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The investigation that led to Weddle’s sentence stems from November 2021, when the woman’s 3-week-old infant was presented at Memorial Hospital with head trauma. Hospital staff informed the Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Child Services of the child’s injuries and noted that the baby had subdural hematomas with fractured bones.
Once the suspect was confirmed deceased, law enforcement cleared the entire apartment complex for safety. No other residents or officers were harmed in the incident that remains under ongoing ISP investigation at the request of Jeffersonville Police Chief, Kenny Kavanaugh. We will share any updates to this story as they are made available.
Due to high demand, opening dates at two debris removal sites have been extended. Haysville Park South Field, on the North side of the road past the mill, and the corner of 960 East and State Highway 56, will be available for debris removal from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Please note that the Dubois removal site is now closed.
The State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services heard evidence in this matter earlier this month and has unanimously voted to permanently revoke both Randy Lankford’s Director’s license as well as the license of his funeral home.
The National Weather Service has concluded their surveys of local damage from recent storms. As of our last report there were four confirmed tornadoes on the ground in our area. Final assessments note five EF-1 twisters along with a single EF-0 tornado, straight line wind damage, and microburst damage.
Throughout the past 50 years Professional Eyecare Associates has consistently provided committed care to the communities it serves. That demonstration of dedication to withstand the test of time as a successful business landed our local eye care center on the 32nd list of the award’s honorees.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Tunnel Hill Free Methodist Church in English, IN.
Most recent reports from the NWS state the newest confirmed EF-1 twister near Salem, IN. Continued surveys of the damage are taking place and we will report any additional tornadoes as the information is released.
Contractors will begin posting construction signs on Friday, August 11, 2023, along Vienna Drive, Club Road, and State Roads 162 and 264 to give travelers time for planning alternate travel routes.