Singh sentenced to 2 years for striking ISP Trooper while intoxicated
22 year-old Armaandeep Singh has been sentenced for driving a vehicle while intoxicate and striking Indiana State Trooper Azariah Keith, last January. Trooper Keith was pulled off of the road while assisting a motorist to change a tire when critically struck. Singh received 2 years in prison for pleading guilty to one count of causing serious bodily injury while driving intoxicated, which is a level 5 felony. The Good news is that Trooper Keith is said to be recovering well from the injuries he sustained.
Terre Haute man earns Golden Buzzer on TVs America’s Got Talent
A Hoosier is receiving viral attention on social media. 55 year-old Richard Goodall from Terre Haute is a lifelong school janitor by trade, but just debuted his talents on national television. Goodall rocked out a version of Don’t Stop Believin, that classic Journey Song, and his singing earned him the America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer by Panelist Heidi Klum. He will advance to the Live Show later this Summer in Los Angeles. We will keep you updated with his progress.
Monroe Public Library Southside branch to reopen on July 1st
After nearly 7 months of being closed from a serious water damage the Monroe County Southside Public Library has announced a re-open date. Monday, July 1st, the public once again, are welcome to enjoy the newly built Southside Branch, which was open for just about 7 months before having to shut down for what was described as substantial damage following an exhaust vent freezing during extreme cold temperatures back in early January.
Phone Scams occurring in the region
Owen County Police are warning those in the region of a popular Scam reportedly happening locally. Law Enforcement says that scammers are calling individuals, claiming that they are with the police, and requesting money for an alleged, outstanding warrant. If you are contacted by anybody claiming to be a law enforcement officer that is requesting a payment, hang up and call the police department.
Godard starts as President of ISU
Mike Godard is one week into his tenure as the 13th President of Indiana State University. Godard replaced Dr. Deborah Curtis, who retired after the completion of the school year. He most recently filled the role of Provost at Southeast Missouri State University. Goddard says he has already begun to build authentic and trusting relationships within the community.
This Week in Hoosier History
1891 – Cole Porter composer and lyricist was born in Peru, Indiana. Porter defied his grandfather’s wishes for him to practice law and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn to musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike many successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote the lyrics as well as the music for his songs.
After a serious horseback riding accident in 1937, Porter was left disabled and in constant pain, but he continued to work. His shows of the early 1940s did not contain the lasting hits of his best work of the 1920s and 1930s, but in 1948 he made a triumphant comeback with his most successful musical, Kiss Me, Kate. It won the first Tony Award for Best Musical.
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