Woman pleads guilty to leaving sister decomposing in chair

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:05am

Vickie Holdcraft (Source: Dearborn County Sheriff's Department)

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (FOX19)- A Lawrenceburg woman has pleaded guilty to leaving her sister decomposing in a chair.

Vickie Holdcraft left her sister, Priscilla Frieberger, alive and decomposing in a chair for three weeks in September and October of 2011. Frieberger later died of pneumonia and a blood infection.

Eagle 99.3 reports that Holdcraft pleaded guilty in Dearborn County Superior Court to a charge of neglect of a dependant, a Class D felony. As part of a plea agreement, charges of reckless homicide and perjury were dismissed.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 11.

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Whitewater Valley Railroad hosting events to celebrate National Train Day and Mother's Day

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:35pm

Whitewater Valley Railroad hosting events to celebrate National Train Day and Mother's Day

CONNERSVILLE, IN (FOX19) - – In conjunction with National Train Day on May 11 and Mother’s Day on May 12, The Whitewater Valley Railroad will host Dean Dorrell as Mr. Abraham Lincoln and local music group Old Truck Revival.

In celebration of National Train Day on May 11, Abraham Lincoln will be riding the Whitewater Valley Railroad between Connersville and Historic Metamora. President Abraham Lincoln, in July of 1862, signed the Pacific Railroad Bill that put the federal government behind the building of the Transcontinental Railroad project. The Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. Travel through time on The Statesman as you spend the day with the 16th President Abraham Lincoln on a relaxing train excursion through the Whitewater Valley. Mr. Lincoln will be riding along as you travel along remnants of the Whitewater Canal to the historic town of Metamora.

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Indiana spring drug take back event a success

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:08pm

Indiana spring drug take back event a success

IN (FOX19) - The Indiana State Police are reporting that the sixth Drug Take Back Event was a success.

The first DEA Drug Take Back Event took place in September of 2010 and resulted in 2.4 tons of drugs being dropped off for disposal. The results are in for the most recent Drug Take Back event from this past Saturday, April 27 and resulted in 11.5 tons of drugs being dropped off.

Indiana State Police drop off locations contributed 1,875.5 pounds to the state wide total.

This popular public service event helps reduce the improper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs by providing an alternative to flushing down the toilet, placement in regular trash or leaving them in the home and susceptible to unintended or illegal use.

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Dillsboro cancels Water Boil Advisory

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 9:00am

Dillsboro, IN (FOX19)- A Water Boil Advisory has been cancelled for Dillsboro, Indiana.

A water main break has been corrected and bacteriological samples have been collected and tested.

The tests were satisfactory and there is no longer a need to boil water.

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AirCare called to Ripley Co. crash

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 6:28am

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN (FOX19)- Air Care has been called after a one car accident
in Ripley County.

The accident happened around 6:00 a.m. Wednesday
morning in the 300 block on North Street near Milan.

At least one person is being taken to the
hospital.

FOX19 will update the story as more details become available.

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Vevay-Switzerland County (IN) Bicentennial launches website

Submitted by Kendal R. Miller, Community Blogger

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:49pm

Vevay-Switzerland County (IN) Bicentennial launches website

VEVAY, IN (FOX19) - The Vevay-Switzerland County Bicentennial committee has launched a new website. Available through www.vevaybicentennial.org, the site consists of events and pertinent information surrounding the activities leading up to and including the official October 4-23, 2013 celebration. “Pride in our past, promise in our future” is the Bicentennial theme.

Information regarding Switzerland County-Vevay’s history, Bicentennial events and locations/directions are available on the website. A photo section with vintage county postcards and images from recent events is included. Volunteer and donation opportunities are also listed.

Updates on the site will be ongoing as more activities and events are disclosed. When available, Bicentennial souvenirs will be shown.

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Police investigate fatal Dearborn crash

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 7:04am

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN (FOX19)- A woman is dead and a child is critically injured following a crash in Dearborn County.

It happened Monday evening around 6:00 p.m. on State Road 1 near Zimmer Road in Dover.

Police say that Lori Dennison, 38, of Fishers, Ind. died following a collision with a semi truck.

Authorities say that Dennison was headed northbound when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming semi head-on. After impact, both vehicles ran off the side of the roadway.

Dennison was pronounced dead at the scene. A 5-year-old child, believed to be Dennison's son, was transported to Children's Hospital and is in critical condition.

The driver of the semi, 54-year-old Natalie Paine, suffered minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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