Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Capsule reports

Named to committees

Legislators who represent Jay County were recently named to summer study committees.

State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City), who represents the southern two-thirds of Jay County, will serve on the Corn Marketing Council and the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne), who represents the northern third of Jay County, will be chair of the Legislative Council's Audit and Financial Reporting Subcommittee, and the Oral History Project Advisory Commission. He will co-chair of the Legislative Continuity Committee and serve as a member of the Legislative Council, the Legislative State of Emergency Advisory Group, the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission and the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

A complete list of committee assignments is available at iga.in.gov.

Patrols increased

Indiana law enforcement agencies are utilizing increased patrols through the end of the month to crack down on speeding.

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is funding additional patrols.

“Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in Indiana,” James Bryan, the institute’s safety director, said in a press release. “Obeying the posted speed limits will reduce the number of deaths and serious bodily injuries that occur on Indiana roads.” 

For more information, visit nhtsa.gov.

Intersection crash

A Portland woman crashed her car into a United States Postal Service vehicle at the intersection of Meridian and Fleming streets in Portland about 3:38 p.m. Tuesday.

Megan Mata, 25, told police she was driving a 2014 Buick Encore north on Meridian Street when she reached behind her seat to hand her son a cup. She didn’t see the 2023 Mercedes Benz Metris driven by 28-year-old Makyla Reynolds of Portland in front of her and crashed into it. 

Damage is estimated between $10,000 and $25,000. Mata’s vehicle was towed.

Front end collision

Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000 after two vehicles collided near the intersection of Arch and Harrison streets in Portland about 6:25 p.m. Thursday.

Bobby Hensley, 52, Portland, was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix north on Harrison Street near its intersection with Arch Street. At the same time, Leandro Rodrioguez, 21, Portland, was driving a 2007 Mercury Montego south on the street. Hensley told police Rodrioguez drove into his vehicle, and Rodrioguez told police Hensley crossed the centerline and crashed into him.

Rodrioguez was cited for driving without a license and driving with expired plates.

Hensley’s vehicle was towed, with damage estimated between $2,500 and $5,000.

Didn’t see car

A Portland woman didn’t see oncoming traffic while driving along Walnut Street near Western Avenue in Portland, causing an accident about 1:29 p.m. Friday.

Emily A. Jenkins, 24, was driving a 2015 Toyota Corolla west on Walnut Street. At the same time, Chelsie Waymire, 32, Modoc, was driving her 2013 Hyundai Sonata north on Western Avenue. Jenkins didn’t see Waymire’s vehicle and crashed into it.

Damage is estimated between $5,000 and $10,000.