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TYPE OF OCCURRENCE: Motor Vehicle Accident

DATE OF OCCURRENCE: Saturday, October 12, 2024

REPORTED TIME: 3:21 PM

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: East State Road 60 and Voyles Road

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sergeant Matt Hein

ASSISTING OFFICERS: Reserve Deputy Ed Stempowski

OTHER DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED: Pierce/Polk Volunteer Fire Department, Washington County Ambulance Service

DETAILS:

At approximately 3:21 pm on Saturday, October 12, a single vehicle accident occurred on East State Road 60 near the intersection of Voyles Road. Witnesses on scene stated that there were several vehicles traveling west on State Road 60 when a pickup truck attempted to pass multiple vehicles at the same time. There was oncoming traffic in the eastbound lane and the truck attempted to merge back into the westbound lane between 2 vehicles. As the truck began to merge, Joseph Harper Sr. (52 years old of Pekin) and his wife Tonya Harper (51 years old of Pekin) were forced off the roadway in their 2016 Toyota Highlander. Their vehicle left the roadway and then overturned before coming to a stop.

The driver of the pickup truck left the scene without stopping.

Joseph and Tonya were transported to Baptist Health Floyd by the Washington County Ambulance Service for treatment of injuries not believed to be life threatening.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.

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Community Action of Southern Indiana will host Festi-Fall at Jeffersonville’s Depot in NoCo, on Friday October 18 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. This celebration under the stars is presented by the City of Jeffersonville and all proceeds will benefit Community Action of Southern Indiana. Festi-Fall will feature live entertainment by the Jesse Lees and a “pumpkin pull” featuring bourbon, wine, and local merchandise. Three different food trucks will provide Mexican, Asian, and American cuisines and a full bar will be available.

The evening will also feature updates on CASI’s community-building efforts and testimonials from people who have directly benefitted from CASI’s programs.

Tickets are $84 and include one drink ticket and two tasting tickets to the meal truck vendors.

The Depot at NoCo is located in Jeffersonville’s arts district at 701 Michigan Avenue.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite at bit.ly/FestiFall2024, at casi1.org, by calling 812.288.6451, ext. 2301, or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information, please contact Jim Grahn, Fund Development Director at Community Action of Southern Indiana, (812) 288-6451 ext. 2135 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community Action of Southern Indiana supports and empowers individuals, families, and communities striving to reach self-sufficiency and works to provide life enhancing opportunities for every individual and family desiring to experience extraordinary change in their lives.

In compliance with state and federal laws, Community Action of Southern Indiana will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status.