Oaktown News

By Mark Wilson Monday, June 16, 2008 Nearly three dozen earthquakes of magnitude 1.0 or greater have been recorded in the Tri-State since the 5.2 quake that rattled the region on April 18.

Sandbagging and evacuations continued yesterday across south-central Indiana as record flood waters receded in some counties but threatened homes and property in downstream areas.

A Knox County man is injured after a shooting early this morning. Police say 20-year-old Justin Bline of Oaktown shot himself in the hand with a small firearm around 2 a.m. Monday.

Around 10:00pm Wednesday night, fire crews arrived on the scene of a house fire in Oaktown, Indiana.

A man is dead after a fire destroyed his home late last night. This is the third fire related fatality in Knox County this week. via WTWO-TV Terre Haute

An investigation is underway into a Wednesday night fire in southern Indiana. Just after 10:00 p.m., firefighters found intense flames shooting from a two story house at 104 Park Street in Oaktown. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Vincennes area drivers saw the beginnings of construction on a major road Thursday. via WTWO-TV Terre Haute

Indiana Summary --- Two Lives Lost In House Fire -- A deadly fire has claimed two lives this morning. via TristateHomepage.com

Sullivan Indiana State Police say a 15-year-old boy was killed when the stolen van he was driving crashed in western Indiana after a police chase. via The Indianapolis Star

“The toxicology report is still pending but it's not believed [drugs or alcohol] was a factor”

The crash of a van that a teen allegedly stole in Carlisle resulted in the boy's death in Sullivan on Monday evening. via Tribune-Star

The male driver involved in a one-vehicle fatal crash at about 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Section and Silver streets in Sullivan has been positively identified as Landon Jay Dunn, 15, of Oaktown, according ... via Tribune-Star

A Kentucky man is arrested after a wild pursuit in southern Indiana. The Knox County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police say they tried to stop a pickup truck in Oaktown, but as officers approached ... via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

KNOX COUNTY, IN - Sunday night, February 3, at approximately 9:56 p.m., Indiana State Police and Knox County Sheriff's Department were investigating a domestic complaint at a residence on South Wabash Street in ... via Muncie Free Press

An escapee from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility was captured in Knox County Saturday morning. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Dreyer & Reinbold Infiniti Come in and Test Drive the impressive Mazda CX7 or the GMC Acadia Click Here! OAKTOWN, Ind. via IndyStar.com

“Someone to talk to me and buy me out, so could be in the country again”

Some southern Indiana residents are looking to get out of the shadow of new coal mine. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute

“Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains reliable.”

Improved coverage means clearer reception The Tribune-Star Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Carlisle that improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in the following areas: In Carlisle, ... via Tribune-Star

“Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains reliable.”

CARLISLE, Ind., Dec. 27, 2007 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Carlisle that improves Verizon Wireless' voice and data network in the following areas: * In Carlisle * U.S. Route 41 between ... via PrimeNewswire

“I can do it if I want because it's my house”

Comment on this story. Constant complainer drags entire office down the dumps DEAR ABBY: I have a great job, get along with everyone I work with and go home at night happy, even when things get a little hectic. via Massillon Independent

Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 2:27 PM by Dave Russell Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner has appointed two Hoosiers to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. via Brownfield Network