Springville Man Arrested For Child Molesting
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Detective Andrea Barnett conducted a lengthy and thorough investigation into allegations that Howard Morris III (48 years old of Springville) molested two juvenile family members. The incidents reportedly occurred multiple times between 2010 and 2014 in Lawrence County. After completing the investigation, Det. Barnett submitted a probable cause affidavit requesting a warrant on Morris.
A warrant was issued by the Honorable Judge Robert Cline of Superior Court II. On Friday, February 23rd, after receiving the arrest warrant, officers attempted to locate Morris. Around 3:20pm, Morris was observed operating a vehicle along SR 54. A traffic stop was conducted by Detective Michael Williams and other officers. Morris was taken into custody without incident. While arresting Morris, officers discovered he was in possession of a loaded hypodermic syringe and methamphetamine.
Morris was incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail for the warrant as well as the new drug possession offenses. He was booked in on four counts of child molesting (Level 1 Felony), two counts of child molesting (Level 4 Felony), Sexual Misconduct with a Minor (Level 4 Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe (Level 6 Felony). He is being held on two bonds totaling $207,500.
***Criminal Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law
Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., to speak at Ivy Tech Cook Center Luncheon
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will welcome Mark D. Miles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penske Entertainment Corp., as the keynote speaker for the 13th Annual Cook Center for Entrepreneurship Luncheon Wednesday, March 27 at 11:30am. The keynote conversation will be moderated by Dan Peterson, Vice President, Industry and Government Affairs for Cook Group, Inc. and Commissioner with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
“Mark Miles will share his valuable insights on the long history of innovation and entrepreneurship from the leadership at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the lasting impact Penske Entertainment Corp. has on the Hoosier economy,” said Steve Bryant, Executive Director of the Ivy Tech Cook Center for Entrepreneurship.
Penske Entertainment Corp. is comprised of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), INDYCAR and IMS Productions (IMSP). Penske Entertainment Corp. is a subsidiary of Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive, and motorsports leader employing more than 71,000 people worldwide.
Prior to joining the world of motorsports, Miles was President and CEO of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Inc., a non-profit regional alliance of corporate CEOs and university presidents focused on long-term growth and economic development throughout the Central Indiana region, including entrepreneurship and innovation among other strategic priorities.
The Cook Center for Entrepreneurship Luncheon was launched in 2010 to bring students and the community together in a forum to hear from entrepreneurial leaders about the value of supporting innovation and free enterprise. Event funds support entrepreneurship education at Ivy Tech with scholarships for students and programing to serve clients at the Ivy Tech Cook Center for Entrepreneurship.
To purchase sponsorship tables or individual tickets, contact Emma Ferguson at 812-330-6235 or eferguson25@ivytech.edu. For more information about the Cook Center Luncheon and a list of previous speakers, visit www.ivytech.edu/cookluncheon.
Bloomington’s Pet Expo returns
The Pet Expo is returning to the Switchyard Park Pavilion this Sunday, March 3! Meet pet experts and discover local pet-related businesses during this FREE indoor event. Well-behaved pets on leashes or secured in appropriate carriers are welcome! When you’re finished, head over to the Bloomington Home Show that’ll be next door at the Warehouse for canine demonstrations and more family fun. It’ll be a full day ahead! Pet Expo 2024Switchyard Park Pavilion: Sunday, March 3rd, 10am – 2pm. FREE and for all ages!
Openings exist on Bloomington Commissions and Boards
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed byBloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Bloomington Arts Commission – Seat(s) available: 1, appointed by Bloomington Common Council
- Board of Public Safety – Seat(s) available: 1, appointed by: Mayor
- City of Bloomington Capital Improvement (CBCI) – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed by Mayor
- Commission on Aging – Seat(s) available: 3, appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Commission on Sustainability – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed by Mayor
- Commission on the Status of Black Males – Seat(s) available: 4, appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Commission on the Status of Women – Seat(s) available: 4. appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission – Seat(s) available: 4, appointed by Bloomington Common Council
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commission – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Environmental Commission – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed by Bloomington Common Council
- Housing Quality Appeals Board – Seat(s) available: 1, appointed by Bloomington City Council
- Parking Commission – Seat(s) available: 5, appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
- Tree Commission – Seat(s) available: 2, appointed by Bloomington Common Council and Mayor
More information about each board and commission, including mission statements, membership requirements, current membership listings, and term lengths, is available at the links listed above. The application is available at bloomington.in.gov/onboard/applicants/apply. After applying, members must be appointed to each board or commission by the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor Kerry Thomson. Please note: city residency is required for membership on most but not all of the boards and commissions. Prospective applicants are urged to attend a meeting of the board or commission of their choosing before applying. Meeting schedules for each body may be accessed by clicking on the links above. All meetings of the City’s boards and commissions are open to the public.
This Week in Hoosier History
1893 – President Benjamin Harrison attended the launching of the Navy’s first modern battleship, the USS Indiana. Heavily armed with 42 guns, the ship served in the Spanish-American War.
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