Focus on Survivors: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

On April 24, 2023 By Jared Atkins

Aiming to put focus on survivors, The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 23rd through April 29th with this year’s campaign theme “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” A report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed that in 2021, the most recent year for which this data is available, 4.6 million violent victimizations and 11.7 million property crimes occurred. Indiana was infamously among states with higher rates of property crimes than the national average.

Medication Take-Back Event Results

On April 24, 2023 By Jared Atkins

Organizers counted a total of 255 local participants at the Jasper State Police Post and St. Anthony and Ireland Fire Department collection sites on Saturday, April 22nd.

Tri-Cap RSVP Director, Rachel Trabant, announced 419.1 pounds of discarded medications along with recycled cardboard and plastic bags. Each of these efforts reduces contamination of our water system and reduces risks for potential, accidental overdose or ingestion of outdated or incorrect medication.

Duff Road Closure Announced

On April 24, 2023 By Jared Atkins

The Dubois County Highway Department advised that Duff Road Southeast, between 600 West and 650 West, will close on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 for concrete work.

Two-Vehicle Accident Leaves Both a Total Loss

On April 24, 2023 By Jared Atkins

Units with the Jasper Police Department responded to an accidentRead More