BANK ROBBERY

A bank robbery is being reported in Farmersburg. Reportedly, the armed robber wore blue jeans and a gray hooded shirt with a black mask, and a silver car was the get-away vehicle. Any information should be forwarded to local authorities.

UPDATE:
Separate sources say it was the Farmersburg branch of Harris, NA. As you may recall, Harris has suffered two robberies recently just south of Farmersburg in Shelburn, Indiana.

UPDATE II - Additional Sources:
The TribStar provides little detail, but further confirms the bank was robbed:
http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_097123659.html

And WTHI TV is reporting some additional details here:
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/news_wthi_farmersburg_bank_robbery_200904071316

Some Hope in the Region?

There’s some good news and hope for the area. About 60 employees, who were temporarily laid off in February, are reportedly being brought back at the CertainTeed plant in Vigo County. Here’s the TribStar story for more info: http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_093213413.html

Has the story changed for the better at Boral Brick now too? http://magiccoalcity.blogspot.com/2009/02/boral-brick-too-big.html Stay tuned.

I Look Like You!

It's Friday, so today's a good day for a diversion from the normal posts here. Here’s an interesting little website:

http://www.ilooklikeyou.com/

A few years ago, you could have completely gone without it.

Shortfalls & Blame

I was reminded while reading an opinion piece in the IndyStar that the freedom of speech comes with a huge responsibility, namely you must bear a lot of B.S. spewed by folks everywhere. Here’s a prime example:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090329/OPINION08/903290320/1291/OPINION08

So, in reply, here’s my take:

The shortfalls in funding are due to the sports teams not paying up for their venue, while also apparently not providing enough perceived value that people want to attend the games. Attendance being down in not the fault of the building or the taxpayers. It’s the teams, the team owners, and the players, who bear the duty to get fans in those seats.

I also disagree with the piece on taxation:

What better way to capture revenue from spectators than an (increased) innkeeper’s tax? The same goes with food & beverage taxes. Maybe even a ticket ‘tax’ or fee is in order; however, the rest of the State does not need to generally bail out Indy. The State, as a whole, should not have to bear the burden. Indianapolis is the steward of these facilities for its own people, and it just needs to become a better one.

It’s as simple as that.

Job Opportunity with State for Youth

I thought I’d share part of this press release from yesterday & some links with more info:

“Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the state will hire 2,000 young adults to spend this summer and next improving Indiana's parks, trails and natural habitats. The program, called the Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps, will use federal stimulus funds designated for employment and training of people 16 to 24 years old. The jobs will pay $8.50 per hour. According to federal requirements, the jobs will be for Hoosiers who are 24 years old or younger and whose family incomes are at or below the poverty level (approximately $23,000 for a family of four). The positions will begin no earlier than May 1 and end no later than September 30, 2009. “

According to this map http://www.in.gov/yhcc/2329.htm there will be projects available in Greene County.

The full press release can be found here:
http://www.state.in.us/portal/news_events/37486.htm