“Manning Unlikely To QB In NFL”
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Yahoo Sports, ABC News and The Indianapolis Star are all reporting that Payton Manning is unlikely to resume his Quarterback career. The Indy Star quotes Yahoo Sports as saying – People close to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning say “The nerves in Manning’s arm are not healing as quickly as hoped and, worse, don’t appear to be progressing at enough of a rate to indicate that he will play again, according to two sources with knowledge of Manning’s rehabilitation from neck surgery.” “The vertebrae in his neck that were fused have healed as expected and Manning began throwing in December. But he hasn’t shown improvement in velocity on his passes, and the two sources fear he likely never will again.” Manning did not play in the 2011 season to recover from neck surgery last summer.
Motion To Dismiss Denied
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Former Central High School Principal Christopher Smith’s motion to dismiss a pending criminal case received a failing grade Monday from a Delaware County judge. The 42-year-old Smith is accused of not alerting police after a Central student reported she had been raped in a school bathroom in November 2010. The Star Press reports – Circuit Court 5 Judge Thomas Cannon Jr. issued a ruling released Monday, rejecting arguments by Smith’s attorneys that the Indiana statutes contain contradictory and vague terminology. Smith’s trial is set for March 6. Last week the Muncie Community School Board announced his contract would not be renewed for next school year, in what officials said was a cost-cutting move.
Hearings Held For Mother & Daughter
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Initial hearings were held yesterday for 45-year-old Angela Louise Rice Lee, and her 21-year-old daughter, Samra Nicole Lee. Both were arrested last week and charged in connection with the neglect, abuse and death of 5-year-old Lauren McConniel. Both mother and daughter were charged with aiding, inducing or causing neglect of a dependent resulting in death and failure to report child abuse or neglect. Angela Lee received a May 15 trial date and saw her bond set at $31,000. Samra Lee will go to trial May 24. Her bond had already been set at $6,000.
17-Year-Old Charged In Kokomo Shooting
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged in Sunday morning’s shooting in Kokomo that left a 23-year-old man in critical condition. The juvenile faces a charge of criminal recklessness and a charge of dangerous possession of a firearm. 23-year-old Taurean Jones, was found lying in the backyard with a head wound. Jones was transported to St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, and later airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Police say Jones underwent surgery and hospital officials say Jones’ family does not want to release information about his condition.
Million Dollar Lottery Prize Winner Comes Forward
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
A former Muncie resident has claimed the $1 million Powerball prize from last week’s drawing.
Janice Kleeman, an Indianapolis resident who works as a physical therapy assistant in Muncie, claimed the big prize. She purchased the ticket at Hoosier Pete at the intersection of McGalliard Road and Oakwood Avenue. Kleeman is originally from Muncie, but has resided in Indianapolis for about two years.
Legislators/Welfare Recipients To Get Drug Tested
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Legislators have voted to drug-test themselves. The Indiana House has voted 81-15 to add legislators to a bill requiring welfare recipients to consent to drug testing. Recipients would be randomly selected for tests, and would lose their benefits for six months for a positive test.
A positive test for legislators would mean the loss of their office space, party staffers, laptops, reserved parking, and franking privileges. The House will vote today on whether to send the overall bill to the Senate.
Kokomo Police Seek Help
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Kokomo police are looking for anyone who was in a dark SUV or saw a dark SUV speeding away from the scene of a Sunday morning shooting. A 23-year-old male was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was able to give police some information about the incident before he was taken to the hospital. A 17-year-old is being held in connection with the incident. Information about the vehicle can be reported to Kokomo police or Crimestoppers.
Muncie Properties To Shutter 18 Buildings
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Tenants of nearly 50 low-income rental housing units in the Old West End and East Central neighborhoods are facing eviction because the properties are unprofitable. Scott Stonebraker, doing business as Muncie Properties, acknowledged on Monday that his attempt to sell 18 of his apartment buildings during an auction in December had failed. As a result, Stonebraker plans to shutter 18 buildings, ranging from former single-family structures to a 12-unit apartment building at 710 E. Main Street. Muncie Properties will continue to rent apartments in more than 30 other buildings that remain profitable. And the firm will try to find new rental housing for those tenants who are being displaced.
Anderson Recycling Changes
01.31.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
Over the past two weeks, the recycling program in Anderson has been changing. Per a contract with the city, Best Way Disposal is now picking up recycling every other week, rather than weekly. Trash pickup continues to be collected on a weekly basis. Although the recycling pickups are less frequent, residents can choose to fill up larger bins to turn in more materials each time. Residents can call Best Way to request a larger container — and many already have.
Looking For Work? Progress Rail Job Fair Saturday
01.30.12Filed Under: ECI News with 0 Comments
One of Muncie’s newest and biggest employers has announced a job fair to find local workers. Progress Rail will hold the job fair this Saturday from 9-3 at the Horizon Convention Center. Hourly pay ranges from $12 to $18.50 an hour for materials handlers, assemblers, welders, quality inspectors, painters and maintenance technicians. If attending, make sure to bring your resume. Before hiring, you’ll need to pass drug testing, a fitness-for-duty medical review and a background check
I-69 Closes After Woman Jumps In Front Of Semi
02.02.12Northbound Interstate 69 in Hamilton County was closed Wednesday afternoon after an apparent suicide. All four northbound lanes were shut down after the incident near State Road 37 and 116th Street. Fishers police said dispatchers started taking calls just after 2 p.m. reporting a woman running in front of vehicles. Police said the woman purposely [...]
Job Fair Set For Saturday
02.02.12One of Muncie’s newest and biggest employers has announced a job fair to find local workers. Progress Rail will hold the job fair this Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horizon Convention Center. Progress will seek workers at hourly pay rates ranging from $12 to $18.50 an hour. Those interested in applying are to bring [...]
Ludington Submits Plea Agreement
02.02.12If a U.S. District Court judge accepts the terms of a pending plea agreement, Charles “Fred” Ludington will be sentenced to four years in federal prison. The 62-year-old Ludington is accused of violating federal gun regulations, not requiring customers to complete ATF forms and, in one case, selling a gun to an illegal alien. He [...]