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Semi Truck Driver Jumps Out of Moving Vehicle to Save His Life
Posted On November 26, 2014
By Alison Wiegand
(Burlington,KY)- On Tuesday morning, a single vehicle collision occurred because a semi truck uncontrollably began descending down one mile and a half, extremely steep, Big Jimmy Hill Road. When the semi truck approached the bottom of the hill towards the intersection of Big Jimmy Hill Road and Dale Williamson Road, the driver jumped out of the vehicle, landing in a ditch. A nearby motorist pulled over and helped the semi truck driver. In the mean time, the semi truck crossed the T intersection with Dale Williamson Road and traveled roughly 200 feet where the tanker jack knifed and rolled over disengaging from the truck. A fire erupted and the truck and was completely destroyed. Recovery on site lasted more than eight hours.
Semi truck driver, Dave Hissong, 41 of Vandalia, Ohio was taken to University Medical Center via Air Care. Hissong is currently being treated for injuries.
As of right now, investigators of the crash are still working on identifying the trucking company and why Hissong chose the route he did.
7 Arrested in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation
Posted On November 06, 2014
By Alison Wiegand
(Hamilton County, Ind.)- After a 6-month investiagaton, seven people are behind bars and police have ended a multi-state drug trafficking operation.
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil and Rushville Indiana Police Chief Craig Tucker announced the arrests of seven individuals yesterday after raids in Colerain Township and Rushville, Indiana. Investigators say the group sold 100+ pounds of heroin and cocaine in Hamilton County, then laundered the proceeds in Indiana.
Rushville detectives and Agents with the Regional Narcotics Unit investigated the multi-state drug trafficking operation. The agents with the Regional Narcotis Unit searched a suspicious apartment, located in the 3300 block of West Galbraith in Colerain Township. While searching the apartment agents found roughly 6.5 pounds of heroin along with 4.2 pounds of cocaine, a large amount of cash, four vehicles, electronic items, six handguns and a shotgun. Approximately $740,000 worth of drugs were removed from the apartment.
The Colerain Township apartment was the main location for the drug trafficking operations. In addition, cash recieved from drug sales, heroin and cocaine were stored at this apartment.
The following seven individuals were arrested as a result of this investigation:
- Brian Shephard Sr., 50, two counts of drug trafficking, two counts of possession of drugs, and one count of having weapons under disability.
- Brian Shephard Jr., 22, money laundering.
- Larry Harris, 67, money laundering.
- Alfonzo Sullen, 56, money laundering.
- Ion (John) Barnett, 51, money laundering.
- Kareem Allateef, 22, money laundering.
- Stacie Jenkins, 47, money laundering.
Widespread Flu Activity Claiming the Lives of Hoosiers and Kentuckians
Posted On December 31, 2014
By Alison Wiegand
(Lawrenceburg, IN)- Influenza activity has been steadily increasing. So far, the flu has claimed the lives of five Hoosiers and six Kentuckians. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported the influenza activity level in Kentucky has increased from “regional” to “widespread”. Widespread flu activity is the highest level and means flu outbreaks have occurred in over half of the regions in the state. In Northern Kentucky alone, over 617 cases of the flu have been reported. In Indiana,according to the Indiana State Department of Health, five schools (K-12) have achieved an absenteeism rate of 20% or higher due to the flu.
Since flu season can last from October until May, health officials are strongly encouraging individuals to receive the flu vaccination. It is not too late. After receiving a vaccine, it approximately takes two weeks for immunity to develop and offer protection against the flu. This year, there is a plentiful supply of flu vaccines. The majority of health plans cover the cost. Flu vaccinations can be received at multiple locations, such as, local health departments, provider offices, local clinics and pharmacies.
The following individuals are highly encouraged to receive the flu vaccine:
• Children ages 6 months – 19 years
• Pregnant women
• Individuals 50+
• People of any age with chronic health problems
• Individuals who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
• Health care workers
•Caregivers or people who live with a person at high risk for complications from the flu
• People who live with children less than 6 months old
Flu activity will continue to be tracked and reported on a weekly basis as part of the CDC’s national flu surveillance system.
Coming Soon: The New Sunman Fire and Wine Festival
Posted On January 23, 2015
By Alison Wiegand
(Sunman,IN)- Two local festivals are being combined into one huge festival. The new Sunman Fire and Wine Festival will kick off June 12th-13th. The Sunman Fire and Wine festival is a combination of the pre-existing Firemen’s festival and the Chamber Wine and Fireworks festival.
The new festival will take place in the same location as the previous festivals, which is, the Sunman Community Park. This event is free and festival goers will have the opportunity to enjoy great music, good food, Sunman Idol, Wooden Bat tournament, wine tasting & sales, Homemade Wine Contest and beer gardens as well as some new features.
To be informed on updates and new additions to the festival, like and follow the Sunman Fire and Wine Festival’s Facebook page.
