Monroe County Sheriff fires Correctional Officer after an incident with an uncompliant inmate
Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marte released video footage of an incident that happened in the Monroe County Jail on January 31st. The video shows several correctional Officers attempting to transport the inmate from his cell, as he physically and verbally refuses. The inmate, identified as Marcus Ford, then threatens to fight the Officers should they approach him. After the Officers enter the cell and attempt to restrain Mr. Ford, one Officer is seen hitting him on three occasions, in what appears to be a defensive effort to subdue him. Sheriff Marte has stated that he released the video to fulfill a promise of transparency. He also states in a video message that he has turned the investigation over to the Indiana State Police and the Monroe County Prosecutor. The Correctional Officer in question has been fired from his position.
The video statement may be viewed here
Bill to support restaurants and bars passes Indiana Senate
A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would lift certain restrictions on patrons passed the Senate today by a vote of 39-10. Senate Bill 20 would allow patrons at a bar or restaurant to take refreshments from the establishment in a protected cup in specified areas. SB 20 would allow a municipality to designate an area as a “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area” for certain locations in their city or town.
“I’ve authored this legislation the last few sessions because it is another opportunity to revitalize our downtowns and increase tourism,” Brown said. “This legislation would provide guidelines for our local municipalities to follow while allow them to expand the footprint for their outdoor festivals and events.”
SB 20 will now be considered by the House of Representatives.
The 2023 Bloomington Trashion Refashion Runway Show is seeking design entries
The 13th annual Bloomington Trashion Refashion Show will be held Sunday, April 16th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Designers can submit up to a total of 3 designs in the Trashion or Refashion category. Designs need to consist of at least 90% refashioned or discarded materials. Trashion designs are produced using waste materials other than fabric. Past years’ shows included ensembles constructed from packing materials, video tape, venetian blinds, bottle and can caps, leather couches, and camp chairs. Refashion designs give new life to unworn or discarded garments and
household textiles such as graduation gowns, bridesmaid dresses, shower curtains, tablecloths, and Christmas tree skirts.
Founded in 2009 by artist Jeanne Leimkuhler, the Trashion Refashion show is a fundraiser for the Center for Sustainable Living. The show serves and supports self-proclaimed and professional artists and designers and seeks to change beliefs and behaviors about what role clothing plays in our lives. A true grassroots event, Trashion celebrates inclusion and diversity in our community with models and designers of all ages and experience levels. Group submissions are encouraged!
Important dates, instructions for submitting designs, and FAQ can be found here. Designers will be notified of their entry status soon after the February 19, 2023 deadline.
This Week in Hoosier History
1892 – James F. Hanley was born in Rensselaer. He became a popular songwriter for the Broadway stage. In 1917, he published “Back Home Again in Indiana.” Among his many other hit songs are “Second Hand Rose,” “Dreams for Sale,” and “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart.”
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