Morgan County Clerk of Court killed in weekend auto crash
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle crash that has taken the life of 52 year-old Stephanie Elliott 52, and critically injured her 56 year-old husband, John Elliot, both from Martinsville. Stephanie is the current Morgan County Clerk and the Republican candidate for Morgan County Auditor in the November general election.
Saturday, July 2, at approximately 7:15pm, Morgan County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on SR 67 approximately a half mile south of the SR 67/SR 39 south junction. Evidence at the scene and witness statements indicate that a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling south on SR 67 going from the four-lane divided highway to the two-lane. For reasons unknown the pickup crossed the northbound lane, traveled down an embankment striking several trees and coming to rest on the driver’s side. The driver, John Elliott, was air lifted to St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition. His wife, Stephanie, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Morgan County Coroner’s Office.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crash should contact Deputy Caleb Merriman via Public Safety Dispatch at (765) 342-5544.
Creative Business Training Opportunities to Occur Around State
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is partnering with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local partners around the state to improve the economic resilience of creative small businesses through the Next Steps Creative Business Training Program. Throughout July and August, over 250 creative entrepreneurs across the state will be equipped with entrepreneurship training, a creative community network, and a direct bridge to their regional Indiana SBDC through regionally hosted Next Steps Creative Business training opportunities.
The local trainings are led by Regional Arts Partners of the Indiana Arts Commission. In total, nine trainings will take place around the state. The local partners and their training dates are below:
- Arts United, Wednesdays July 6 – Aug. 10, 2022 (Fort Wayne)
- Nickel Plate Arts, July 21 – 23, 2022 (Noblesville)
- Arts Illiana, Aug. 6, 2022 (Terre Haute)
- Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, Aug. 9, 2022 (Evansville)
- Madison Area Arts Alliance, Aug. 10, 2022 (Madison)
- Columbus Area Arts Council, Aug. 12, 2022 (Columbus)
- Randolph County Community Foundation and Muncie Arts & Culture Council, Aug. 13 – 14, 2022. (Muncie)
- South Shore Arts, Aug. 18, 2022 (Gary)
- The Arts Federation, Aug. 19- 21, 2022 (Lafayette)
The trainings are designed for creatives who are either currently generating revenue from their creative practice and want to expand their business, or for those who don’t currently generate revenue from their creative practice and want to learn how to. Creatives may attend more than one training and all trainings are free of charge and open to creatives from anywhere in the state.
Learn more about each of the Next Steps statewide training opportunities and how to register.
Product recalls for the month of June
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in June:
- Lidocaine Topical Anesthetic Cream from Mohnark Pharmaceuticals
- Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen from Aurohealth
- Kroger Brand Aspirin and Ibuprofen from Time-Cap Labs
- Kroger Brand Acetaminophen from Aurohealth
- Kroger Brand Acetaminophen from Sun Pharma
- Microwavable Bowl Holders from DEMDACO
- Refrigerators from Frigidaire and Electrolux
- Pajama Sets from Target
- Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks from Communicorp
- Children’s Toys from Jungle Jumparoo
- Activity Loops Toys from The Manhattan Toy Company
- Electric Bicycles from Brompton Bicycle
- Black Light Fixtures from Spirit Halloween
- Treadmills from Nautilus
- Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles from Intimidator
- Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators from Hisense USA
- Backcountry Access Avalanche Transceivers from Elevate Outdoor Collective
- Wood Baby Activity Push Walkers from Asweets
- Children’s Robes from Joey
- Egg Chairs from TJX
- Children’s Sleepwear from Loulou Lollipop
- Electrical Panels from Schneider ElectricTM
- Children’s Desks and Chairs from Times Tienda
- Wooden Xylophone Toys from Primark
- WarmWave and Hunter Ceramic Tower Heaters from Sienhua Group
If you believe you purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above). Follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product. To view recalls issued prior to June, visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.
This Week in Hoosier History
1863 – The Civil War came to Indiana when over 2,000 Confederate soldiers under the command of John Hunt Morgan crossed the Ohio River into Corydon. Known as “Morgan’s Raiders,” they overwhelmed about 400 members of the Indiana militia. They plundered their way through several towns, including Salem, Vernon, Dupont, and Versailles. Fearing an attack on Indianapolis, Governor Morton ordered five regiments of Union soldiers to guard the Indiana Statehouse. The Confederates escaped into Ohio where they were captured about three weeks later.
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