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ISP Plan Memorial Day Weekend Safety Blitz - May 24, 2013 10:51:03 am

By Jake Griffin

(Undated) - For many, summer has just begun, and Troopers with the Indiana State Police are taking an active role in traffic safety. Officers will be on the lookout for drivers not following posted speed limits, following too closely, making unsafe lane changes, and failing to buckle up themselves and children in need of restraints. The Indiana State Police officers will also be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

Next weekend the State Police and the Dearborn County Sheriff Department will be participating in the “Click it or Ticket” the National Highway Traffic campaign aimed at increasing the use of seat belts among young people in the United States.

Motorists are reminded to make sure they are well rested before traveling. Also, to avoid tailgating and following of the two-second rule. Drivers are urged to make sure all vehicle passengers are buckled up at all times.

This reminder comes as the Memorial Day weekend approaches and the unofficial start of summer begins.

Drunk Boater Who Caused Deadly Crash Sentenced - May 24, 2013 8:28:44 am

Glenn Riegelsberger

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(Cincinnati, Oh.) - A man who admitted to causing an Ohio River boating accident that killed another man and injured a woman was sentenced Thursday.

Glenn Riegelsberger pleaded guilty earlier this year to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of aggravated vehicular assault.

Prosecutors said Riegelsberger was drunk when he drove his boat over the top of another vessel on the Ohio River near Riverside Park in Sedamsville last June 9. The crash killed the driver of the other boat, Jeffrey Foster, and seriously injured Foster’s passenger Jennifer Holwadel. Witnesses said Riegelsberger's boat was going too fast in the no-wake zone where the crash occurred.

Riegelsberger left the scene of the crash. He drove his boat to shore, got out, and ran away on foot.

The 54-year-old was sentenced to four years in prison, followed by five years on probation. He must also pay $100,000 in restitution to Holwadel, who suffered a broken back.

LINKS:

Driver In Deadly Boat Crash Indicted

Lawmakers Want Answers On ISTEP Debacle - May 24, 2013 8:09:24 am

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Indiana state lawmakers say they will have a hearing to study the problems with this year's ISTEP+ test.

The Indiana Legislative Council met Thursday to decide which issues will be looked at during summer study committees, the Associated Press reports.

Schools statewide had to extend the online testing period and reduce the number of students taking the test at one time because of a glitch in the test provider CTB/McGraw Hill's servers earlier this month. As lawmakers seek answers, representatives from CTB/McGraw Hill, the Indiana Department of Education and school superintendents could be required to testify.

“It’s worthy of a strong look to get straight answers, to make sure we get to the bottom of it,” said House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) told the Associated Press.

Other issues that will get a look over the summer are land banks used to sell vacant property, how casino communities use their gaming revenues, and Common Core education standards.

LINKS:

ISTEP “Fiasco” Affects Local Schools

Computer Glitch Interrupts ISTEP Testing

Parking, Crossings Restricted By Railroad Work - May 24, 2013 7:40:19 am

The CSX Railroad through downtown Lawrenceburg.

Mike Perleberg-Eagle 99.3

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Railroad work through downtown Lawrenceburg will cause some street and crossing closures the next couple weeks.

CSX Railroad crews are replacing railroad ties and replacing railroad crossings. The City of Lawrenceburg says that the North side of Williams Street will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday starting May 28 through June 7.

The city asks that residents and visitors not park on the North side of Williams Street during the work period. Vehicles should be parked clear of the roadway and curbs along the tracks.

Crossings on Arch, Elm, Short, Alley, and Vine streets will all be closed 24 hours a day June 2 through 7. There will be no crossing the tracks at those locations until the work has finished.

Residents with questions on the closure can contact Lawrenceburg Construction Manager Mario Todd at (812) 532-3556 or Director of Engineering Mike Clark at 532-3554.

UPDATE: Teen Murder Suspect's Hearing Delayed - May 24, 2013 6:58:21 am

Nancy Hershman

Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home

Update posted at 11:35 a.m.:

A hearing for a Hamilton County, Ohio teen accused in the burglary and shooting of a Milan woman has been postponed.

The 16-year-old boy is among three people charged with the murder of 68-year-old Nancy Hershman last December.

The teen with the initials D.H. was scheduled to appear in Ripley County Juvenile Court Friday morning for a decision on whether he would be moved to adult court. The prosecutor’s office says the hearing has been postponed until further notification.

Court filings indicated the teen is in need of further evaluation.

Original story posted at 6:58 a.m.:

(Ripley County, Ind.) - A court hearing will take place Friday for an Ohio teen accused in the murder of a Milan woman last year.

Nancy Hershman, 68, was gunned down in her home during a botched burglary early in the morning December 30. Three people have been accused in her murder: 22-year-old Alison Moore and two teenage boys, all from Colerain Township, Hamilton County.

One of the boys, 15-year-old Sean David Nichols, has already been bound over to adult court in Ripley County to face charges of Murder and Burglary. The judge made that decision March 7.

The second teen is a 16-year-old only identified so far by his initials D.H. He has a hearing in Ripley County Juvenile Court Friday to determine if he’ll be charged as an adult, too.

D.H.’s first appearance in juvenile court April 16 was recessed.

The trio had driven to the Milan area from Ohio. They allegedly broke into and robbed one residence late on December 29 before driving to Hershman’s home on West Ellis Street. They allegedly broke in and were confronted by the widow, who investigators say confronted the burglars before Moore shot her.

LINKS:

Boy, 15, Now Faces Murder Charge In Adult Court

Teen's Murder Case Could Go To Adult Court

Teens Could Soon Be Waived To Adult Court

Murder Suspect Brought To Ripley Co. Jail

Accused Milan Murderer Waives Extradition

Prosecutor: Milan Burglar Had Ties To Area

Three Arrested For Milan Murder

Murder Victim Was Community-Minded

ISP: Milan Woman's Death Ruled A Homicide

Milan Woman's Death Under Investigation

Local Memorial Day Services - May 23, 2013 1:45:17 pm

Eagle 99.3 is proud to salute our U.S. military veterans and their brothers and sisters who have died in the line of duty. Here is a list of local Memorial Day observances around the tri-state.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Bright, Indiana – A ceremony will be held at the Gibson Cemetery on Stateline Road at 12:15 p.m. Organized by the churches of Bright, American Legion Post 199, VFW Duwel Post 7570, and AMVETS Post 13. Grave sites of soldiers dating back to the Revolutionary War will be decorated with an American flag.

Dillsboro, Indiana – Northcutt-Laaker American Legion Post 292 will host services at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro at 1:00 p.m., followed by a second service at St. John Church Cemetery in Farmers Retreat at 3:00 p.m. Veterans graves will be marked with American flags. For more information, please contact the legion post at (812) 432-9200.

Hidden Valley, Indiana – 7^th Annual Thunder on Wheels Veterans Memorial Parade through Hidden Valley Lake. Decorated vehicles and floats meet at the Willie’s parking lot.

MONDAY, MAY 27

Aurora, Indiana – Service at Riverview Cemetery starting at 11:00 a.m. Featuring guest speaker Retired Navy Capt. Howard T. Ross, Jr. Boy Scout Troop 637 will place an American flag at veterans’ graves.

Batesville, Indiana – Batesville’s Memorial Day Parade will start at the Batesville Memorial Pool and end at Liberty Park. A service will follow at the park.

Brookville, Indiana – Memorial Day Parade beginning at the St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. The parade will end at the Maple Grove Cemetery where “Taps” will be played and a 21-gun salute.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana – Lawrenceburg American Legion Post 239 will have a Memorial Day parade down Walnut Street beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be a post-parade memorial service at Greendale Cemetery starting at 11:00 a.m. Featured guest speaker is Dearborn Circuit Court Judge James D. Humphrey.

Northern Dearborn County, Indiana – New Alsace American Legion Post 452 will visit several cemeteries for services. East Fork Cemetery at 8:30 a.m.; St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery in Guilford at 9:00 a.m.; St. Martin Church Cemetery in Yorkville at 9:30 a.m.; St. Paul Church Cemetery in New Alsace at 10:00 a.m.

St. Leon, Indiana – American Legion Post 464 will have several services at area cemeteries. Begins with a Memorial Day mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Leon at 8:00 a.m. Cemetery route: State Road 46 at 8:45 a.m.; St. Jacob Church at 9:00 a.m.; St. Peter Church at 9:15 a.m.; Klemmes Corner North at 9:35 a.m.; Southgate at 9:50 a.m.; Big Cedar at 10:15 a.m.; Cedar Grove at 10:45 a.m.; Mt. Pleasant at 2:30 p.m.; and Harrison at 3:00 p.m.

Sunman, Indiana – American Legion Post 337 will hold services at several cemeteries. Sunman American Legion at 8:00 a.m.; St. John’s Lutheran in Hubbels Corner at 8:15 a.m.; St. John Church of Christ in Penntown at 8:30 a.m.; St. Stephen Lutheran in Spades at 8:45 a.m.; St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m.; Little Memory Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m.; Adams Lutheran Church at 9:45 a.m.; St. Pius Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.; Zion Lutheran Church in Manchester at 10:30 a.m.; Busse Cemetery at 10:45 a.m.; and St. Paul Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.

Versailles, Indiana – The Versailles American Legion Post 173 will host a Memorial Day Parade at 10:00 a.m. The route starts at the legion hall and continues to Cliff Hill Cemetery, where there will be a memorial service. A second memorial service will follow at the Ripley County Courthouse Memorial.

Vevay, Indiana – A Memorial Day service will be held at the Veterans Monument outside of the Switzerland County Courthouse starting at 11:00 a.m. Featured speakers are Robb Barlow and his son Adam Barlow, who served as a chaplain and soldier in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively. Music performed by the Vevay Music Club and Switzerland County High School Choir. If there is rain, the observance will be held at the Historic Hoosier Theater.

Auto Parts Supplier To Add 80 Jobs In Gallatin Co. - May 23, 2013 12:20:07 pm

(Gallatin County, Ky.) – A Gallatin County business is expanding in terms of both facilities and personnel.

Dorman Products Inc., an automotive parts producer, announced Thursday it will invest $6.5 million to add on to its Warsaw facility and add 80 new, full-time jobs. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was on hand for the announcement.

“The automotive industry is a thriving part of Kentucky’s economy,” said Beshear. “We are excited to see Dorman grow in Gallatin County, creating 80 new jobs and investing $6.5 million. This is a company with a wide range of automotive products, literally covering all aspects of vehicles from bumper to bumper.”

Dorman already employs 300 people in Gallatin County. The new employees will help the company meet growth in its sales.

“We are excited with the opportunity to expand our operation in Warsaw and to offer additional employment opportunities in that community,” said Steven Berman, chairman of the board and CEO of Dorman Products. “We have every confidence in our contributors to meet the challenges of growing our business.”

State and local tax incentives have been offered to Dorman. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has preliminarily approved the company for performance-based tax incentives up to $1 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program.

Warsaw mayor Charles French said the city is excited at the prospects the Dorman Products expansion.

“The company’s investment and creation of new jobs will produce a positive economic impact on the city of Warsaw and Gallatin County,” said the mayor.

The governor’s office said Kentucky is home to nearly 450 motor vehicle-related facilities which employ nearly 80,000 people combined.

Group Will Put Hands And Feet On The Ground In OK - May 23, 2013 9:50:38 am

Volunteers with Hands and Feet Ministry help rebuild a home following the March 2012 tornado in Marysville, Indiana.

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Volunteers with Hands and Feet Ministry in Marysville, Indiana following tornado destruction in March 2012.

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(Bright, Ind.) - A non-profit organization based in Bright is planning to go to Oklahoma and help with the cleanup effort after Monday’s destructive tornado.

Hands and Feet Ministry President Jacob Mansfield says he will be among 11 individuals from Dearborn County leaving for Moore, Oklahoma next Tuesday, May 28. They will remain there until May 31 helping clear debris and providing basic supplies.

“Last year we went to Marysville (which was struck by a tornado) and helped with the cleanup. This is part of a bigger goal for Hands and Feet to have a disaster relief team to send out anytime something like this happens,” Mansfield said.

The group is requesting donations of supplies to help in their mission. Items can be dropped off at The Gathering Place Coffee House located at 1932 Jamison Road in Bright.

Requested supplies include work gloves, vinyl gloves, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, cooling cloths, hats, safety glasses, masks, heavy duty trash bags, tarps, rope, paper towels, toilet paper, basic first aid kits, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, lip balm, cleaning wipes, plastic storage containers, and shelter tents for shade.

The organization also needs help in getting to Oklahoma. Monetary donations for transportation costs can be given through the Hands and Feet Ministry website at www.HFMinistry.org and clicking the “Donate Now” button. Gas cards can be dropped off at The Gathering Place.

Mansfield says he is hopeful that a local store can donate non-perishable foods. He noticed in Maryville that FEMA and the Red Cross provided plenty of water and other essentials, but people still desired canned goods.

Hands and Feet Ministry was founded in 2011 by Mansfield. He says the organization does a lot of good in Dearborn County by frequently participating in community projects on the weekend. Mansfield can be contacted by phone at (513) 340-1793, through the website www.HFMinistry.org, or the Hands and Feet Ministry Facebook page.

Mansfield noted that The Gathering Place Coffee House is not currently open for business, but plans to welcome the public sometime this summer.

Freedom Hope Fans Line Up For Te'o Gag Gift - May 23, 2013 7:57:45 am

The empty box that will be given away on Manti Te'o Girlfreind Bobblehead night at the Florence Freedom's home game Thursday, May 23.

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(Florence, Ky.) - The Florence Freedom minor league baseball team made national headlines earlier this year when they announced a peculiar bobblehead giveaway.

At Thursday night’s game at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium, the team will give away Manti Te’o girlfriend bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans through the gate.

The story of the former Notre Dame linebacker’s nonexistent girlfriend inspired the organization’s idea. The joke: the bobblehead box will be empty.

"This will be the best kind of bobblehead a fan could get," Freedom General Manager Josh Anderson said when the attention-grabbing promotion was announced in January. "Because now fans can make the bobblehead out to be whatever they want it to be."

Taking the gag a little further, the team has also reserved a section of seating down the left field line for fans with imaginary friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, or spouses. Additionally, there will be an air guitar contest, a pretend kiss cam, and an imaginary food fight.

Gates open at 5:35 p.m. with first pitch against the visiting Schaumburg Bombers slated for 6:35.

Thursday night Freedom home games are $1 beer night. Tonight’s game will feature a postgame concert by Folsom.

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Freedom To Give Away Te'o Girlfriend Bobblehead

Legion Bringing Back Memorial Day Parade May 27 - May 23, 2013 7:39:00 am

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The Lawrenceburg American Legion Post 239 wants the community to remember that Memorial Day is not about barbecues and swimming pools. It’s about those who gave their lives defending the country.

After not having it last year due to lack of interest in prior years, the legion is bringing back its Memorial Day Parade this coming Monday, May 27. Legion member Mick McNimery said the parade will be a scaled down from what it once was.

“We need to get the people out to line the streets. It’s not who or what is in the parade. It’s why we have the parade,” McNimery said.

The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. Monday, with a shorter route only proceeding down Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg. In 2011, only about 20 people come out to wave to the veterans riding in the parade, McNimery recalled.

“It also shows support for the troops that are out there today. These young men and woman are in some cases on their fourth or fifth deployments. Their families sacrifice a lot. In a way, the parade shows support for them, too,” said McNimery.

If this year’s parade is considered a success, then the legion could expand it in 2014.

The public is also invited to a post-parade Memorial Day Service at the veterans area of the Greendale Cemetery. Dearborn Circuit Court Judge James D. Humphrey will deliver a speech and Buddy Foster will read the poem “Freedom Isn’t Free.”