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Jury finds Boone County man guilty of killing wife with flower pot. She had just finished chemo
A Boone County jury has ruled a Lebanon man guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife, whose body was found dumped in a creek in 2022. After a four-day trial, the verdict was delivered Thursday to Andrew Wilhoite, who was originally charged with murder. The judge told the jurors during the trial that they could convict Wilhoite on the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter if they believed the death was the result of "sudden heat," according to the Lebanon Reporter.
Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge
LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. A Boone County jury convicted Andrew Wilhoite, 41, of Lebanon on Thursday, local...
51 cases dismissed because of allegations of officer's 'embellished reports'
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Discrepancies between former West Lafayette police officer Jake Forgey's written reports and his body-worn body camera led to his resignation in February, and so far, has resulted in 51 cases being dismissed. In March, West Lafayette Police Chief Troy Harris described Forgey's reports, alleging that Forgey...
Sawyer Oma Marie Blankenbeckler
Sawyer Oma Maria Blankenbeckler, a daughter, born April 15 at Witham Health Services, Lebanon, to Damion Blankenbeckler and Kimberly Holt, Crawfordsville. At birth, she weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. She is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparent is Chris Latre. Maternal great-grandparents are Cathy Hoke and Carol Lombardo. Paternal...
For The Birds
Have you noticed the sweet sounds of the birds chirping as spring has arrived in central Indiana? The birds are singing for their supper, as their songs remind us to fill our bird feeders and enjoy the concert. The CHS National Art Honor Society, known for its commitment to creativity...
Area plan commission launches initiative to enhance road safety
In response to concerning trends in traffic safety, the Area Plan Commission of Tippecanoe County has introduced the Tippecanoe County Safe Streets for All Action Plan. This initiative is aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries from vehicle crashes for all roadway users. The action plan, as outlined by Kimley-Horn...
Community Garden plots available
The Crawfordsville Community Garden begins its 15th season in 2024. The garden is an ongoing project of Sustainable Initiatives of Montgomery County and is enjoyed each year by people of all ages and experience. Applications and information are available on the nonprofit’s website, www.sustainmc.org. Cost to rent an individual 10’...
New Market Elementary
Fairness — Teeghan Marine, Olivia Stonebraker, Tomi Meseraul. Caring — Haley Cheesman, Hinley Mills, Barrett Hagenow. Fairness — Jaxon Cummins, Everett Kaur, Gemma King, Maddux Perez. Caring — McCartney Pullen, Bella Lowe, Jordan Olinger, Teddy Hartman. Grade 2. Character Counts. Fairness — Brecken Thomas, Michael Mobley,...
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