Republic Airways to bring training facility to Carmel
Republic Airways will move its training activities and corporate headquarters to Carmel, as part of a redevelopment project along the Meridian (U.S. 31) Corporate Corridor. The airline will be consolidating its existing locations in Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Indianapolis as part of the move, which will include a high-tech training facility for pilots, technicians, and flight attendants. 1,900 new jobs are expected in Carmel during the initial phases, bringing over $150 Million in salary.
The City of Carmel will invest in the project through a Tax Incremental Financing bond used for infrastructure improvements. Site development and infrastructure improvements will be funded by the increase in property tax revenues from the new building, leaving taxpayers with no liability as the bonds will be backed solely by Republic Airways and the City of Carmel.
Republic Airways offers 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America.
New Indiana State Police Bloomington District Squad Leader Named
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Trooper Shaun Rawlins to the rank of Sergean,t to serve as a District Squad Leader for the Bloomington Post. As a Squad Leader, Sgt. Rawlins’s new responsibilities include supervising and evaluating a squad of troopers who patrol the Bloomington District. Sgt. Rawlins earned this promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process.
Sgt. Rawlins, a 2002 Mooresville High School graduate, earned his Bachelor’s degree from Anderson University where he also played football. In 2007, he was selected to attend and graduated from the 68th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy located in Plainfield, IN. After graduation, he was assigned to the Putnamville Post working primarily in Hendricks County, and then in 2010 after district consolidations, he was transferred to the Indianapolis District where he worked the southwest zone. He has served the department as a member of the Tactical Intervention Platoon for ten years along with being a Control Tactics Instructor, and a Field Training Officer.
He and his wife Alicia live in Morgan County and have two children. Rawlins is active in his community by volunteering his time coaching local youth sports and also sits on the board of directors for his community’s youth football program.
Harvest season is here; motorists remain alert to slow moving equipment
Harvest season is here and farmers will begin gathering this year’s corn and soybean crops. That means more slow-moving agricultural equipment will be traveling on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. Stay alert and be courteous to ensure we all get home safely. In 2019 in Indiana, farm equipment vehicles (other than trucks) were involved in three accidents, with one fatality, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. Farm equipment during harvest season could include tractors, combines, grain carts, grain wagons and large trucks hauling agricultural products. These vehicles are wide, sometimes taking up most of the road, and often travel at speeds no greater than 25 mph.
- Be careful when passing. Do not pass in a designated “No Passing Zone” or within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad grade crossing, bridge, elevation structure or tunnel.
- Do not try to pass a slow-moving vehicle on the left without ensuring that the vehicle is not planning a left turn. It may appear that the driver is pulling over for you to pass when it is actually preparing to turn. You will drive right into its path, endangering yourself and the farmer.
- Avoid tailgating, as some farm equipment might have to make sudden stops along the road.
- Allow plenty of time to get to a destination, be aware of alternate routes and avoid distractions.
For a list of safety tips, click here or visit www.isda.in.gov
The 74th Annual Persimmon Festival has kicked off in Mitchell, Indiana
Tuesday:
- 9:00 a.m. Art And Quilt Exhibit at The Mitchell Library
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friendship Cafe at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church 139 N. 8th St.
- 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts, Crafts And Photography at The American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr, Mitchell
- 4:30 p.m. Pork Dinner St The Seventh Street Food Tent
- 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Begin
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bratz On The Back Deck at American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr. Mitchell
- 5:00 p.m. Agriculture Night Begins. Mini Tractor Pull And Ivymac Mobile Agriculture Classroom Opens
- 6:00 p.m. Business Expo Opens In The Big Tent
- 6:00 p.m. MJHS, MHS Dance Teams MHS Choir at The Main Street Stage
- 7:00 p.m. Dustin Collins Band at The Main Street Stage
Wednesday:
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friendship Cafe at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church 139 N. 8th St.
- 11:00 a.m. Art And Quilt Exhibit at The Mitchell Library
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friendship Cafe at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church 139 N. 8th St.
- 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Arts, Crafts And Photography at The American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr, Mitchell
- 1:00 p.m. Senior Citizen Day With Dancing In The Street
- 4:30 p.m. Italian Dinner at The Seventh Street Food Tent
- 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Resume
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm: Bratz On The Back Deck. American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr. Mitchell
- 6:00 p.m. The Lick Creek Band
- 6:00 p.m. Business Expo Opens In The Big Tent
- 8:00 p.m. The Indigos at The Main Street Stage
Thursday:
- 9:00 a.m. Art And Quilt Exhibit at The Mitchell Library
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friendship Cafe at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church 139 N. 8th St..
- 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts, Crafts And Photography at The American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr, Mitchell
- 4:30 p.m. Mexican Dinner at The Seventh Street Food Tent
- 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Resume
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bratz On The Back Deck. American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr. Mitchell
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mark Vice Opens Gospel Night at The Main Street Stage
- 6:00 p.m. Business Expo Opens In The Big Tent
- 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. The Wray Brothers And Friends Continue Gospel Night at The Main Street Stage
Friday:
- 9:00 a.m. Art And Quilt Exhibit at The Mitchell Library
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friendship Cafe at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church 139 N. 8th St.
- 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arts, Crafts And Photography at The American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr, Mitchell
- 12:00 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers In Friendship Park
- 4:30 p.m. Steak Dinner at Main Food Tent
- 5:00 p.m. Carnival
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bratz On The Back Deck. American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr. Mitchell
- 5:30 p.m. The Ocd Band at The Main Street Stage
- 6:00 p.m. Business Expo Opens In The Big Tent
- 7:00 p.m. Endless Summer Band Main St. Stage
Saturday:
- 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Masonic Lodge 9th And Brook-St.
- 7:30 a.m. Persimmon 5k One Mile Fun Run, Persimmon 5k Walk at The Mitchell City Pool
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Persimmon Pudding & Novelty Dessert Contest at Mitchell First Church Of God
- 9:00 a.m. Tri-County Antique Tractor And Equipment Association Hoosier Uplands Parking Lot Main & 6th St.
- 9:00 a.m. Antique And Classic Car Cruise-In at The Parking Lot Of The Mitchell Opera House., The Corner Of 7th St And Brook.
- 9:00 a.m. Art And Quilt Exhibit at The Mitchell Library
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Motorcycle Show at The Mitchell Opera House Parking Lot
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Persimmon Shoppe In The Big Tent
- 11:00 a.m. Chicken Barbecue Dinner at The Seventh Street Food Tent
- 12:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Resume
- 12:00 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers In Friendship Park
- 12:30 p.m. Baby Contest Winner Announced Main Tent 6th St.
- 1:00 p.m.Pre-Parade Introductions Main St. Stage
- 1:45 p.m. Pudding Contest Winners Announced at The Main Street Stage
- 2:00 p.m. Grand Parade Rain Or Shine
- 5:00 p.m. Cincinnati Circus Performs at The Main Street Stage
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bratz On The Back Deck. American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Dr. Mitchell
- 6:00 p.m. The Linda Smith Band Main St. Stage
- 8:00 p.m. Dance at The American Legion Post 250 404 Sheeks Drive