Remington News

The flash flood watch during the weekend has been canceled, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Department, but the threat of rain and flooding still hovers over the area.

Rumors of homes at Lake Arthur Estates being evacuated over the weekend can be silenced as police report that Carpenter Creek did overflow but not enough to request an evacuation.

Local Tri Kappa chapter, Beta Upsilon, declared, with approval from Mayor Arihood, February 17-23 Tri Kappa Week. via Rensselaer Republican

“The clothing drive was a good way for SAAC to help the community in a time of need”

St. Joseph's College recognizes an integral part of a complete liberal arts college education is community outreach. via Rensselaer Republican

“We work in the ever increasing dangers of society”

Eight officers from the Jasper County Sheriff's Department received special recognition Wednesday for efforts during the January 8 flood. via Rensselaer Republican

“Last night's heavy rain, approximately two inches, and melting snow are sure to cause more flooding and road closures”

A stranded vehicle becomes victim of rising flood waters yesterday at 1600 South west of 680 West near Remington. via Rensselaer Republican

“FEMA will not make people whole again. They will not replace everything they have lost. The goal is to make their homes habitable, safe, sanitary and healthy”

Representatives from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security , the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Remington yesterday. via Rensselaer Republican

“The community has just been wonderful. This is unbelievable”

Volunteers from various organizations helped load trucks and trailers from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in support of the recent flood victims from local communities. via Rensselaer Republican

“We're just getting our feet underneath us”

Described as a more 100-year flood, homes like this one in Remington, IN were waterlogged as a result of the January flooding. via Disaster News Network

“The bottom line is, the houses out there, the trailers, are uninhabitable. You cannot live in them. You're probably not going to be able to live in them again”

Video by Dave Ake and Brandon Hatfield Tears and hugs filled the room at First Christian Church in Remington yesterday as Lake Arthur Estates evacuees were told they would not be able to go home. via Rensselaer Republican

The American Red Cross has opened a Red Cross Service Center at the Remington Public Library to serve the flood affected residents of Jasper and Newton Counties. via Rensselaer Republican

“I was devastated. I didn't know if I was going to die or not”

No siren sounds when flood waters threaten, but that doesn't mean you and your family won't be warned about dangerous weather. via WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Food/Shelter/Donations The First Christian Church is located at 8 W. Virginia Street, Remington. via Rensselaer Republican

A couple of days of temperatures in the 60s, a lot of melted snow and heavy rains Monday night led to too much water where it wasn't wanted all around the region Tuesday. via Post Tribune

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“We're hoping that by midafternoon it's going to start going down enough that we can get to some of these places”

By KEN KUSMER The Associated Press Updated 01/09/08 - 12:45 PM Journal & Courier, Andrew Hancock The body of a man that had drowned in flood waters overnight was discovered at this bridge during flooding in the ... via Rock Hill Herald

“I don't know how we kept from getting killed”

Photo Credit: AP PhotoAshley Dominguez wades through the water as she leaves her home after gathering more food and baby items during flooding in the town of Remington, Ind., on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. via Victoria Advocate

“I've lived here 40 years. It's the worse I've seen it”

The rain has let up for now, but the threat of more winter flooding is keeping Hoosiers on alert. via WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Residents of Meadowview Mobile Home Park in South Haven returned to their homes late Tuesday afternoon after being evacuated earlier in the morning because of flooding. via The Times