Middletown Man Murdered
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A Middletown man is dead, the victim of an apparent homicide yesterday afternoon. Dead is Michael Patterson. He was found dead at home by his wife when she returned from her teaching job. Crime scene units were at the house late last night. Police officials said Patterson suffered severe traumatic injuries to his upper body. He worked at Anderson’s Mounds State Park. The investigation is continuing.
Judge Says Prosecutor Acted to Deceive in Forefieture Cases
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Delaware Circuit Court Judge has ruled that Prosecutor Mark McKinney acted “decieitefully” in the Drug Task Force forefieture cases. McKinney issued a statement to the Star-Press on Monday evening, denying “any effort to mislead or deceive anyone.” Judge Dailey reviewed about 450 forefeiture cases before coming to his conclusion. Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurely filed a complaint last spring regarding McKinney’s handling of the cases. In particular, she is concerned that funds from the seizures were not deposited in city accounts as required by law.
Catalytic Convertors Stolen from Cars on Dealer Lot
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It seems like more trouble than it’s worth, but a Muncie car dealership has a catalytic convertors stolen from a six cars on its lot. Toyota of Muncie reports that the thefts apparently happened between Thursday night and Monday morning. A converter has a small amount of platinum that is a valuable metal.
BSU Students Heading Baaaack!
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They’re coming baaaack! Ball State students that is. About 6,000 students are expected to arrive tomorrow and Thursday. Muncie residents who want to avoid the worst of it should steer clear of roads such as McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue, said Gene Burton, director of public safety at Ball State. However, since students are arriving on a staggered schedule, it’s hoped the congestion won’t be too bad. Meanwhile, local merchants are looking forward to having students back, to spend money on everything from pizza to gasoline.
Delaware County Commissioners Working to Ban CAFOs
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The Delaware County Commissioners have taken the first step on banning CAFOs in the county. The Commissioners took the action because because efforts by the Muncie-Delaware County Planning Commission to regulate CAFOs have failed. A final vote on the ordinance will take place at the Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 2nd.
Anderson Police Lieutenant Arrested for DUI
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An Anderson police lieutenant has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. The incident occurred at a checkpoint Saturday night after the Kid Rock-Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Steve Ohlheiser was arrested. He has worked for the Anderson Police Department of 15 years. Anderson police officials say he’s expected to be placed on paid administrative leave. He is scheduled to return to work today.
Anderson Driver Crashes into Utility Poles
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A driver in Anderson lost consciousness while driving his car yesterday and struck two utility poles before coming to a stop. The driver’s name has not been released. The crash happened at 9th and Central. The driver did not seem to be seriously injured, but was taken to a local hospital to be checked.
Civil Trial Underway in Anderson
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A civil trial resulting from an April 2005 traffic crash in Anderson gets underway today. The trial will be heard in Madison Superior Court and heard by Judge Jack Brinkman. Injured in the accident was Vanessa Richardson. The defendant in the case has admitting liability. The trial is expected to last for two days, according to attoneys with Cohen and Malad from Indianapolis. They are representing Richardson. In addition to injuries from the crash, the collision also triggered return of epileptic seizures.
Indiana State Fair Has Huge Attendance
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The Associated Press is reporting that Indiana State Fair officials say this year’s event recorded the fourth highest attendance ever for the fair. Spokesman Andy Klotz says a total of 859,619 people attended the fair, which ended its 12-day run on Sunday. The record was set in 2004, when more than 900,000 people attended. Klotz says mild weather helped bring people out this year to see a mix of new and traditional offerings. Next year’s event will be longer and run for about three weeks.
DUI Patrols Snare 13 Over the Weekend
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Drunken driving checkpoints and patrols in Delaware and surrounding counties resulted in 13 arrests over the weekend. Indiana State Police troopers from the Redkey District conducted a checkpoint for drunken drivers in Delaware County early Friday morning. In addition, DUI patrols were conducted Friday and Saturday evenings within the Redkey District, which includes Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Jay and Randolph counties, according to a press release from Indiana State Police Sgt. Rod Russell.
BSU Students Heading Baaaack!
19.08.08They’re coming baaaack! Ball State students that is. About 6,000 students are expected to arrive tomorrow and Thursday. Muncie residents who want to avoid the worst of it should steer clear of roads such as McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue, said Gene Burton, director of public safety at Ball State. [...]
Delaware County Commissioners Working to Ban CAFOs
19.08.08The Delaware County Commissioners have taken the first step on banning CAFOs in the county. The Commissioners took the action because because efforts by the Muncie-Delaware County Planning Commission to regulate CAFOs have failed. A final vote on the ordinance will take place at the Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 2nd.
Anderson Police Lieutenant Arrested for DUI
19.08.08An Anderson police lieutenant has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. The incident occurred at a checkpoint Saturday night after the Kid Rock-Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Steve Ohlheiser was arrested. He has worked for the Anderson Police Department of 15 years. Anderson police officials say [...]