Damage Action Suit May Name Vigo County Sheriff
Attorney Darrell Felling sent a letter of intent to the Vigo County Clerk indicating a damage suit may name Vigo County Sheriff George Albright over an alleged illegal entry into Charles and Barth’s home at 3948 Beulah Rd. The filing would claim unlawful entry without warrant, planted substance, and various damages from an alleged illegal arrest on May 6, 1973.
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Darrell Felling
Vigo County
George Albright
Charles F. Barth
Beulah Rd
Sheriff's Department
Barth
Sheriff's Deputies
Michael J. Frederick
Chestnut St
Robert C. Schultz
9Th St
Douglas Armantrout
8Th St
Duruties
Frederick
Schultz
Armantrout
Larry Peters
Paul Schoffstall
N. 9Th St
Felling
Barths
Lewis files four motions in Vigo County school suit
Vigo Circuit Court hears four late Monday motions by attorney Jordan Lewis in the class action against the Vigo County School Corp board of trustees and Superintendent C. Kenneth Cottom. The motions seek to dissolve a temporary injunction, set bond, separate issues under Trial Rule 54(B), and obtain a more definite statement. The suit, filed April 17 by more than 500 residents and taxpayers, aims to block closing 13 neighborhood schools and may separate redistricting from alleged constructive fraud. Local special judge Donald Decker will hear the case. plaintiffs’ counsel includes Sacopulos Frey Tofante Spelman.
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Vigo County School Corporation
Jordan Lewis
Vigo
Sevens
Board of School Trustees
Gus Sacopulos
Eric Frey
George Tofante
Thomas Spelman
Sacopulos
Lewis
Donald Decker
VCSC
Storm activity to spread across Indiana this week
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northwestern Indiana and expected activity to reach the state tonight and Wednesday. Warm humid air raises livestock danger, with a cold front moving in from the northwest and cooler conditions by Thursday. Highs reach the 80s to low 90s, with 60s and 70s overnight.
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National Weather Service
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Jasper
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Fire at Spencer Jail Damages Buildings and Injures Teen
Fire gutting the Owen County Jail garage in Spencer Indiana was likely started by a discarded cigarette. A teenage girl held on drug charges was rescued after being trapped in an upstairs cell and treated for smoke inhalation before being released to her parents. Four of five prisoners were moved to Monroe County Jail in Bloomington for about a week while repairs proceed. Two sheriff motorcycles and other equipment were destroyed.
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Spencer
Ind
UPI
Owen County
Monroe County
Bloomington
Sheriff's Department
Myers Announces 43433 Grant For RSVP Program
Congressman John Myers announced a $43,433 federal grant to the West Central Indiana Economic Development District for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program serving Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties. The plan envisions 125 placements in six months rising to 500 600 in five years with RSVP aiding hospitals nursing homes and schools.
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Washington, D.C
John Myers
West
Indiana
Jerry Dooley
Wciedd
Dooley
Commission On Aging and the Aged
Vigo County
Indianapolis Board weighs Stockyards move to flood plain site
The Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals considered a variance to permit the Stockyards to relocate to an 11 acre industrial site a mile southwest of the current facility. The site lies in the flood plain where Eagle Creek meets White River and the livestock operation requires a special exception.
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Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals
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White River
Vigo Council weighs rescue squad and new equipment needs
Council debates funding for the Vigo County fire department rescue squad certified by the state with 40 to 50 county runs. Terre Haute Ambulance rebutts, while auditor Walker argues for a $67,000 two‑machine upgrade as tax laws change. Glenn Home funding and vehicle needs also discussed amid calls for licensing compliance and safety upgrades.
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Fire Department
Shipley
Robert Thomas
Terre Haute Ambulance Service
Walker
Newton
Mann
George Schoffstall
Schoffstall
Terre Haute
League
Barbara Dailey
Glenn Home
Vigo Circuit
C. Joseph Anderson
Welfare Department
Glenn
Salt Cracking Tower of London Faces Collapse
The Salt Tower, a 700 year old section of the Tower of London, is crumbling as salt absorbed 500 years ago corrodes its stone. Built in 1240 for defense and once used to store royal salt, the tower is now closed while government scientists use clay poultices to draw out the salt and prevent collapse.
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