Statement by Perry Township Fire Department on filing of charges against Department Lieutenant

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Perry Township Fire department officials reacted today to the filing of three felony theft charges against Perry Firefighter Dan maple, the former White River Township Trustee in Johnson County. Department spokesman Russ Futrell released the following statement on behalf of the department: “Lieutenant maple is being transferred to administrative duties within the department while we assess his ability to respond to emergency calls. Firefighters are in a high-stress position, and personnel must be able to concentrate first and foremost on the safety of the public. As our evaluation of Lieutenant maple and the charges proceed, if the department deems further action is necessary, an appropriate recommendation will be made for Merit Commission action.”

Nestle Waters to open Greenwood plant

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GREENWOOD

Apple season returns at family-run Adrian Orchard

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By Sherri Coner-Eastburn

Urban sprawl has sprung on both sides and even behind Adrian Orchard on the Southside.
But inside this building, 82 years of existence remains rich with family history and crowded with the fruits of fall harvest.

Greenwood church recovering from stolen funds loss

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By B. J. Turner

GREENWOOD — Holy Cow!
That expression has a double meaning at Greenwood United Methodist Church (GUMC).
Holy Cow Dinner is the name of the annual community-wide ribeye sandwich meal to be served 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the church. Dinners, eat-in or drive-thru service, are $8 for adults with a $5 jumbo hot dog meal available for kids.
Proceeds will not benefit the church

Search for interim principal

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Franklin Township Community Schools will begin a search for an interim principal at Thompson Crossing Elementary School.
Principal Donna Kamish has submitted her resignation for personal reasons.
Temporarily filling the position at the school is Toni Stevenson, former assistant principal at Kitley Intermediate School.
In July, Stevenson was named principal of the new intermediate school under construction at 7510 E. Edgewood Ave. She is serving as interim principal at Thompson Crossing until another replacement can be found. Then she will take the helm of the new intermediate opening next fall.
Kamish has served as principal at Thompson Crossing, 7525 E. Thompson Rd., since its opening two years ago.

Educators to address chamber luncheon

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City schools superintendent and principals will address members of Greater Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce at the11:45 a.m. luncheon in Beech Grove High School cafeteria Thursday, Sept. 13.
Speaking will be Supt. Rex Sager, Matt Davis, Tom Terlep, Susan Richards, Tom Keeley and Harvey Warrner.
Cost is $10.
Citizens, merchants and civic organization members are encouraged to attend and join the chamber as a charter member this first year of chamber organization.

City council to hear 08 budget proposal.

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Beech Grove Mayor Joe Wright will present next year