ISP ACES Investigate Burglary, Arrest Multiple Suspects
On, February 6th, Indiana State Police A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) investigated a burglary that had occurred in the 3000 block of SR 37 in Mitchell, Indiana. A former business, currently utilized as a personal maintenance shop, had been broken into and almost $40,000 worth of tools, tool boxes, and other equipment had been stolen.
Officers found some of the items were for sale on Craigslist, and the troopers were able to arrange a meeting in to make a purchase. During the encounter, one of the suspects had in his possession approximately 3 grams of suspected methamphetamine. It was also discovered that he was wanted on multiple felony warrants out of Crawford County (11 total offenses).
Troopers were able to determine that multiple burglaries occurred at the aforementioned property on both January 29th and 30th. The suspects had allegedly made at least three separate trips to steal items on those nights. All of the recovered stolen property was returned to the owners.
The suspects arrested in connection with the burglaries are: Thomas Van Winkle, 43 of Marengo; Brady Ferguson, 28 of Orleans; and, Jacklyn Wallace, 32 of Orleans
***All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
IUWBB’s Grace Berger earns Big Ten Player of the Week Award
- Averaged 21.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game with a .600 field-goal percentage and 5.00 assist/turnover ratio in helping No. 7/6 Indiana to conference victories at Illinois and vs. Michigan State
- Scored a career-high 29 points (9-17 FG, 11-11 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in the Hoosiers’ Feb. 12 win over MSU
- Contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists on Feb. 9 in Indiana’s win at Illinois
- Chosen as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten honoree last season
- Earns her second career Big Ten Player of the Week award
- Last Indiana Player of the Week: Mackenzie Holmes (Dec. 13, 2021)
Bloomington’s 2022 Solar and Energy Efficiency Loan (SEEL) Program kicks off
The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic and Sustainable Development is providing support for organizations to improve building efficiency through the 2022 Solar and Energy Efficiency Loan (SEEL) Program. Possible projects eligible for matching grant funds include solar installation, weatherization, lighting, refrigeration, ventilation, cooling, and water heater upgrades with the goal of reducing utility costs for nonprofits and community organizations.
Through a partnership with CDFI Friendly Bloomington and IFF, the 2022 Solar and Energy Efficiency Loan (SEEL) Program will provide support through City-funded energy assessments and matching grant funds of $10,000 for projects of at least $20,000. Additional financing support to cover project costs is available through low-interest loans financed by IFF and Hoosier Hills Credit Union. Twelve nonprofits will be eligible to participate in the 2022 program with intake forms accepted on a rolling basis by the cohort application deadline found at bloomington.in.gov/sustainability/seel.
Nonprofit organizations, schools, early childhood centers, libraries, healthcare facilities, and grocery stores that own at least one facility within city limits are eligible to participate. If an organization rents its facility, the organization is eligible to participate with permission to participate in the program from the property owner.
Prospective funding applicants to the SEEL program are invited to learn more by attending an online information session on February 22 at 3 pm. Register for the webinar via Zoom at https://bton.in/eTZew.
Craig Johnson hired as new IU Football Assistant Coach
Indiana Head Football Coach Tom Allen announced the hiring of Craig Johnson as the program’s Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach. Johnson brings 38 years of experience to Bloomington, including 20 in the collegiate and 18 in the professional ranks. Johnson mentored five All-Pros, highlighted by 2018 NFL Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley and three-time Pro-Bowler Chris Johnson.
Johnson oversaw running backs with the New York Giants from 2014-19. Barkley became the first running back in franchise history with 1,000 yards in each of his first two campaigns. Johnson spent 2011-13 as the quarterbacks coach with the Minnesota Vikings, where he tutored Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel. Johnson enjoyed 11 years with the Tennessee Titans (2000-2010). He opened his time in Nashville as offensive quality control coach/quarterbacks (2000-01) before taking over as quarterbacks coach (2002-09) and being promoted to assistant head coach and running backs coach (2010). The Titans won three AFC South championships and reached the playoffs five times during his tenure.
This Week in Hoosier History
1962 – President John F. Kennedy signed a bill authorizing the Lincoln National Boyhood Memorial in Spencer County, Indiana. This is where the future President lived in a log cabin from age 7 to 21.
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