Author: Joe Prime

Broad Daylight Gunfire: Soda Delivery Driver Shot At in Greenfield Residents of Greenfield were shaken Tuesday afternoon after a soda delivery driver was allegedly targeted in a brazen daylight shooting that unfolded in a normally quiet neighborhood. According to local authorities, the incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. as the driver was making a routine beverage drop-off along a residential route. Investigators say a man, whose identity has not yet been publicly released pending formal charges, is accused of firing multiple shots in the direction of the delivery truck. The driver was not struck by gunfire and was able to…

A former councilman in Greenfield has been arrested on multiple child pornography and child exploitation-related charges. A former councilman in Greenfield has been arrested on multiple charges related to alleged child pornography possession and child exploitation, according to local law enforcement officials. Authorities announced the arrest following what they described as a months-long investigation involving digital evidence and coordination with state and federal agencies. The investigation reportedly began after a cyber tip from a national watchdog organization flagged suspicious online activity linked to an account allegedly associated with the former elected official. Investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s…

HOMELESS SHELTER AT EAST END OF DOWNTOWN GETS 3-2 APPROVAL (Richmond, IN)–A new homeless shelter was proposed Thursday at the east end of downtown Richmond. A representative of Rock Solid Ministries near 10th and East Main appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday to request a zoning change that would allow for a shelter for up to 14 men. It would be located on the second floor of the building. “From the outside of the building, you won’t even know it’s in there. Nothing on the outside of the building is going to change,” said David Eales with…

RETZ EXPLAINS BACK DRIVE CLOSURE AT GLEN MILLER PARK (Richmond, IN)–Lots of people have questioned why the back drive at Glen Miller Park, which passes by springs and a historic rock, has been closed to vehicular traffic for an extended period of time. Park Superintendent Denise Retz had that answer at Thursday’s Park Board meeting. “It’s because there is an exposed gas line and there is work that is needing to be done. There is a bridge that is also needing to be worked on due to erosion and we cannot do that until this line is fixed,” Retz said.…

Miracle on the Camino: 2 Missing Americans Found Alive After Days of Fear After days of mounting anxiety and an international search effort, two missing American pilgrims have been found alive along Portugal’s famed Camino Portuguese route, bringing an emotional end to a frightening ordeal that had gripped loved ones back home. The pair, whose names have not yet been officially released, were reported missing earlier this week after they failed to check in at their planned accommodations along the historic pilgrimage trail that stretches from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Family members grew alarmed when repeated calls…

Authorities Investigate Shooting That Injured 10 in Little River, Coastal South Carolina LITTLE RIVER, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left at least 10 people wounded and several others hurt during a holiday weekend gathering in the South Carolina coastal community of Little River, police said. The incident occurred late Sunday evening around 9:30 p.m. local time near a dock where a private charter boat had been hosting a Memorial Day weekend party, according to Horry County Police. The vessel, advertised online as a party with a DJ ending around 9 p.m., was docked along the Intracoastal Waterway…

Fatal Crash on US 40 in Greenfield Claims One Life. A fatal crash on U.S. 40 in Greenfield claimed the life of one man Tuesday afternoon, prompting a temporary road closure and an ongoing investigation by local authorities. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene near the intersection of U.S. 40 and County Road 200 East shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders found two heavily damaged vehicles and several motorists who had stopped to help. Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures on one of the drivers, but he was pronounced dead at the…

Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead, Two Students Injured — Community Reels from Latest Campus Violence. A shooting at Evergreen High School left a suspected gunman dead and two students injured, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting renewed concerns about campus safety. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire on campus shortly after classes began. Law enforcement officials said the suspect was confronted within minutes and later pronounced dead at the scene. The two injured students were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials described their injuries as non-life-threatening, and both are expected to recover. Students and staff…

Unstoppable: East Meadow’s Zaria Hall Claims Triple Crown at Nassau Track Meet East Meadow’s Zaria Hall delivered a performance to remember, capturing three individual titles to headline the Nassau Track Championships and cement her status as one of the county’s premier athletes. Hall showcased her versatility and dominance across multiple events, rising to the occasion each time she stepped onto the track. From the opening gun to her final race of the meet, the East Meadow standout displayed poise, power, and championship composure. Her first victory set the tone for the day, as she surged ahead of a competitive field…

Man gets 20 years for selling teenager fentanyl that killed him at Panama City Beach party A Florida man was found guilty of manslaughter for selling fentanyl-laced pills to a teenager. The 16-year-old victim purchased what he believed to be Percocet, but the pills contained fatal levels of fentanyl. The dealer, Elijah Tee McLeroy, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime. PANAMA CITY — A man was found guilty of manslaughter after selling a Panama City Beach teenager the fentanyl that killed him. Elijah Tee McLeroy, 24, from Jackson County was found guilty Oct. 29 and sentenced…