Former Democratic Candidate Drunk in Public
07.02.09Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Former Representative and the 2008 Democratic candidate for Lieutenant governor, Dennie Oxley 2, is being formally charged with misrepresenting himself as a state lawmaker to avoid arrest. Oxley and a 21 year old woman were drunk at a downtown Indy gas station early Friday, when Oxley claimed immunity from arrest because the legislature was still in session. Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi says the 21 year old will not face charges.
Bank Robbery in Muncie
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An unidentified man robbed the Star Financial Bank in Lyndenbrook place yesterday at 9:30am. Police say the suspect is a six foot tall black male that weighed about 250 pounds. No suspect was found, but the police are checking the banks surveillance video for clues.
New Sewer Rate Increase for Richmond
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The Richmond Common Council voted to pass a new sanitary sewer rate increase and an increase in the city’s storm water fee this past Monday Night. The fee will apply to residents who are hooked up to the Richmond Sanitary District, but live outside the city’s corporate limits. The change will affect about 1,400 customers, and is expected to raise about 150,000 dollars a year for repair and maintenance.
Chesterfield Woman Killed in Strawtown Accident
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65 year old Jewel McCord of Chesterfield died in Strawtown on Tuesday where her 2003 Infiniti collided with a dump truck filled with sand on State Road 37 at about 2:45pm. McCord had failed to yield the right of way at the intersection at State Road 37 and Strawtown Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene
Ontario Systems Lays Off Workers
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Software company Ontario Systems will lay off 35 workers today. Ontario’s president and CEO said it was not downsizing, but a strategic realignment. The company had laid off 126 employees this past December.
Anderson Lions Family Festival
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The opening night of the Anderson Lions Family Festival was to be a celebration at its new location at the Anderson Speedway, but plunging temperatures, bursts of rain and strong gusts of wind caused many fairgoers to head back to the car. The Anderson Noon Lions Club chose to partner with the Anderson Speedway to give residents a completely new festival experience, and allowed festival organizers to offer racing events along with fair food and kid friendly rides.
New Bridge In Carmel
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Carmel just opened its new Monon Bridge yesterday. The 3.5 million dollar bridge crosses Carmel drive and over one hundred thousand people are expected to use the structure
Hoosiers Need Protection From West Nile
07.02.09Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
The State Department of Health is reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from the West Nile virus this weekend. West Nile is transmitted by Mosquitoes, and mosquitoes bear there young in standing water. It is important for people to dump any standing water out on their property. People can also wear insect repellent containing DEET to ward off the insects.
New Restaurant For Muncie
07.01.09Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Muncie’s newest restaurant opens today. Long John Silver’s/A&W restaurant on Wheeling Ave. will open at 10:30am today in the new building that replaced the old one that was built in 1975. The new building will allow for more patrons to enjoy their food in an enlarged dining room, and the new kitchen will increase productivity by forty-five percent.
Mom of the Year 2009
07.01.09Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
March of Dimes and Indianapolis Woman Magazine will be hosting the inaugural Mom of the Year Awards 2009. Nominations will be accepted now until Friday July 17th. A brief essay and photo are required with the nominations. Nominations can be done at indianpoliswoman.com or marchofdimes.com/Indiana.
Chesterfield Woman Killed in Strawtown Accident
02.07.0965 year old Jewel McCord of Chesterfield died in Strawtown on Tuesday where her 2003 Infiniti collided with a dump truck filled with sand on State Road 37 at about 2:45pm. McCord had failed to yield the right of way at the intersection at State Road 37 and Strawtown Road. She was pronounced [...]
Ontario Systems Lays Off Workers
02.07.09Software company Ontario Systems will lay off 35 workers today. Ontario’s president and CEO said it was not downsizing, but a strategic realignment. The company had laid off 126 employees this past December.
Anderson Lions Family Festival
02.07.09The opening night of the Anderson Lions Family Festival was to be a celebration at its new location at the Anderson Speedway, but plunging temperatures, bursts of rain and strong gusts of wind caused many fairgoers to head back to the car. The Anderson Noon Lions Club chose to partner with the Anderson Speedway [...]