The body of Hunter Conner, 22, of Newburgh was recovered from the Ohio River Saturday at 5:10 p.m. CT by Conservation Officer divers.
The incident is still under investigation.
Update as of Jan. 17, 2025, at 11:31 a.m.
Sonar search efforts are underway for a missing man who was last seen in the Ohio River.
At 9 a.m., emergency responders were notified of a person missing in the water approximately 1 mile east of the Grandview boat ramp.
Initial investigation revealed that Hunter Conner, 22, of Newburgh, was waterfowl hunting, when the kayak he was in capsized as he tried to retrieve a duck.
Responders completed unsuccessful water surface and bank searches of the area yesterday.
Other agencies assisting on scene include the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, Spencer County Emergency Management Agency, Spencer County Emergency Ambulance Service, Grandview Fire Department, Chrisney Fire Department, Lewisport Fire Department, Yelvington Fire Department, Boonville Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department, Daviess County (Kentucky) Fire and Rescue, Air Evac, and Hancock County (Kentucky) Emergency Management .
Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage the use of life jackets while participating in activities on or near the water.
Second Individual Arrested for Assisting Suspect in Orange County Shooting
Floyd County: A second person has been charged after investigators believe he participated in assisting the suspect wanted in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy Sheriff on January 3rd, 2025.
On January 3rd, just before 1:00 AM, Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway at US Highway 150 and State Road 56. During the interaction with the driver, Austin Schepers, Schepers shot Deputy Andry multiple times and fled the scene. Hours later, Schepers fled to a residence in the 1800 block of Market Street in New Albany.
Through their investigation, State Police Detectives Clay Boley and Steven Peyton believe 37-year-old James Adams of Commiskey had arrived at the apartment on Market Street on January 3rd at the request of Schepers. Investigators believe that Adams was of full knowledge of the situation that Schepers was in, and that he was instrumental in helping Schepers get to Craig Street in Louisville. Craig Street is one block west of Wheeler Avenue, where Schepers was ultimately found on January 4th.
Adams was already incarcerated in the Scott County Jail on unrelated charges. The warrant for his arrest through Floyd County was served on Adams at the Scott County Jail.
The Indiana State Police insists that those responsible for assisting criminals within their efforts to elude capture by law enforcement will be investigated and charged for their actions.
Arrested and Charges:
James Adams, 37, Commiskey, Indiana
Assisting a Criminal, Level 5 Felony
False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor
Allendale 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Allendale School is proud to announce the Junior High Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
Wabash District #348 Agenda
WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Mt. Carmel Elementary School Library
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda
a. Board Minutes
i. December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly bills
c. Financial Reports
d. Correspondence
e. Administrative Reports
4. Superintendent’s Comments
5. Report by MCJSH Principal Amy Duckworth
6. Public Comments
7. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, and dismissal of specific employees’’
8. New Business
a. 2024-2025 Updated School Calendar
b. Employment of Personnel
9. Adjournment
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held on 01/06/2025.
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meador Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens
o Commissioner Meeks Water and Sewer
o Commissioner Zimmerman Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage
· Staff Reports
o Ryan Turner Derek McCullough Luis Garcia
o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb
o WEMA Representative
New Business
o Consent Agenda
§ Pay all bills by providing proper signatures.
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Old Business-
o Executive Session- Discuss the possibility of purchasing land for development.
o Motion to Adjourn-
o Liquor Control Meeting-N/A
Traffic accident nets impaired driver
On January 17, 2025, at 7:20 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an accident close to the intersection of State Road 57 and State Road 357 near Oakland City. Communications Officer Tiahanna Berry advised emergency service personnel a male in a camo hoodie had flipped a jeep and appeared to be under the influence. Oakland City Officer Michael McGregor located the vehicle and the driver 35 year old Blake Whitson of Madisonville, Kentucky. When Deputy Shawn Holmes arrived he conducted an investigation into the accident. During the investigation it was revealed that Mr. Whitson was attempting to leave the scene when Officer McGregor arrived. Also revealed during the investigation that drug paraphernalia was found in plain view inside the vehicle. At that point Deputy Holmes began a roadside OWI investigation that resulted in Mr. Whitson being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Whitson was charged with Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Assisting Deputy Holmes in his investigation was Oakland City Police Officer Michael McGregor, Deputy Michael Bates, and Deputy Bryan Small.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop results in arrest of Princeton man on OWI charge
On January 18, 2025 AT 8:42 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Wes Baumgart conducted a traffic stop on a Gold 2005 Toyota Camry for failure to stop at a stop sign at Main and Mulberry Street in Princeton. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Baumgart identified the driver as 54 year old David Martin of Princeton. During a roadside investigation Deputy Baumgart detected clues that Mr. Martin may be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point he began a roadside OWI investigation that resulted in Mr. Martin being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Assisting Deputy Baumgart in his investigation were Deputies Loren Barchett, Eric Powell, and U.B. Smith. Also assisting in this investigation was Princeton Officers Jeremy Robb and Bryce Jutzi.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Wabash County Commissioner Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, January 21, 2025
4:30pm at Wabash County Courthouse
AGENDA
1) Call to order:
2) Approve minutes of previous meeting:
3) Commissioner’s reports:
4) Officer’s reports:
5) Old Business:
6) New Business:
a. Phase IV of the Courthouse HVAC Project.
b. Resolution No. 2025-04, a resolution authorizing the Board to execute a deed for property located in Keensburg.
7) Executive Session:
8) Correspondence:
9) Approval of payment of claims presented:
10) Adjournment:
This agenda is subject to change prior to the time of the meeting if necessary.
Dated this 16th day of January, 2025.