MARTINSVILLE, Ind.— Intermittent closures are scheduled throughout the day Monday, July 22, on southbound S.R. 37 near Grand Valley Boulevard in Martinsville, weather permitting. Closures are expected to begin after 9 a.m. for Milestone Contractors to move equipment and materials across the roadway to continue overpass construction in the median. …
Read More »June Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS (July 19, 2019) – Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent for June and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …
Read More »Brazil Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor
Clay County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in November 2018, after receiving information that a 13 year old female had been sexually abused. The investigation revealed that a Tony G. Brock, age 39 of Brazil, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. After …
Read More »Sixth annual Indiana Suicide Prevention Conference to take place in Valparaiso
INDIANAPOLIS—Health care professionals and advocates will meet in Valparaiso at the sixth annual Indiana Suicide Prevention conference, to discuss ways to reduce the suicide rate in Indiana. The theme is Increasing Connectedness and the Will to Live: Strengthening Ties Between Families, Organizations and Communities Since its inception in 2014, this …
Read More »US 136 and Nucor Road in Montgomery County becomes a 4-way Stop Condition Monday
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announce U.S. 136 and Nucor Road in Montgomery County will become a four-way stop condition temporarily beginning Monday, July 22. This will be in effect for the official detour during the State Road 32 closure just east of Crawfordsville over Walnut …
Read More »Indiana State Police D.E.S, A.C.E.S. Troopers & Brown County Deputies Arrest Nashville Man on Felony Drug Charges
Nashville (Brown County) – After an investigation found probable cause, a Brown County Search Warrant was issued yesterday afternoon regarding alleged methamphetamine dealing for a residence on Plum Creek Road in Nashville. The search warrant for the residence also included Christopher James, 35 of Nashville allegedly dealing large amounts of …
Read More »Lafayette man dies after being pulled from Tippecanoe River
Monticello– Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a death that occurred yesterday on the Tippecanoe River in White County. Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:50 p.m., White County Communications received a 911 report of a man who was pulled from the Tippecanoe River near Diamond Point. Several agencies responded to the area. The investigation …
Read More »Death Investigation at Hammond Marina
Hammond, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a death investigation after a man failed to resurface after falling into the water. Harold Daniels, 59, of Chicago fell into the water along the boat docks at Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan last night around 11:45 PM and did not resurface. Members of Hammond Fire …
Read More »Mollenhour camp to teach outdoor skills to youth
Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which begins Sunday, July 14 on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers along with a council of dedicated volunteers will help host the event, which will be divided into …
Read More »Boating restrictions lifted on Indian Lakes Chain
The emergency order restricting motorized watercraft operation on the Indian Lakes Chain in LaGrange County has been rescinded. Normal boating operations may resume. The Indian Lakes Chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Hackenberg, Westler, and Messick lakes. The emergency order prohibiting the operation of all motorized watercraft for the West Lakes …
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