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Commissioners accept resignation of Grubb By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net During the Tuesday, Sep- tember 6 Pike County Com- missioner's meeting, with Commissioner Ryan Coleman absent, Commissioners Mark Flint and Jeff Nelson accepted the resignation of Nick Grubb , a truck driver, from the Pike County Highway Department, who said he is out on the Family Medical Leave Act, but that his time runs out on Friday, September 16 and due to numerous health issues he would have to resign. Grubb said his doctor advised him to file disabili- ty because his other health issues prevent him from doing his job. Commissioners' Attor- ney Val Fleig explained to Grubb that it would be a voluntar y termination and Grubb agreed that he un- derstood, and there was nothing he could do about it. "We appreciate your ser- vice to the community and accept your resignation on September 16," said Presi- dent Mark Flint. Josh Byrd, Pike County Highway Superintendent informed the Commission- ers that Dickie Sharp was also retiring. Byrd also requested an additional ap- propriation in the amount of $4,300 for machiner y and equipment, which the Commissioners approved in a 2-0 vote. Commissioners also voted to transfer $2,000 from the Unemployment Fund to Legal Ser vices, and $3,000 from the FICA account to Legal Ser vices. An Engineering Cost Re- imbursement Agreement be- tween Indiana Southern Rail- road, LLC, and Pike County was approved in a 2-0 vote. Kristi Dischinger, Com- missioner's Assistant, said the agreement is for the company to start work on preliminary engineering plans concerning improve- ments in connection with the improvement and widening of County Road 300 North, located at the Railroad cross- ing near Ashby Yard. Discussion about leak- ing courthouse windows was tabled because the company they are working with was not present. Dischinger also gave an update on COVID in Pike County, saying Amy Glad- ish, County Nurse could not be in attendance, but that there is a small uptick in cases, but no major cases. A resident of Pike Coun- ty, Don Jenkins, who at- tended the Commissioners meeting on his motorized scooter, said he lives on Pike Avenue and would like to drive his scooter across the railroad tracks but due to the condition of the railroad tracks, he is un- able to and wanted to know if the Commissioners could do anything about it. "The bridge is beautiful, but I can't cross over it because the railroad tracks are in such bad shape," Jenkins said. "The County has nothing to do with the railroad tracks, but the State Highway Department is supposed to be redoing the highway, so we can call to see if that is part of the project," Flint said. "We will have Josh call the City and see what can be done." Emergency Medical Ser- vices Director Chris Young told commissioners the am- bulance runs are up 433 from last year and there have been 1,623 runs to date. The next commissioner's meeting will be Monday, Sep- tember 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg LOCAL The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 7, 2022 A-3 Evansville man summoned for suspended license By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News A September 1 traffic stop on SR 61 for crossing the cen- terline resulted in a summons for driving while suspended for Kentar Collins, 23, 316 Madison Ave., Evansville. Pike County Sheriff Deputy Clint Boger stopped the Blue Honda Accord after obser ving the vehicle cross the yellow line at CR 100 E. When Boger asked for his driver's license Collins said he did not have a valid license due to suspension. Central dispatch advised Deputy Bo- ger that Collins was suspend- ed prior with 16 current points and the passenger was a valid driver. Shailendra Sifontes was given control of the vehicle and Collins was issued a mis- demeanor cour t summons for driving while suspended prior. Indianapolis woman receives summons for possession By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net A traffic stop on I69 on August 31 by Pike County Sherif f deputy Clint Boger resulted in a summons for Crista Michelle McCormick, 32, 6517 Caress Way, India- napolis. McCormick was a suspend- ed driver and her passenger, Jessie Roy, 31, had to drive the vehicle after a search turned up both marijuana cigarettes and paraphernalia belonging to McCormick. McCormick received a sum- mons for October 4 in misde- meanor court and a citation for driving while suspended. Winslow man arrested for OVWI By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net Donald C. Phillips, 62, 12N CR175E, Winslow, was arrest- ed on August 30 on CR 150S by Indiana State Trooper Ca- sey Boeckman for OVWI with a prior. Trooper Boeckman was traveling east on CR 175E at approximately 3 p.m. when he obser ved a vehicle drift completely into the opposite lane of traffic multiple times according to the report. Trooper Boeckman report- ed that the vehicle was doing 55 in a 35 zone and it had been traveling east in the opposite lane for a short period. Phillips told Trooper Boeck- man he was going home after a trip to Evansville and wanted to be off the road before the buses and school let out so he was not putting any kids in danger by him driving accord- ing to the report. Phillips could not per form most standard field sobriety tests due to his use of a cane but did exhibit six of six clues when checking for Ver tical Gaze Nystagmus (VGN). A PBT registered .159 BAC. He was transpor ted to Da- viess Community Hospital for a blood draw, indicating a BAC of .272, more than three times the legal limit. Phillips also tested positive for mari- juana/THC according to the repor t. Pike County Sheriff Deputy Briar Meadors assisted, inven- tor ying the 2006 Buick. The vehicle was then towed by Myers Towing. Phillips was charged with OVWI with an ACE of .15 or more, a speeding infraction and violation of driving condi- tions. TickeTs are available by calling each $ 20 812-486-5734 Pike County Democratic Party's Annual at Sts. Peter & Paul P a rish Hall P eter sburg J EFF E RSON - JA C KSON DI NNER S a t u rda y , S ep t. 1 7 5:00pm Social Hour & Silent Auction 5:30pm Dinner Catered by our own local No. 423 Smokehouse BBQ Paid for by the Pike County Democratic Central Committee Former Indiana Speaker of the House John Gregg Guest Speaker Seger recognized on National Police K-9 Day Pike County Sheriff 's Deparment K9 Blec was recognized on National Police K-9 Day, along with his partner, Pike County Sheriff 's Department Deputy Buck Seger. Pike County Deputy Clint Boger receives Top Gun Firearms Award at Academy Deputy Clint Boger on graduated the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and received the Top Gun Firearms Award for his class. Accompanying Boger is Pike County Chief Deputy Dallas Killian (l) and Pike County Sheriff Kent Johnson (r). Set the thermostat where you want for a more comfortable home. 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