Weekend accident on i-65 leaves one dead
35 year-old Erika Jimenez was hit and killed by a driver in a box truck on Sunday Night. Jimenez was on I-65, broken down in the right-hand lane, and standing outside of her vehicle when she was struck. It was approximately 11pm when she was hit by the Dodge box truck. She was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other reported injuries. Traffic was impacted for several hours on i-65 South, following the incident. Indiana State Police are investigating the accident.
The latest from Monroe Lake
Apply now to work at Monroe Lake! They seek to fill several seasonal park positions including interpreters, housekeeping, gate attendants, beach attendants, marina operators, security personnel, and laborers. Join the team and help visitors to make memories naturally! Submit your application online at careers.IN.gov. Type Monroe in the keyword search to find available positions.
Campground Hosts Needed
Want to camp for free for an entire month? Are you retired or have a flexible job? Do you enjoy working with people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds? We’re looking for campground hosts! Hosts camp for free on an electric site in exchange for about 20 hours of volunteer time each week. The months of July and August are still available during the 2022 season. Email jvance@dnr.IN.gov for more details on our Campground Host program!
Seasonal Flooding Update
It’s that time of year again: flood season! As of March 27, the lake level was 9.7 feet above normal pool. Most of our boat ramps are unaffected (with the exception of Cutright SRA, where the regular ramp is closed but the high-water ramp is now accessible), but we will not be able to install courtesy docks until the water level drops and stabilizes. The fishing dock and marina peninsula at Paynetown SRA and the overlook at Stillwater Marsh are currently inaccessible due to flooding. If the water level rises further, additional areas may be impacted, please watch our Facebook Page for updates. To track the current lake level and discharge rate, go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Louisville District) website and click on Daily Lake Level.
Gate Fees and Comfort Stations
Entrance gatehouses will begin operating for the 2022 recreation season at Paynetown and Fairfax SRAs the first weekend in April. The Daily Entrance Fee is $7 per vehicle with Indiana license plates or $9 per vehicle with out-of-state license plates. Annual entrance permits, which provide entry to all Indiana State Park properties through the end of the year, are available for purchase at the entrance gatehouses and at our property office at Paynetown SRA.
We have begun the process of opening comfort stations and turning on water pumps throughout the Paynetown SRA campground. At least one comfort station will be ready for campers this weekend. If you will be camping during the first half of April, you can contact our property office a day or two prior to your arrival to find out which comfort stations will be available.
This Week in Hoosier History
1998 – The Indiana High School Athletic Association honored four state champions in boys’ basketball. The new multi-class system replaced the single class system which had been in effect since 1912. The four winners were Pike High School of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Cathedral, Alexandria, and Lafayette Central Catholic.
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