(Lynn, IN)--Hundreds of people gathered at a baseball field in Lynn Thursday night to pay tribute to Town Marshal Brad Fisher.  Fisher was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday.  This is Fisher’s daughter, Zoey:  "You're in the arms of Jesus now, Daddy.  You have fought the greatest fight."  Earlier in the day Thursday, more than a dozen state and local agencies took part in a three-mile procession with Fisher’s body from Muncie to Reichard Funeral Home in Union City.  Hundreds lined the streets in tribute.  And, Thursday night, Zoey had this message for her father during the vigil:  "Don't worry.  We'll help take care of the town of Lynn that you loved so deeply."  There has been no official word on a public service yet.  The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office asks that all support for the family be directed through the website IndianaFallenHeroes.org.

(Lynn, IN)--The woman charged with striking and killing Lynn Town Marshal Brad Fisher on Wednesday remained behind bars Friday morning, but not in the Randolph County Jail.  Maci Atkinson was instead in the Wayne County Jail in Richmond Friday morning, where she is being held without bond.  Officials say that Atkinson is being held in Richmond as a courtesy to Randolph County.  A check of online court records on Friday morning indicated that no charges have been filed yet against Atkinson in connection with Fisher’s death.  She’s being held on warrants involving previous criminal cases.

(Wayne County, IN)--New food insecurity rates have been released by the organization Feeding America.  That study shows that Wayne and Fayette County have some of the highest rates in Indiana.  Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to safe, nutritionally adequate food.  In Wayne County, more than one of every five people – or 21.8% - are now described as food insecure.  The rate is even higher in Fayette County – 22.9%.

(Richmond, IN)--A request has been made for a shooting suspect to be returned to Richmond from ICE custody.  A 19-year-old man in the country illegally shot a 40-year-old man in the abdomen in the 200 block of North 18^th last week.  According to an affidavit, the victim was drunk and had threatened to harm his own wife with a rake.  That affidavit also identifies the victim as the shooter’s father-in-law.  A motion was filed Wednesday to return the shooter from ICE custody for a hearing that’s been set for August 6.  The victim is recovering at Miami Valley Hospital.

(Richmond, IN)--Richmond’s observance of the National Night Out, which was scheduled for Saturday night, has been cancelled.  The National Night Out is an annual effort to improve relationships between police and communities.  RPD issued a notice Thursday indicating that this year’s event has been cancelled as the department makes itself available to help in Lynn.  Forecast inclement weather was cited as another reason for the cancellation.

(Lynn, IN)--Tributes and messages of support poured into the town of Lynn Wednesday night and into Thursday morning as its residents mourn the death Wednesday of Town Marshal Brad Fisher.  "The local law enforcement is going to have a tough time proceeding.  The Indiana State Police is going to be here to assist them with whatever they need," said Scott Keegan with the Indiana State Police.  Fisher was deploying stop sticks on U.S. 36 when investigators say Maci Atkinson struck and killed Fisher.  Atkinson had multiple warrants and was fleeing in a stolen van.  Fisher was not only Lynn’s town marshal, he had also served with the fire department since 1995.  He was also a coach and volunteered his time extensively to numerous causes.  The Richmond Police Department, which saw Officer Seara Burton die in the line of duty four years ago, said that Fisher’s commitment to protecting others never wavered.  Lynn officials will be working Thursday to set public observances to honor Fisher’s service and life.

(Winchester, IN)--The woman who struck and killed Lynn Town Marshal Brad Fisher on Wednesday not only has a lengthy criminal record, she was just in court a few days ago.  Maci Atkinson had been charged  last Thursday with unlawful possession of a syringe.  In a hearing on Monday, Atkinson was released to a drug treatment facility.  On Tuesday, the court was notified that Atkinson had left the facility and a warrant was issued for her arrest.  She had another criminal case pending from last month.  She is facing a battery charge in that case.  Back in April, she was arrested again on drug possession charges.  In the first hearing in that case, she showed up to court under the influence of drugs.  Other charges in previous years include drug dealing and maintaining a common nuisance.

(Richmond, IN)--Union County has requested that Wayne County permanently serve as the dispatch center for Union County first responders.  Several months ago, Wayne County began dispatching for Union County do the staffing shortages.  In the last two weeks, two Union County dispatchers resigned.  And, when that happened, the director sent commissioners a notice.  "...that she would be ending her employment effective Saturday, meaning they have no employees to take 911 calls," said Consultant Barry Ritter talking Wednesday to Wayne County Commissioners.  Wayne County Commissioners agreed Wednesday to look into a permanent interlocal agreement but did not make a commitment.

(Richmond, IN)--Earlier this year, Wayne County Chief Deputy Coroner Dillon Pitcher filed a lawsuit against Wayne County Commissioners after claiming he had been blocked from the county’s Facebook page based on previous comments he had made.  That lawsuit was addressed by Wayne County Commissioners on Wednesday.  Here’s County Attorney Ron Cross with the details a settlement that has been reached:  "...a total of $8000 payable to the Indiana Civil Liberties Union - American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana - whatever it is now."  The county took that Facebook page down and it is no longer in existence.

(Richmond, IN)--A long-time Richmond business leader and volunteer to numerous organizations has died.  Jan Passmore died over the weekend.  Passmore was heavily involved in the insurance industry, but will be most remembered locally for the guidance he provided to numerous organizations.  That includes Kiwanis, the Boy Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and Safety Village.  Passmore was also the founding president of the city’s Economic Development Commission.  Service and visitation have now been set for August 5 at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary.  Jan Passmore was 85.

(Richmond, IN)--45 pounds of marijuana were found on I-70, and now both a Richmond and New Paris man are facing charges.  The stop occurred on I-70 near the state line.  A police canine was brought to the scene and found the marijuana along with 50 boxes of THC vape cartridges, edibles, and cash.  26-year-old Brenden Pitcher of Richmond and 25-year-old Jamison Easley of New Paris both face numerous felony charges, including trafficking.  That arrest led to a search warrant at a Richmond house.  There, 20 more pounds of raw marijuana and two pounds of psychedelic mushrooms were located.

(Richmond, IN)--Richmond police officers made a drug arrest Wedneday morning.  At around 2 o’clock Wednesday morning, RPD encountered both 33-year-old Jessica Morefield and 50-year-old Corey Tscharner near the intersection of South West G Street and Hub Etchison Parkway.  Officers recovered undisclosed amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.  Both were taken to the Wayne County Jail.

(Richmond, IN)--Expansion is coming to a Richmond manufacturer.  J.M. Hutton announced Monday that it will invest more than $6 million into its local facility.  That investment will create a new production line for truck cab manufacturing.  It will also allow the company to increase production capacity in other services, which include metal stamping and laser cutting.  The expansion will result in 37 new, high-wage jobs in the next three years.  Indiana Governor Mike Braun said J.M. Hutton’s investment " signals confidence in East Central Indiana’s robust manufacturing ecosystem."  They’ve been operating in Richmond since 1845.

(Richmond, IN)--The Indiana Supreme Court has now suspended a Cambridge City attorney from practicing law following his felony conviction earlier this year.  Christopher Bills was charged with operating while intoxicated, resisting law enforcement, and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in March of last year.  He pled guilty to OWI in exchange for other charges being dropped.  Bills’ suspension will continue until further order of the Indiana Supreme Court.

(Whitewater Valley)--Strong storms took their toll on the Whitewater Valley Monday night.  A wind gust of 45 miles per hour was reported near the Richmond Municipal Airport.  Some of the impacts included a tree into a house on North 36^th Street in Richmond, a power line on fire on College Corner Road, and a generator fire in Pershing.  Multiple power companies, including RP&L, reported outages.  About 150 people were still out Tuesday morning in the Gratis area.  Also in Preble County, residents took photos of what appeared to be a funnel cloud.  The National Weather Service issued a statement saying that it was likely just a low-hanging cloud not associated with tornadic rotation.

(Richmond, IN)--A wanted Camden woman was taken into custody in Richmond Monday and now faces a whole new round of charges.  34-year-old Sarah Glenn was arrested Monday afternoon in the 400 block of South 10^th after an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine was located.  She’s also charged with resisting arrest.  Glenn is wanted in Boone County for battery on a public safety officer.  She was being held without bond Tuesday morning.

(Eaton, OH)--The man accused of setting a young girl’s chicken coop on fire in Eaton just before the Preble County Fair appeared in court Monday.  Benjamin Heggs faced the judge and pled not guilty.  The judge set Heggs’ bond at $125,000.  No chickens were hurt in the fire.

(Richmond, IN)--One person was shot in the 200 block of North 18^th Street in Richmond Sunday night.  It happened at around 8:45 Sunday night and a large RPD response was sent to the area.  Wayne County deputies then became involved and went to a second location where people involved in the shooting were located.  The victim was sent to Reid Health with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.  A search of jail records Monday morning indicate that no adults involved – if there were any – were booked into jail.  The incident remains under investigation.

(Richmond, IN)--There’s been no update on the identity or condition of a juvenile who was struck by a car in Richmond on Saturday.  It happened near Sylvan Nook Drive and Park Lane.  The victim has been identified as an 11-year-old girl.  She was riding an e-scooter when she was struck.  The girl was taken to Reid Health.  Scanner traffic indicated that a medical helicopter was called and that she was taken to Dayton Children’s Hospital.  There has no indication that anyone has been charged in connection with the incident.  The driver remained on the scene after the accident and there was no indication that drugs or alcohol were a factor with that driver.

(Preble County, OH)--A New Paris man remained in the Preble County Jail Monday morning following a drug arrest that stemmed from a traffic stop.  According to court documents, 44-year-old Robert Downing Junior was pulled over for speeding on U.S. 40 near Lewisburg.  Inside the vehicle, deputies found 12 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia.  Downing was on probation based on a nearly identical case from three years ago in which even more drugs were located.

(Connersville, IN)--Six people were continuing to recover Monday morning after a crash at what many call a very dangerous Fayette County intersection.   It happened on Friday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 121 and Veterans Memorial Drive.  A semi carrying food for restaurants collided with another vehicle.  A medical helicopter was initially called, but was later cancelled.  All six victims were transported by ground ambulance to medical facilities for treatment.  Names of those involved were not released.

(Gratis, OH)--A semi and a dump truck collided in the Preble County town of Gratis Thursday afternoon, with the dump truck ricocheting into the back of a structure that was home to a business   Both drivers were taken to the hospital.  Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.  The crash happened in an area where highways 725, 503, and 122 converge.

(Richmond, IN)--A 71-year-old Richmond man was booked into the Wayne County Jail Thursday following a trial in Wayne Circuit Court.  Charles Maines had faced charges that include child solicitation and vicarious sexual gratification.  According to court documents, Maines provided a pre-teen girl with sexual materials and then purchased a small camera that he was going to use to make a video of the child.  Online records show no previous convictions for Maines in Wayne County.

(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County now has its first confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis.  That’s according to the newest update from the Indiana Department of Health, which was released Wednesday.  Wayne County has three confirmed cases.  Federal health officials continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of the intestinal parasite lined to shredded iceburg lettuce served at restaurant locations in Indiana and Ohio.  Elsewhere in the Whitewater Valley, here are the cases by county:  Randolph, 1. Henry, 3.  Also, three cases have been confirmed in Preble County, one in Darke, and four in Butler County.

(Richmond, IN)--Approval has been granted by the Richmond Area Plan Commission to convert seven of Richmond’s most recognizable downtown buildings into a TIF – or Tax Increment Financing – District.  TIF’s can capture future property tax revenue within that district.  The buildings include the Oddfellows building, the Knollenburg’s building, the Harris Bank building, and four others.  Here’s how the TIF will be used:  "Funds generated from this TIF will help fund one hundred apartments as well as the related commercial development in those seven buildings," said a city representative.  The proposal will now go to Richmond Common  Council.