ongoing at this time that our detectives are looking at."

 

Harris said he believes the incident is an example of the value of having resource officers.

 

"This particular officer, who's a veteran officer, determined that something seemed out of place, that this man's behavior was not normal."

 

Jones was taken to the Bartholomew County Jail. He faces a preliminary charge of possession of a firearm on school property.

Shelby County Prosecutor's Office to detail arrest in 1980's home invasion sexual assault cases

The Shelby County Prosecutor's Office has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday afternoon in relation to an arrest involving a series of home invasion sexual assaults that were allegedly committed in Shelbyville and Shelby County between 1982-1985. 

 

GIANT fm News, social media and Shelby County Post will have more details following the press conference scheduled for 2:00 pm.

 

 

 

 

Investigators await medical evidence in August 11 death investigation of Amber Griffith

Shelbyville Police say the investigation into the death of Amber Griffith continues as they await further medical information.

 

Detective Jason Brown stated in a release that the investigation is ongoing.  The cause and manner of death has yet to be determined, and investigators are awaiting the autopsy report.

 

The Shelbyville Police Department received a 911 call on August 11 to respond to 925 Meridian Street. Shelbyville Police and Fire personnel responded to investigate the report of an unresponsive female. The female was later identified as Amber D. Griffith, 38, of Shelbyville.


Shelbyville Police Department Criminal Investigators were contacted and began investigating the
death, with the assistance of the Shelby County Coroner’s office and the Shelby County
Prosecutors Office.


Police stated in the initial release that preliminarily investigation shows the public is in
no danger at this time.


Anyone having information on this investigation please contact Detective Jason Brown, Criminal
Investigations Division at 317.392.5118.

 

Funeral services were held Monday for Griffith.

Silver Alert: Shaelie Lynn Stephens, Greensburg

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Shaelie Lynn Stephens, 15 year old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 115 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a red hoodie and ripped jeans.

 

She may be in the company of two white males late teens or early 20’s and possibly in a late model white Chevrolet Cavalier.

 

Shaelie is missing from Greensburg, and was last seen on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 01:01 am.  She is believed to be in extreme danger and may be in need of medical attention.

 

If you have any information on Shaelie Lynn Stephens, contact the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department at 812-222-4911 or 911.

Indy man killed in Decatur County crash

Just before 11:30 am Saturday, the Indiana State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on I-74 near Greensburg that claimed the life of an Indianapolis man.

 

The initial investigation indicated that the westbound lanes of I-74 were slowed near the 134 mile marker due to two separate crashes that had occurred in the area and caused a traffic backup. 

 

A 2017 Volvo truck pulling a tanker trailer, driven by Jason Cranfill, 41, Seymour, had stopped in the right lane of I-74 near the 135.5 mile marker.  A 2018 International box truck being driven by Kevin Porter II, 37, Indianapolis, failed to stop for the slowed traffic.  Porter’s vehicle collided with the rear of Cranfill’s trailer.  Both vehicles came to rest in the westbound lanes of I-74. 

 

Porter sustained fatal injuries in the crash.  He was transported to Decatur County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Cranfill sustained minor injuries in the crash.

 

Toxicology results are pending and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

 

The westbound lanes of I-74 were closed for approximately three hours for crash investigation and cleanup.

 

Columbus man arrested for voyeurism, filming massages with hidden camera

Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a Columbus man on a felony charge of voyeurism after an investigation was initiated early Wednesday morning.

 

The investigation by state police detectives indicated that Jason Correll, 49, allegedly hid a video recording device in a room in his residence on Pippin Court South where his wife operated a massage therapy business.  The camera captured video of clients who had come to the residence to receive a massage.  The investigation determined that Correll's wife was unaware of the recordings.

 

Troopers served a search warrant at the residence yesterday afternoon where evidence was located and collected.

 

Jason Correll was arrested on one count of Voyeurism, Level 6 Felony.  He was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he then posted bond and was released.

 

The investigation is ongoing.  More charges are possible.

 

Anyone who received a massage at a residence on Pippin Court South in Columbus, Indiana and feels they may possibly be a victim is urged to contact Indiana State Police Detective Jason Duncan at (812)689-5000.

Big Blue Barbeque 2020 in Shelbyville; plans altered by COVID-19

The Big Blue Barbeque, the state sanctioned KCBS Barbeque contest, is on for 2020.

 

In its third year of competition, The Big Blue Barbeque will be host to 50 teams from across the United States. The barbeque is held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds each year, and this years event is on August 14 and 15.

 

“Under normal circumstances, we would have this event in conjuction with the public side of the event. Those events include the Big Blue Car / Truck and Bike Show, beer and wine gardens, art, live music and scores of food vendors.

 

However, with Covid-19, we had to cancel that portion of the event. We are able to ensure the health and safety of the teams, but the general public is a whole other level of security. Our board felt the only responsible thing to do was to cancel the general public side,” remarks Rachael Ackley, Executive Director of SCTVB.

 

2020 was going to feature a new 5k run event that coincided with the Barbeque, and it was going to be through inflatables.

 

“We plan on having the Big Blue 5k Inflatable Run next year for serious runners, and a fun run for those who wanted an opportunity to take the 5k inflatable challenge!”

 

This year’s Big Blue Barbeque will see no change in the hospitality shown to the 50 teams, as dinners and breakfast will be featuring local caterers, wearables and growlers will be given to each KCBS team, and cash prizes along with unique Shelby County trophies will be awarded.

 

“We take really good care of the teams who travel here to Shelby County, as well as the certified KCBS judges who travel here to take part in the task of judging all four meat categories, along with dessert. We also have a Kid’s Q event that allows children 9 through 15 to participate in the art of barbeque,” states Nisha Ciarletta, Operations Manager for SCTVB.

 

For the past several years, SCTVB has invested in the Shelby County Fairgrounds to ensure teams can participate by offering up to date electrical and water services to the teams. The remainder of the year, the Shelby County Fairgrounds is able to offer these camp sites to visitors.

 

Says Ackley, “Our partnership with the Shelby County Fairgrounds, and their board of directors, is second to none. We could not host this event without the leadership of the fair board, and the hours of work put in by Jeff Pruitt, Fair Board President, is invaluable to us.”

Shelby Eastern Corp., Waldron HS, continue on after first COVID-19 positive test

The reality is that there will be positive COVID – 19 tests at schools. 

 

Shelby Eastern Superintendent Todd Hitchcock knows this as his school corporation had its first earlier this week.

 

 

He went on to note in a statement posted to the corporation’s social media that he wants information on these situations to be accurate and transparent.

 

 

The superintendent says this shouldn’t come as a surprise.

 

 

The efforts taken by the schools won’t be enough.  Community efforts are key, too.

 

 

All in all, Hitchcock says it’s been a good start to the school year.

 

 

SCUFFY receives $20,000 donation from Indiana Grand Racing & Casino

Each year, team members at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino participate in numerous activities to raise funds for Shelby County United Fund For You (SCUFFY). With disruptions to business and restrictions in place due to Covid-19, many of the events were not held and have affected the overall fundraising efforts for SCUFFY. Indiana Grand wanted to do something to bridge the gap and made a $20,000 donation to SCUFFY Tuesday, Aug. 11.

 

“This campaign season has been a roller coaster,” said Alecia Gross, executive director of SCUFFY. “The community has been fabulous to step up and support us. This donation helps us reach our goal. We are so very appreciative of this donation from Indiana Grand.”

 

Earlier this year, team members at Indiana Grand participated in a few activities to raise funds for SCUFFY. In all, more than $14,000 was raised for the organization. Therefore, a total of $34,000 has now been donated to SCUFFY’S efforts in 2020.

 

“It’s been an unprecedented year for everyone and a lot of not for profits have been really affected,” said Deannette Pryor, director of human resources and SCUFFY board member. “SCUFFY is so important for Shelby County and they provide needed assistance for a lot of organizations. Being able to add funding into their drive this year is a great way for us to give back to the local community.”

Shelbyville Police investigating woman's death

Police are investigating the death of a Shelbyville.woman

 

The Shelbyville Police Department received a 911 call to the 900 Block of Meridian Street. Shelbyville Police and Fire personnel responded to investigate the report of an unresponsive female. The female was later identified as Amber D. Griffith, 38, of Shelbyville.


Shelbyville Police Department Criminal Investigators were contacted and began investigating the
death, with the assistance of the Shelby County Coroner’s office and the Shelby County
Prosecutors Office.


The incident remains under investigation. The preliminarily investigation shows the public is in
no danger at this time.


Anyone having information on this investigation please contact Detective Jason Brown, Criminal
Investigations Division at 317.392.5118.

Man killed in Monday motorcycle crash

A Cloverale man, formerly of Shelbyville and Florida, died from injuries sustained in a Monday motorcycle accident.

 

Shelbyville Police and Fire were dispatched just before 3:00 pm to the single vehicle crash at the intersection of Progress and Clark. The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Michael A. Smith, 30,  of Cloverdale. Smith was traveling southbound on a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Smith left the roadway at the intersection and the motorcycle came to rest on the property of McIntyre Landscaping..

 

Smith was transported to MHP. Life saving measures were unsuccessful.

 

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Arrest in Johnson County hit-and-run

A man accused of hitting two teenage boys with his SUV and driving away has been arrested in Johnson County.

 

Eric Smith, 31, faces two counts of leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury and one count of driving while suspended, reports The Daily Journal.

 

Police say Smith admitted to hitting the boys early on the morning of August 5.

 

According to The Daily Journal, Smith told officers he was afraid he'd "go away forever" due to his suspended license, so he drove away from the scene.

 

Detectives used debris from the accident and matched it with missing pieces of Smith's SUV. The SUV also had "significant" damage to the hood and windshield. Using this evidence, detectives determined Smith's car was involved in the crash.

 

Smith was arrested and taken to the Johnson County Jail. He has since bonded out.

 

The two boys injured in the hit-and-run are expected to recover from their injuries.

One serious injury, several minor in car - RV Fulton Co. accident

A Rochester woman was seriously injured in a Monday eveing two-car crash.

 

Just after 6:00 pm emergency personnel were dispatched to US 31 and State Road 110 in Fulton County to a report of a vehicular accident involving a passenger car and an RV.   

 

Investigation into the crash revealed that a 2004 Buick Le Sabre driven by Kasey Javier, 32, of Rochester, was traveling east on SR 110 when it crossed the median eastbound across the northbound lane of US 31.   Javier pulled into the path of a 2021 Sunseeker RV driven by Paul Rothwell, 49, of Zionsville.   Unable to avoid a collision Javier’s vehicle struck the Sunseeker causing it to overturn and it then collided with a traffic control pole in the NE part of the intersection. 

 

The Buick Le Sabre continued in a northeasterly direction and struck a utility pole before it came to rest in the ditch.

 

Of the other occupants of the Sunseeker besides the driver there were five children ranging in age from 9-14 and Tracy Rothwell, 49, of Zionsville.  All had minor injuries. 

 

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office reports that Javier was unconscious and was ground transported to South Bend Memorial with a possible head injury. Her condition is unknown at this time.  A five-year-old passenger in the Le Sabre had minor injuries.

 

Assisting the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation - Rochester Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Indiana State Police, Indiana Conservation, Indiana Department of Transportation and Fulton County 911. 

Positive COVID-19 case reported at Shelbyville Middle School

Shelbyville Middle School has reported to parents that a confirmed Covid-19 case has been identified at the school.

 

The following letter was e-mailed out to parents:

 

Shelbyville Middle School

 

 

 

Parent/Guardian Communication Positive Case:

 

This message is to notify you that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Shelbyville Middle School. We’ve been in touch with the Shelby County Health Department, and we’re following their advice closely.

 

You will be contacted if your child is considered a close contact to the positive individual.

 

If you do not receive a call or a letter, your child has not been in close contact with the positive individual.

 

Mr. Mikus

Columbus SWAT team makes arrest

A Columbus man is accused of strangling a woman and putting a gun to her head.

 

Parker Broady, 24, was arrested at his apartment Sunday evening by the Columbus Police Department SWAT team.

 

Broady's roommate, Jalen Nichols, 24, was arrested after a police got a warrant for the apartment and found drugs.

 

Broady faces charges of criminal confinement, intimidation, strangulation, pointing a firearm, domestic battery, and interference with the reporting of a crime.

 

Nichols faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shelbyville post office filled with smoke Tuesday morning

Shelbyville Fire Department responded to the city's post office on East Washington just after 4:30 am Tuesday.  An employee called for help after finding the building full of smoke upon arrival.

 

Firemen had a focus on the walls around the main entry door.

 

Thunderstorms, wind tonight - northern Indiana bracing for high winds

After most of Indiana saw thunderstorms this morning, Round 2 is on the way later tonight.

 

WISH-TV Meteorologist Marcus Bailey says storms will arrive between 6-11 pm, and the biggest concern is damaging winds.  Northern Indiana will see the worst of it.

 

Wind gusts could reach 75 mph.

 

 

Camille Thopy delivers agriculture message on national stage

Camille Thopy wears a sash and crown indicating royalty.  At the same time her message steeped in agribusiness and agriculture is down to earth.

 

Thopy, 15, is a Southwestern High School student and America’s Miss Agribusiness National AgVocate.

 

 

Mysterious seeds believed to be product of "brushing scam"

Investigators are learning more about why people throughout the US are getting random packages with weird seeds inside.

 

Megan Abraham, the state's entomologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, told Indiana Outdoors the seeds are being sent in packages from places like China and Uzbekistan as part of some sort of "brushing scam."

 

"It's a new term for me," Abraham said. "A brushing scam is something that happens when a company will send a client a product and then use that client's physical address to post notes online about how much they enjoyed that product."

 

How these companies come about acquiring the addresses of people in this particular scam still isn't clear, but investigators are advising you to change your password of online shopping platforms, such as Amazon.

 

The bigger impact is that some people are planting these mysterious seeds, such as the case of an Arkansas man who was discovered to have planted the seeds in his backyard before the warnings against doing so went out. Conservation officers showed up at his house and pulled up the subsequent plant that grew.

 

Abraham said there is a health risk in planting the seeds.

 

"When commodities and raw goods, like seeds, are shipped from one country to the other without proper inspections being done, they have the ability to bring in other pests and pathogens on those seeds," she said. "They could also be invasive if they are planted in the US or in Indiana."

 

Abraham added that viruses, fungus, and even tiny larva could be inside the seeds, which could be deadly to certain types of plants and wildlife in the state. She also said that this type of thing happens a lot more often than you may think.

 

Abraham said the USDA sees these types of scams happen every year with several different types of products, but for some reason she said we are seeing a "boom' in the number of people getting unsolicited packages, most commonly containing seeds.

 

If you end up getting one of these packages, Abraham said you can call the DNR and they will come to collect it from you. From there they will send the seeds to the USDA where they can analyze where they came from and what may be inside them.

MHP's Dr. Jorge Diego talks COVID-19

Major Health Partners head of Nephrology & Infectious Diseases Dr. Jorge Diego appeared on Chamber Chat and discussed COVID-19.

 

 

7-Eleven to acquire thousands of Speedway stations

Speedway is being acquired by 7-Eleven. As far as how that acquisition will affect gas prices and the rest of the market, GasBuddy says "it's tough to know."

 

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings — which owns 7-Eleven and other outlets, including supermarket chain Ito-Yokado and the Sogo and Seibu department stores — says it is the largest in the company's history. By acquiring Speedway, the Japanese retailer would pick up 4,000 stores and give its operations in North America "a boost."

 

Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, calls the move a "gamechanger." The effect on the market, however, remains to be seen.

Two hurt, one lifelined, from Shelby Co. accident scene

Two people injured in a Shelby County car accident Monday night.

 

The single vehicle accident happened at 1200 South and 825 West in the 9:00 pm hour.  Flat Rock along with Marietta Fire and Shelbyville Medics responded. 

 

The vehicle left the roadway for an undetermined reason and became inverted. 

 

The driver, Matthew Nelson, 28, of Edinburgh, was flown to Methodist Hospital. The passenger, Briana Vera, 29, of Columbus, was transported to the hospital via ambulance. 

 

Shelby County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Edinburgh Police. 

 

The accident remains under investigation.

 

Shelbyville plant cleared after bomb threat

A bomb threat sent via text to Nippon Steel & Sumikin Cold Heading Wire Indiana - Shelbyville Monday led to authorities clearing and searching the building.

 

Shelbyville Police report they were called after a threat was sent via text to an HR person with NSCI.  The threat stated there were two bombs inside the building set to go off at 10 am.

 

The Indiana State Police bomb unit cleared the building and used K-9's to search.  No bombs were located and staff was allowed to return to work.

 

 

Link to check Northwestern Consolidated bus routes available

Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County says the 2020-2021 bus routes are currently open.

 

To find out your child's bus number and the approximate pickup and drop off times please go to the link below. These times may vary by 10 minutes either before or after the listed time.

 

If you are experiencing difficulty or have any questions please call the Transportation Department at 317-835-3009.

 

https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=NCSOSC4B7HXFOZ6

 

Ponderosa in Greenfield, other Indiana locations, closing

Several Indiana businesses continue to lay off workers and close across the state.

 

 

Ponderosa filed the following WARN notice for its locations in Greenfield and Goshen.  A Facebook posting also announced the closing of the Ponderosa in Plymouth after 35 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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