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Come visit the Indiana State Police Museum – Open this Saturday, February 20th from 12pm to 4pm. Located at 8660 E 21st St., Indianapolis

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Looking for something different to do this weekend? Stop by the Indiana State Police Museum this Saturday, February 20th. The museum will be open to the public from 12pm to 4pm and has free admission.

Come and see police cars dating back to the 1930s, an original 1937 Indian Motorcycle used by Indiana State Police troopers, and learn about the history of the Indiana State Police dating back to the Dillinger days.

The Indiana State Police Museum is located at 8660 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 – near the Post Road and 21st Street intersection.user41972-1455902099-media2_a29e9b_240_160_PrsMe_

BREAKING NEWS: 15 Semifinalists Selected For Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy

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15 Semifinalists Selected For Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy
By Dave Stafford
  • INDIANA JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION,  SUPREME COURT
  • 15 semifinalists selected for Supreme Court vacancy Justice applicants conclude Day 2
  • Wednesday justice applicants offer varied experience30 justice applicants bring varied backgrounds
    Nominating commission picks 3 finalists
  • The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission on Friday selected 15 people as semifinalists to replace retiring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson.

They are:

Rep. Thomas W. Washburne, Old National Bancorp, Evansville

Hon. James R. Ahler, Jasper Superior Court, Rensselaer

Hon. Vicki L. Carmichael, Clark Circuit Court 4, New Albany

Hon. Paul R. Cherry, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, Hammond

Hon. Darrin M. Dolehanty, Wayne Superior Court 3, Richmond

Hon. Thomas J. Felts, Allen Circuit Court, Fort Wayne

Mr. Thomas M. Fisher, Indiana solicitor general

Hon. Frances C. Gull, Allen Superior Court, Fort Wayne

Hon. Steven L. Hostetler, St. Joseph Superior Court, South Bend

Hon. Matthew C. Kincaid, Boone Superior Court 1, Lebanon

Mr. Mark A. Lienhoop; Newby Lewis Kaminski & Jones LLP, LaPorte

Hon. Steven R. Nation, Hamilton Superior Court 1, Noblesville

Mr. Peter J. Rusthoven, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis

Mr. Geoffrey G. Slaughter, Taft Stettinius & Holister LLP, Indianapolis

Mr. Thomas E. Wheeler II, Frost Brown Todd LLC, Indianapolis

FOOTNOTE: The selections came after three days of interviews with 29 lawyers and judges from around the state who applied. Semifinalists will be interviewed March 3-4, and the commission will narrow the list to three names that will be submitted for appointment by Gov. Mike Pence.

Dickson retires effective April 29.

Head-On Crash on SR64 Injures Three, Closes Highway for Nearly Two-Hours 

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Gibson County – Last night at approximately 8:40, Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a head-on crash on SR 64 near CR 970 West that injured both drivers and a passenger.

Preliminary investigation revealed Jessica Perry, 33, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was driving a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix eastbound SR 64 near CR 970 West when for unknown reasons drove left of center and collided head-on into a 2012 Ford Focus that was traveling westbound. The driver of the Ford Focus, Austin Olvera, 19, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was taken to Wabash General Hospital where he was treated and released. Olvera’s passenger, Heaven Simpson, 22, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was transported to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where she is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Perry had to be extricated from her vehicle. She was transported by Lifelight to St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville where she is currently being treated for her injuries. Both vehicles were totaled. SR 64 was closed for nearly two-hours.

The investigation is continuing.

Evansville woman sentenced to 21 years for neglect resulting in death

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An Evansville woman was sentenced to 21 years today in the Department of Correction for the death of her infant son resulting from neglect.

Beth Ann Montgomery, 30, was convicted in December of a Level 1 felony, Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death, and a Level 6 felony, Neglect of a Dependent.

Today Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Robert Pigman handed down a 20-year sentence for Count 1 and a one-year sentence for Count 2 – both to be served consecutively or one after the other.

Saturation Patrol Targeting Illegal Drug Activity Nets Two Arrests

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Posey County – Last night between 8:00 and 11:00, Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Department conducted a saturation patrol targeting illegal drug activity near Southwind Apartments in Mt. Vernon. During the three-hour period, officers issued eight warnings, two traffic tickets and arrested two individuals on various drug offenses.

Arrested and Charges:
• Cathy L. Willis, 54, 815 West 8th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN
1. Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

Willis was taken to the Posey County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

• Patrick Harrison, 30, of Mt. Vernon,
1. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

Harrison was cited and released.

IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 19, 2016

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IS IT TRUE we had a short telephone conversation with the new owner of the Evansville Hockey team?  …Mr. Hall indicated that he has investor/partner in this extremely risky business venture?  …he said that the management of the Ford Center, VenueWorks, is partnering with him in this venture?  …Mr. Hall promises to get back with us and give more detailed information about his business arrangement with VenueWorks? …since then we haven’t heard a “peep” from Mr. Hall?  …we invite Mr. Hall to send us a detailed letter explaining this agreement between  him and VenueWorks?  …we shall post his letter without opinion, bias or editing once we receive it from him?

IS IT TRUE DMD Director Kelly Course hit the airwaves this week declaring that City Council will vote 9-0 to approve his ill-advised North Main street “Bike Trail” in the seedy part of town?  … the hired help  Course announced that he has a 9-0 commitment from our elected officials to support this project is out of bounds?  …if our City Council members agreed to support this project by a 9-0 margin without open public discussion is a breach of the public trust?  … City Council isn’t being  transparent concerning the spending about $18 million dollars of the taxpayers money without discussing this project in public and asking for public input?  …it look like this deal was cut behind closed doors?

IS IT TRUE  about 6 months ago DMD Director Course announced that the North Main  street  Bike Trail project will cost $13 million dollars and today the guesstimated cost is around $18 million dollars?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the Evansville Fire Department Quartermaster program is moving forward in a positive way?  …we congratulate Chief Connelly for being visionary?

IS IT TRUE if the ISTEP test scores increase like the salaries of EVSC Administers every school  located in  the Vanderburgh County system will have passing grades?

IS IT TRUE we would like to point out that Vanderburgh County Coroner Anne Groves has done an outstanding job over the last several years?

IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Recorder Z Tuley has also done a credible jobs in that position?

IS IT TRUE that we enjoyed the discussions in our “Reader’s Forum” and look forward to more of them?

IS IT TRUE that we encourage all of our readers to either attend next Monday’s City Council meeting in person or watch it on television?

We are asking our readers to “like us” on Facebook and encourage friends and family to do so, as well? Our next IS IT TRUE will be posted on this coming Friday?

If you would like to advertise in the CCO please contact us City-County Observer@live.com.

Todays “Readers Poll”:Do you feel Council should spend $16 million dollars to renovate North Main area?

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BREAKING NEWS: DALE McCUISTON WITHDRAWING FROM COMMISSIONER RACE

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DALE McCUISTON WITHDRAWING FROM COMMISSIONER RACE

Media Release—Friday February 19,2016—by Wayne Parke Chairman VCRP

Dale McCuiston has informed me he is withdrawing from being a Candidate for the County Commissioner District # 1 position because of medical issues.

Dale was a great candidate and I believe he would have been elected. He indicated it was a difficult decision but it was the best thing for him and his family.

By State Election rules, Noon Monday February 8, 2016 was the deadline to file an official withdrawal of candidacy for the primary election. Therefore Dale’s name will remain on the ballot for the May 3, 2016 Primary but will cease immediately his election campaign.

On May 4, 2016, As Chairman, I plan to announce when I will call a caucus to fill this Republican ballot vacancy for County Commissioner District # 1. The Precinct Committeemen in Commissioner District # 1 will decide who the Republican Candidate will be on the November 8, 2016 General Election Ballot.

Interested Candidates for this position should contact me for details on how to be considered for this ballot vacancy. One of the requirements to run for this position is the Candidate must live in Commissioner District.

Evansville Police Department Officer Jacob C. Thompson, JR Service – Saturday, February 20th

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On behalf of the Evansville Police Department Administration, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 73, Evansville Police Department Foundation and Evansville African-American Museum we invite and encourage you to attend Saturday’s Legacy Service and Reception honoring Officer Jacob Thompson, JR who served from 1877 to 1878. He was one of the first African-Americans appointed to the police force, served from 1877 to 1878, and died from tuberculosis at age 25. And though his tenure on our department was brief, we believe his personal story merits honor and sincere recognition.

Jacob Thompson was born a slave in Boyd County, Kentucky in 1852. His family moved to Evansville in 1867 when he was about 15-years-of-age. At a time when African-Americans met resistance for advancement at every level, Jacob Thompson focused on education, public service, and “giving back” to the community. He was one of two African-American men to first gain admission to the Normal School (now Indiana State University at Terre Haute), an institution for training elementary school teachers. He taught at schools in both Vanderburgh and Warrick County and was active in local politics. Thompson was appointed to the Evansville Police Force on April 7, 1877. At his death he was remembered as a, “…Faithful and intelligent officer, a man of fine character…an ornament to his race and living testimonial to the possibilities that lie before them in spite of prejudice and sophistry”.

As there are no direct descendants of Thompson’s line, he is survived only by his law enforcement family.
This unique event is open to everyone.

Saturday, February 20 Events
Oak Hill Cemetery Service: 12:00 PM – Reception, African-American Museum: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
For full details, view this message on the web.

Day of Service at Ivy Tech Today

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What:  5th Annual Ivy Tech Days of Service

When:  Friday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-Noon (Best time to catch the action, 10 a.m. and after)

Where:  Carver Community Organization, 400 SE Eighth Street, Evansville

 

Background:  Ivy Tech students, faculty, and staff at campuses statewide are participating in service events in their communities – and here in Evansville, a group of students, staff and faculty will be painting, organizing the pantry, and working with children at Carver Community Organization all morning tomorrow. This event is conducted annually in conjunction with the National Random Acts of Kindness Week. While serving their community, our students will learn more about the needs of the community and resources available, while learning about themselves and giving back to others.  Great hands on photos/b-roll opportunities available. If you want to help us spread the word about this great event on social media – any posts or tweets please use #IvyService!

 

Contact at the Event:  LaNell Lucius, Ivy Tech Community College Southwest, Director of Student Life

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

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