Jul 10, 2008 | The Corydon Democrat
Five arrested in major drug bust
Acting on an anonymous tip, the Crawford County Sheriff's Dept. arrested five adults on the early morning of July 2 after drugs were found at a residence off Richardson Lane near Milltown.
'Pillowcase bandits' now catching some zzz's in jail
A police chase involving law enforcement officers in Indiana and Kentucky ended with a three-hour manhunt that resulted in a pair of arrests.
Be ready during tornado season
In Southern Indiana, spring is the time of the year that the weather turns warmer and outdoor activities increase.
State police and Crawford County Sheriff's officials found the remains of a human body near the Crawford County town of Milltown Monday. via WBIW-AM Bedford
Harrison coroner's race is crowded
“I guess people just want to give back to the community.”
Ray Saylor worked for Harrison County Coroner Stephen Hamm for several months after Hamm took office in early 2005. via The Courier-Journal
As if anyone could forget, the May Primary Election is Tuesday. The ballot includes school board members, county officials, state races, all the way up to President of the United States. via The Corydon Democrat
Human remains discovered near Milltown, IN
Authorities have discovered human remains in Crawford County, Indiana. The remains were discovered near Milltown, Indiana. via WDRB-TV Louisville
Higher cleanup standards preferred
As the president of Chapin Engineering, I have been acting as a technical adviser to the Milltowners for $ensible Redevelopment and Edison Wetlands Association since May 2005 on the proposed redevelopment of ... via Home News Tribune
Cleanup underway for parts of Southern Indiana after flooding forces businesses to close
“It come up too fast we couldn't get anything out of it.”
Businesses have been hurt but the cleanup from last week's flood is underway in Southern Indiana. via WDRB-TV Louisville
Counties want Milltown bridge out
“There is a lot of (financial) difference in maintaining the bridge as a historical site for pedestrian traffic and for vehicular traffic”
The question of whether the old, single-lane Milltown bridge will remain in the Blue River appears all but settled as commissioners from Harrison and Crawford counties Thursday night unanimously approved an ... via The Corydon Democrat
Milltown, Ind. soaked in flood waters
“You can't control mother nature. (You) just keep smiling and go for it. It don't do no good to get upset”
"You can't control mother nature. just keep smiling and go for it. It don't do no good to get upset," store owner Mark Riddle told Fox 41 News. via WDRB-TV Louisville
Message from Milltown businesses to residents: 'we're open'
“There was a back road that was open that people could come in, but there was only one way in and out of town”
Flood waters are receding and business owners are taking in the damage in Crawford County. via WAVE-TV Louisville
Milltown continues debate on future of single-lane bridge
“You are the town with the one-lane bridge.”
It had been about six weeks since Milltown residents first formally voiced their opinion on whether or not the town should take ownership of the old, one-lane bridge that connects the Crawford and Harrison ... via The Corydon Democrat
Flooding widespread in southwest Indiana
“It's going to take a few days for the rivers and the creeks to recover.”
Heavy rain that drenched southern Indiana has caused widespread flooding Wednesday, prompting residents in one community to leave their homes and schools to close. via WHAS-TV Louisville
Bridge closure causes problems for Milltown
“We're just not sure yet. There's a chance we may have to reduce tonnage on it, just like the one-lane bridge. It's just too early to tell.”
In a move that caught many in the Milltown area by surprise, the Crawford County Board of Commissioners voted to close County Bridge No. via The Corydon Democrat
“The whole problem here is simple. This is not to bring out the capping issue”
As state and federal officials visit the borough today to discuss the environmental cleanup at the Ford Avenue redevelopment site, a deep rift remains between the local agency overseeing the project and ... via Home News Tribune
Harrison County man arrested for child molesting
Monday night James Earl Haggard, 18, of East Speed Road in Milltown, turned himself in to the Harrison County Jail. via The News Tribune
Milltown weighs liquor question
“It doesn't benefit the whole town - (so) why should the laws be changed for an individual?”
A liquor-store owner's request to open an hour earlier on Sundays harkens back to the controversy 15 years ago over 'blue laws' that prohibited Sunday alcohol sales. via Home News Tribune
5 area schools earn Indiana's top honor
“We are proud of these schools for their exceptionally high performance”
Four New Albany-Floyd County schools and one in Crawford County have received the Indiana Department of Education's highest distinction by being named 'Four Star Schools.' They were among 177 schools statewide ... via The Courier-Journal