WLBC Road Reminder
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Jackson Street in Muncie will be closed Friday between Walnut and Mulberry streets for sewer repairs. The anticipated re-opening of the street is late Friday night. Detour routes will be posted.
3 Shot In Downtown Kokomo
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Kokomo police arrested a man in connection to the shootings of three men near downtown Thursday. Investigators said Turama Stitts was taken into custody after they received a tip from a witness. 48-year-old Argena Williams was shot in the head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later. 40-year-old Miriam Mallory was found shot in the head and about an hour later, officers were called back to the same area, where a third person, 51-year-old Ricky Patterson was found shot in the head. Mallory and Patterson remain hospitalized. Detectives said they were still trying to determine a motive behind the shootings.
$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Muncie
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If you’re a Powerball player and purchased a ticket in Muncie before Wednesday night’s drawing, you might be a big winner. The Hoosier Lottery announced that a $1 million winning ticket was sold at Arjan Petro at the intersection of McGalliard Road and Oakwood Avenue.
The winning ticket sold in Muncie matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball number.
No one matched all six numbers, which puts Saturday’s Powerball jackpot at an estimated $146 million.
School Administrator Hospitalized
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An Anderson Preparatory Academy administrator remained in the hospital on Wednesday, a day after he was attacked by an enraged parent. APA Commandant Robert Guillaume said that John Hayden was held overnight at Saint John’s Medical Center. Hayden had sustained a severe concussion and was complaining of blurred vision and neck pain. He also suffers from a heart condition. 36-year-old Earl Davenport, admitted to striking Hayden – allegedly because he was upset about his son’s suspension from the basketball team.
Muncie Radio Shack Robbed
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Police say a masked bandit entered a Muncie electronics store Wednesday evening and robbed two employees of store merchandise and cash. The robbery was reported about 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Radio Shack at 847 South Tillotson Avenue. The robber reportedly got away with several iPhones, tablet computers and cash. There were no injuries reported. Police continue to investigate and have not released details of the robber’s description.
Marion Driver Hospitalized
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An unresponsive driver was taken to the hospital after he crashed his car into a pole on a county road Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say 23-year-old Marion resident Jack McIlwain was traveling northbound on Grant County Road 400 East, when his car left the roadway and struck a utility pole south of 100 South. His condition was not immediately known.
Finalists Named For ACS Board
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The Anderson Community Schools board has selected three finalists to vie for the seat vacated by Tyrone Vertner. The three candidates are Virginia Chapman, Danny McGhee and Amber Dietz. The three will be interviewed during a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in Anderson High School’s auditorium. The board will vote on the new member the following evening immediately after a closed session at 5 p.m., also in the auditorium.
New Hires For Daleville Schools
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The Daleville Community School Board has hired two new teachers for the high school: Sheryl Myers, a retired teacher from Anderson and a naturalist at Mounds State Park, to teach one section of biology 2 for the second semester, and Alexis Wyman to teach English.
In other business, the board agreed to spend just under $20,000 from the rainy day fund to replace the aluminum bleachers for baseball, softball and track. That change is being made to make the seating code-compliant for safety at the recommendation of the schools’ insurance company.
Trustee Office To Move; No Food Pantry Afterwards
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The Mount Township Trustee’s office will be moving from its current location on South Broadway Street to the Yorktown-Mount Pleasant Fire Department within the next 30 days. Because of space constraints, the trustee’s office will no longer operate a food pantry after the move, according to Trustee Lynsey Weaver.
Final Henry County School Makes The Switch
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The final Henry County area school district has eliminated its traditional calendar. Nettle Creek School Board members unanimously approved switching to a balanced calendar Tuesday night with little discussion. The change shifts the first day of school to Aug. 2 and gives students a one-week break in the fall and two-week breaks in the winter and spring.
School Administrator Hospitalized
27.01.12An Anderson Preparatory Academy administrator remained in the hospital on Wednesday, a day after he was attacked by an enraged parent. APA Commandant Robert Guillaume said that John Hayden was held overnight at Saint John’s Medical Center. Hayden had sustained a severe concussion and was complaining of blurred vision and neck pain. He also suffers [...]
Muncie Radio Shack Robbed
27.01.12Police say a masked bandit entered a Muncie electronics store Wednesday evening and robbed two employees of store merchandise and cash. The robbery was reported about 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Radio Shack at 847 South Tillotson Avenue. The robber reportedly got away with several iPhones, tablet computers and cash. There were no injuries reported. [...]
Marion Driver Hospitalized
27.01.12An unresponsive driver was taken to the hospital after he crashed his car into a pole on a county road Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say 23-year-old Marion resident Jack McIlwain was traveling northbound on Grant County Road 400 East, when his car left the roadway and struck a utility pole south of 100 South. His condition [...]