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‘Gator grabbed by the tail
Two area deer hunters recently got a bit of a surprise, not by taking a trophy deer but by nabbing an American Alligator. The two were tracking a deer when one of them spotted the creature on the bank of a northern Rush County waterway.
After the alligator alerted to their presence it quickly made its way into the water. After a few moments the two hunters spotted it under the water and one was able to grab it by the tail and toss it onto the bank. The alligator later measured in at 37 inches, not a monster but still able to inflict a nasty bite if given the opportunity.
Alligators and other species of crocodilian are not able to survive Midwestern winters but may survive through our warmer weather as long as food is available and they are able to elude predation.
The mere possession of small alligators is not prohibited by law, with many being bought and sold through the commercial pet trade. When they are 5 feet in length or over, a state inspection of the facility and the animal must be done by Indiana Conservation Officers prior to the required permit being issued.
The matter is being investigated by Conservation officers. It is not yet known if the alligator had been a pet and escaped or was put into the waterway when it became unwanted by its owner(s). It is illegal to release exotic animals into the wild. Anyone with information about the origin of or release of this alligator is encouraged to relay the information to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources tip line at 1-800-TIP-IDNR (847-4367).
This may be done anonymously.
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ISP closes Connersville Post
The Indiana State Police Post serving our area relocated from Rushville to Connersville in 1938. Since that time, the post known as “Old Post 6” has been a fixture south of Connersville on State Road 1.
- Labor Day signals end of summer Labor Day weekend represents the unofficial end of summer for many people. By early September, the kids are back in school, crops are maturing and soon the fall harvest will be in full swing.
- Commissioners to ban “K2” Mark Fields of the Rush County Probation office, Rush County Sheriff’ Jeff Sherwood and RCHS assistant principal Rob Hadley, representing the Local Coordinating Council, attended Monday’s county commissioner meeting and requested a countywide ban on what is marketed as a incense and known as Spice or K2.
- First Friday heating up downtown Rushville is heating up for this Friday’s “First Friday” event.
- All the ladies (not just the single ones)! The Rush County Players announce auditions for their upcoming production of The Daughters of the Lone Star State.
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Orme makes history at State Fair
What has one young lady accomplished that has never before been accomplished by a Rush County 4-H member?
- RMH Brian’s Cause walk raises $18,000 In late 2006, lifelong Rushville resident and 1981 RCHS graduate Brian Conner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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Board approves new attorney in RPD’s Lane firing
The Rushville Board of Public Works and Safety approved hiring outside legal counsel in the dismissal of Patrolman Chris Lane’s litigation at a special meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
- Franklin County manufacturer to expand Rubber products producer, Sperry and Rice Manufacturing Co. LLC, has announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by the end of 2010.
- Franklin County manufacturer to expand Rubber products producer, Sperry and Rice Manufacturing Co. LLC, has announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by the end of 2010.
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