Man could get life in prison for murder of IN woman

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 2:04pm

Charles Stephenson (Source: Boone County Sheriff's Office)

AURORA, IN (FOX19)- A man accused of murdering an Aurora, Ind. woman could get life in prison without parole.

Charles Robert Stephenson, 58, of Walton, is accused of beating Leigh Jennings to death with a skillet and pepper grinder.

Jennings was found last April in her apartment.

Dearborn County prosecutors have now filed a notice of intent to seek life in prison without parole for Stephenson.

If not life, he faces up to 115 years in prison if convicted on charges of murder and robbery.

Trial is scheduled to begin May 6.

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Authorities: Markham's cause of death still unknown

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 4:39pm

INDIANAPOLIS (FOX19)- Authorities say the remains of a missing Fairfield woman Katelyn Markham were sent to Indianapolis for further examination into the exact cause of death.

Markham was last seen by her fiancee, John Carter, the night of August 13, 2011 at her home on Dorshire Drive in Fairfield. When Carter didn't hear from Markham the next day, he reported her missing. Authorities suspected foul play, but after 20 months, no arrests were ever made in the case.

On April 7, Indiana State Police revealed human skeletal remains were discovered off Big Cedar Road, near Cedar Grove, IN. They were found a by residents walking along the creek looking for scrap metal.

Authorities used dental records to positively identify the remains as Markham.

Indiana State Police say a Forensic Anthropologist in Indianapolis will conduct further examinations and testing, but may take up to six weeks before any new details are released.

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INDOT to close U.S. 52 southeast of Rushville for some bridge work

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 2:52pm

INDOT to close U.S. 52 southeast of Rushville for some bridge work

RUSH COUNTY, IN (FOX19) - The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close a 3-mile section of U.S. Highway 52 between Rushville and New Salem on Monday, April 29 for a $1.3 million Greenfield District bridge project involving removal and replacement of three drainage structures.

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Severe Weather traning class being held in Lawrenceburg

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:27pm

Severe Weather traning class being held in Lawrenceburg

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (FOX19) - Dearborn County Emergency Management is hosting a Severe Weather Spotter training class on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm.

The class is being taught by the National Weather service and will be held at the Dearborn County Emergency Management, emergency operating center located on W. High Street.

Here is a link to the National Weather Service's website training schedule:

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/training.php

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Country music group SHENANDOAH comes to Lawrenceburg

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 10:29am

Country music group SHENANDOAH comes to Lawrenceburg

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (FOX19) - Dearborn Highlands Arts Council will welcome country music great Shenandoah to Lawrenceburg, IN for one show only at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 20th in the Lawrenceburg High School Auditorium, Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg.

Tickets are $20, with discounts available for Arts Council members. This performance in the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Performing Arts Series is made possible by a grant from the Dearborn Community Foundation's City of Lawrenceburg Community Grant Program along with grants from other generous supporters.

For tickets and information, please contact the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council at (812) 539-4251 or toll free (866) 818-2787.

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Bicentennial wine tasting at Switzerland County Visitors Center, May 3

Submitted by Kendal R. Miller, Community Blogger

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 5:01pm

Bicentennial wine tasting at Switzerland County Visitors Center, May 3

SWITZERLAND COUNTY, IN (FOX19) - Tom and Mary Jane Demaree of The Ridge Winery will present a free wine tasting of the Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial wine at the Switzerland County Visitors Center during the May First Friday. The event will take place on May 3 from 6-9pm.

The Demarees’ have produced a sweet red grape blend table wine in celebration of the Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial. The wine is presented in a cobalt blue bottle and features a label designed by artist Donna Weaver.

A Switzerland County Indiana Artisan, Donna Weaver is also a sculptor-engraver who worked for the U.S. Mint. She designed and sculpted many state quarters, commemorative coins and gold medals. Having retired in 2006 she continues to participate in the Mint’s Artistic Infusion program and designs for specific coinage projects.

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Indiana State Police awarded bronze medal from Special Olympics

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 2:05pm

Indiana State Police awarded bronze medal from Special Olympics

IN (FOX19) - Indiana State Police Superintendent, Douglas Carter accepted a certificate on behalf of the Indiana State Police recognizing the Department as a Bronze Medal Law Enforcement Torch Run Agency.

An agency is recognized as a Bronze Medal Torch Run Agency for raising between $5,000 and 9,999 in donations toward Special Olympics Indiana.

This presentation was made in recognition of funds raised by the Indiana State Police in 2012. The presentation was made by Stephanie Stewart, Manager of Community Partnerships Law Enforcement Torch Run and Paul Philhower, a 26 year Indiana Special Olympics Athlete. Miss Stewart commented, “We are also very excited to have the Superintendent on board with the growing of the relationship between Special Olympics Indiana and the Indiana State Police!

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