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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 29, 2017 A-3 LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg NEWS BRIEFS Free weather radio distribution by Pike County EMA Nov. 28 The Pike EMA will be doing a Free Weather Radio distribution for residents of Pike County that are either low income or live in a mobile home or similar struc- ture on November 28 from 9 -11:30 a.m. at the Pike Co. Courthouse Rotunda, 801 E. Main Street, Petersburg. Miller Academy Restaurant Cards available now Twenty-two area restaurants are part of a discount card to benefit Otwell Miller Academy School. Sixteen restaurants in six cities are offering 10 percent dis- counts to holders of the $10 card and six restaurants have special discounts, such as buy one get one free, a free drink or free ice cream. Right now, cards can be purchased at the school and also from Rita Allen (812-709 -1836). Nine Jasper, five Washington, three Huntingburg, two Montgomery, two Ireland and one restaurant in Petersburg are par- ticipating. The card is good from December 1, 2017, until December 31, 2018. DISCOVER THE WILD BEAUTY OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL. Rocky Mountaineer oers an unparalleled experience onboard its luxury train as it takes you to some of the most beautiful destinations the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada have to oer. This unique rail experience connects the cosmopolitan cities of Seattle and Vancouver to the ever-changing landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta. Indulge all of your senses as you wind through awe-inspiring scenery, complemented by gourmet cuisine, vibrant storytelling, and impeccable service. Contact Deann Stephens at Leisure Traveler to join this special group departure today! Call: 812.789.3043 Email: deann@leisuretraveler.org Terms & Conditions: *Price for Coastal Passage Classic, Seattle to Ban package is per person in USD, SilverLeaf Service, for August 16, 2018 special group departure from Seattle, subject to availability. Accommodation is based on double occupancy and does not include Canadian tax (GST). Pricing does not include flights. Pricing is expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD. Group package itinerary, rates, and schedule are subject to change. Additional conditions apply. COASTAL PASSAGE CLASSIC, SEATTLEBANFF SEATTLE VANCOUVER K AMLOOPS BANFF FROM $ 4,045 * PER GUEST • 3 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners • 8 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • National Parks Pass • Columbia Icefield Tour • Banˆ Gondola • Visit Lake Louise SILVERLEAF SERVICE 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS READER GUIDE Subscriptions: Subscription rates: One year: $30 for Pike and surrounding counties and all 475 and 476 ad- dresses; elsewhere in Indiana $33; out of state $50 Paid in advance. Change of address — subscribers changing addresses will please give their old address as well as new one along with phone number. We cannot guarantee prompt change unless this is done. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Press-Dispatch, P.O. Box 68 Petersburg, IN 47567-0068 or e-mail subscribe@pressdispatch.net How to contact us: By Phone: ..................................................................... 812-354-8500 By Fax: ...........................................................................812-354-2014 By E-mail: General and Church News news@pressdispatch.net Sports Department sports@pressdispatch.net Advertising ads@pressdispatch.net Classified Advertising classifieds@pressdispatch.net Andy Heuring, Editor editor@pressdispatch.net Obituaries obits@pressdispatch.net Subscriptions/Circulation subscribe@pressdispatch.net Legals/Public Notices legals@pressdispatch.net Accounting Department accounting@pressdispatch.net About us: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heuring, Pub- lishers Andrew G. Heuring, Editor John B. Heuring, Adv. Manager Cindy Petty, Advertising Sales Pam Lemond, Advertising Sales Matt Haycraft, Advertising Sales Ed Cahill, Sports Editor Eric Gogel, Production Manager Monica Sinclair, Office Manager • • • • • • Published every Wednesday by the Pike County Publishing Co. Telephone 812-354-8500 820 Poplar Street, P.O. Box 68, Petersburg, Indiana 47567 • • • • • • Entered at the Post Office in Petersburg, Indiana for transmis- sion through the mails as Periodical Mail, postage paid at Petersburg, Indiana. Published weekly. (USPS 604-340) Two arrested on marijuana charges in separate incidents By Andy Heuring Two people were arrested for pos- session of marijuana in separate inci- dents after both were stopped for traf- fic violations. At about 10 p.m. Friday, Steven McK- innon, 41, of Francisco, was stopped by Petersburg Police Cpl. Jared Sim- mons on Highway 57, near Seventh St. in Petersburg, because he didn't have a working license plate light. Cpl. Simmons said when he walked back to the vehicle, he noticed McK- innon trying to stuff something in the backseat. Simmons said Deputy Sher- iff Buck Seger arrived with K-9 offi- cer Bleck, who indicated there was the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. Cpl Simmons said during a search of the vehicle he found an ashtray that had been removed from the front of the vehicle and it had a marijuana blunt roach in it. He also found a plas- tic bag with a green leafy substance in it that field tested positive for mar- ijuana. McKinnon was taken into custody on a charge of marijuana possession and his passenger was released and told to find a ride home. On Tuesday, November 21, a Velpen man was arrested on marijuana and paraphernalia possession charges. Tanner Gray, 22, of 9421 E. CR 200 S., Velpen, was stopped at about 10 p.m. on Highway 257, near Otwell El- ementary School, by Pike County Dep- uty Buck Seger for not having an op- erating license plate light. Seger said after talking with Gray, he walked K-9 officer Bleck around Gray's car and he indicated at the driv- er's side rear door. A search of Gray's vehicle found two clear plastic baggies of plant materi- al field testing positive for marijuana, four one-hitter pipes, all with burnt residue, and a marijuana grinder with plant material in it. Gray was taken into custody and transported to the PIke County Jail. Stepanek injured in Friday crash A Petersburg man was seriously injured Friday night in a two vehicle crash between Jasper and Huntingburg. At 6:38 P.M. Friday, Christian Stepanek, 21, was southbound on US231 between Jasper and Huntingburg in the WITZ Bottoms area when, for an unknown reason, Stepanek crossed the center line and drove into the path of 74-year-old James Weisman of Huntingburg, according to the Indi- ana State Police. Stepanek's 2002 Oldsmobile col- lided with Weisman's 2002 Chevrolet truck in a head-on crash. Stepanek was extricated from his vehicle and transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was later flown to St. Vincent Hospital in Evans- ville for treatment of a head injury. Weisman suf- fered minor injuries and was transported to Me- morial Hospital for treatment. Both vehicles were total losses. US231 was closed for nearly two and a half hours while the crash was investigated. The incident remains under investigation.