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Springville Man Arrested For Child Molesting
<\/strong>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

***Criminal Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., to speak at Ivy Tech Cook Center Luncheon<\/strong>
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will welcome Mark D. Miles,\u00a0President and Chief Executive Officer of Penske Entertainment Corp., as the keynote speaker for the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMark 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,\u201d said Steve Bryant, Executive Director of the Ivy Tech Cook Center for Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0Ivy Tech Cook Center for Entrepreneurship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To purchase sponsorship tables or individual tickets, contact Emma Ferguson at 812-330-6235 or eferguson25@ivytech.edu<\/a>. For more information about the Cook Center Luncheon and a list of previous speakers, visit www.ivytech.edu\/cookluncheon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bloomington’s Pet Expo returns
<\/strong>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Openings exist on Bloomington Commissions and Boards<\/strong>
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n