WMPI - FM 22 East McClain Scottsburg, Indiana 47170
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July
26, 2010
I105.3
and Scott County Humane Society's Cat of
the Month
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HOPE)
Scottsburg Police Department's
Weekend Reports:
Property damage accident @ 31/ Lake
Rd.
Theft @ Campbell's Motel
Theft by unauthorized use of charge
card
Theft of piece of fence @ Catholic
Church
Property 31/
Vest St.
Person in road in front of Wendy's;
arrested: 56-year-old Eric S. Vernon for public
intoxication
Theft from wallet @ Wal-Mart
Wanted on warrant for Failure to
Appear/ habitual traffic offender in Jennings County; arrested:
52-year-old Terry Lee White of Indianapolis
Theft by failure to pay @ Grapevine
Lounge
Wanted on warrant; 29-year-old
Brandon D. Spicer of Scott County for OWI BAC .10
Several citations issued
Austin
Woman Arrested for Prostitution
(Sharon Love)
The Austin Police Department conducted another prostitution
sting Friday resulting in the arrest of one individual. Chief
Detective Lonnie Noble told I105.3 who was arrested. Herald was
taken to the Scott County Jail. Detective Noble said more
stings are being planned with future arrests possible.
Three Arrested in
Drug Bust in NA
(Sharon Love)
A search of a New Albany apartment uncovers marijuana and
several controlled substances. Officers from several law
enforcement agencies conducted a search at 2702 Paoli Pike on
Friday. During the search, approximately a half pound of
marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia, Hydrocodone and
Ecstasy were found. 19-year-olds Michael Casey and Woodrow
Sulikowski, along with 20-year-old Lindsay Portwood, all tenants
of the apartment were arrested. Casey was charged with Dealing
in Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession
of Marijuana under 30 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia, and
Maintaining a Common Nuisance. Sulikowski and Portwood were
both arrested for Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams and
Maintaining a Common Nuisance.
Blood Drive Today and
Friday in Scottsburg
(Sharon Love)
Two
American Red Cross blood drives will be held this week, the
first one today. Anyone wanting to donate blood and falls
within the guidelines may donate blood from 2 until 6 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church on Hyland Street. The second will be
held Friday from 1 until 6 p.m. at Scott Memorial Hospital.
More information about donating blood may be obtained by calling
1.800.GIVE.LIFE.
Two Arrested in
Jennings County
(Sharon Love)
Two
Jennings County residents were arrested on drug charges during a
traffic stop yesterday. Police tell us that Joshua Owens and
Kelly Curran face charges of illegal possession and
transportation of anhydrous ammonia and possession of a
syringe. The two were charged after officers made the stop on
County Road 300 North.
Three New Leaders
Announced at IUS
(Sharon Love)
Indiana University
Southeast has announced the appointment of three new leaders.
Joe Wert has been named dean of the School of Social Sciences
and Samantha Earley has been named dean of the School of Arts
and Letters, and Tom Sawyer will take the Chief Information
Officer position.
Come to
the Fair
(Sharon Love)
The Jackson County fair is in full swing this week. Several
events are scheduled for the week including free entertainment.
Tonight, in the grand stands you can attend “Wacky Olympics”
featuring students from county high schools. The event begins
at 8 pm. Be sure to stop by the I105.3 booth and spin the
winning wheel each night this week. Tonight say hi to I105.3’s
John Ross from 6-8 p.m.
Teens Arrested in
Home Burglary Case
(Sharon Love)
Two New Albany teens were arrested for breaking into a home.
19-year-old Justin Davidson and 18-year-old Alex Peck were
arrested over the weekend on two preliminary charges of burglary
while armed after breaking into a home in the 5600 block of
Hamburg Pike. The suspects allegedly admitted to burglarizing
the same house two days earlier.
Bidders Sought For
Repaving Project
(Tribtown.com)
Bidders
for a second phase of road work are being sought by Jackson
County Commissioners. The first phase of repaving county road
cost somewhat less than anticipated, leaving nearly 1 million
dollars to repave 50 or so more miles. $1.5 million was
allotted for the repaving project with the first phase costing
just over $600,000.
Indiana
DOE Textbook Review
(Sharon Love)
Indiana
education officials are reviewing new textbooks for students.
The Indiana Department of Education is reviewing 19 new science
and health textbooks and the public can weigh in on the books
via an adoption review website. The review sites will close
September 1. After the state’s Textbook Review Committee makes
recommendations, the State Board of Education will hold a final
vote. The recommendations will then be sent to local school
systems. To review the textbooks and vote, find the link on our
website at I1053online.com. www.doe.in.gov/opd/textbook/.
Hayward Staying or
Going
(Sharon Love)
BP may
make its final decision about the CEO’s position this evening.
BP has confirmed that no final decision has been made on
replacing Tony Hayward. The
BP board would
have to approve a change in company leadership
Prenatal
Classes Offered at Scott Memorial Hospital
Whether this is your first
pregnancy or your third, all expecting parents have questions
and concerns. Scott Memorial Hospital would like to ensure that
you have a positive birthing experience by offering a Prenatal
class on July 31 from 1pm to 4pm. All expecting mothers and
their birthing partners are invited to attend. The class will
teach you about prenatal care, what to expect during labor, the
items you should bring with you to the hospital, breathing
techniques, care of the mother and child after delivery, and
much more. Participants will also have the opportunity to view
the delivery and post partum rooms. With over 120 years of
combined nursing experience, the Obstetrics Department at Scott
Memorial Hospital specializes in happy, healthy babies. This
class is FREE for those delivering at Scott Memorial Hospital
and $35 for those who are not. To register, please call
(812)752-8505.
Austin Man Still
Missing
(Sharon Love)
Family
and friends of the missing Austin man
continue the search. 50-year-old Paul
Graupe was last seen November 24 around
2:00 p.m. It is alleged Graupe went to
collect a debt from a former co-worker
when he disappeared.
Graupe is described as
standing about 5 feet 7 inches and
weighing about 170 pounds with brown
hair and wire-rim glasses. He is usually
wearing a camouflage baseball cap. A
$15,000 reward is being offered for
information leading to the discovery of
Graupe’s where-a-bouts. Anyone with
information about Graupe is asked to
call the Austin Police Department at
794-2496 or the Scott County Sheriff’s
Department at 752-8400.
If you see news
happening call us at 752.3688 or 1.800.441.1053 or e-mail at
slove@i1053.com