RUSHVILLE —
A caller to the Rush County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center reported an injury accident around 4 p.m. Thursday on SR 3 at the intersection of SR 244 west of Milroy. The caller advised that one driver was unable to get out of his vehicle. When responders arrived they found a 1995 Dodge Dakota pickup truck in a drainage ditch northeast of the intersecting state roads and the second vehicle, a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette van, facing east in the westbound lane of SR 244 east of the intersection. Investigating officer deputy Dave Sliger of the RCSD said Jason A. McClure, 39, of Brookville, was northbound on SR 3 when an eastbound Dodge van driven by Wilma L. Harmening, 69, of Franklin pulled into his path, leaving him few options. “I did stop and after looked both ways. I saw him coming but I thought it was a four-way stop and that everybody had to stop, so I pulled out,” Harmening said. McClure attempted to miss the van in his path but was unable to do so and struck the passenger side of the van before leaving the road, striking multiple INDOT signs, going down a steep incline and coming to rest with the driver’s side door pinned against a drainage pipe. Following impact Harmening’s damaged vehicle continued through the intersection before coming to a stop. McClure was treated at the scene by medical personnel from the Anderson Township Volunteer Ambulance service prior to transport to Rush Memorial Hospital for unspecified injuries. Although shaken by the experience Harmening was not injured. “I am so sorry, hope he is all right,” Harmening said as she watched medical personnel place McClure in a nearby ambulance. Although Milroy resident Jim Hunt did not see the accident he heard it from his nearby home and went to the accident scene to assist responders. “Accidents happen here all of the time. Drivers unfamiliar with the area think that the flashing light is a four -way stop and then pull out in front of someone,” the Milroy man said. Assisting at the scene were units from the ATVFD, RCSD and Davis Towing. Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. Visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.News
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RCCF Education Fund Grants awarded
The Rush County Education Fund Grants Committee recently met to review grant applications for the 2012 grant cycle and to make their recommendations to the Rush County Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
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Commissioners hear of feasibility study
The Rush County Commissioners met earlier this week and heard a report regarding a feasibility study currently underway regarding the city possibly running an ambulance service out of the Rushville Fire Department.
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Pool open
Waggener Community Pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed Monday and Tuesday and then open again Wednesday as was originally scheduled. Information: 932-7100.
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Farmers Market
The Rush County Farmers and Artisans Market kicks off the 2012 season at 9 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Third Street in downtown Rushville!
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Good Samaritan recognized for heroic efforts
The lives of three complete strangers became intertwined the morning of Oct. 25, 2011.
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Lion Project showing community pride
If you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that new concrete lions are showing up all over town.
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Waggener Pool opening Saturday and Sunday
In an update to this story, the City announced plans today to open Waggener Community Pool earlier than originally planned due to expected high temperatures over Memorial Weekend. Mayor Mike Pavey has asked that the pool be open this coming Saturday and Sunday. Hours will be noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day and Tuesday, and open again Wednesday, May 30, as was originally scheduled.
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Why do young white women risk cancer to be tan?
A CDC report out this month found that nearly one in three white women aged 18 to 25 had used a tanning booth in the previous year. White women aged 18 to 21 went the most often, averaging 27.6 sessions per year—that’s over two sessions per month—while nearly 70 percent said they had gone at least 10 times in the last year.
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Collision lands driver in Indy trauma center
A Milroy woman sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle accident on SR 244 west of Milroy that was reported shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
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Todd resigns
Bill Todd (center) is pictured during a recent meeting of the Rush County Commissioners at which he formally announced that he had turned in his resignation as the Rush County Area Plan Director. Todd has served in the capacity of APC director since 1998.
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