A Columbus man was arrested over night, allegedly carrying someone else’s passport and Social Security card in his vehicle.

Columbus police stopped a vehicle with a burned out headllight near 25th Street and Home Avenue at about 11 Tuesday night. They determined that the truck had a false registration.

A search of the truck revealed two syringes, prescription medication and the identification, which had been reported stolen from vehicles earlier in the week.

The driver, 54-year-old Troy L. Iverson, was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of a legend drug injection device and of a legend drug, maintaining a common nuisance and receiving stolen property.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Sgt. Grover Crouch, a Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department corrections officer who died unexpectedly Monday night.

The 64-year-old Crouch had been with the sheriff’s department for 9 years. He is survived by his wife Carole. His funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Edinburgh Apostolic Tabernacle Church. A calling will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the services at the church.

For more information, go to barkesweaverglick.com

A Jennings County teen died in a traffic accident yesterday afternoon near Scipio.

19-year-old Dalton Rinker of North Vernon died in the crash at State Road 7 and County Road 500N at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Indiana State Police report that Rinker pulled onto the state highway into the path of a semi and trailer being driven by 39-year-old Leonel Guillen of Indianapolis. Guillen’s truck hit Rinker’s vehicle in the driver’s side, causing the fatal injuries. Guillen was uninjured.

State police say it is unclear why Rinker pulled into the path of the truck. The highway was shut down for two hours to clean up the wreckage and the crash remains under investigation.

A Jennings County woman was killed in a Tuesday morning crash. Indiana State Police say that shortly after 8 a.m., a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 800 North and County Road 1300 East at the Jackson/Jennings County Line resulted in the death of 42-year-old Betty Lou Hicks, of North Vernon.

The initial investigation revealed that an SUV driven by 59-year-old Sharlene R. Whitsell, of Seymour, was traveling eastbound on County Road 800 North when her vehicle entered the intersection into the path of a northbound minivan being driven by Hicks. Authorities believe that Whitsell may have disregarded a stop sign, leading to the crash.

State Police say both vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection before leaving the roadway. Hicks’ vehicle then struck a tree before coming to a stop. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jennings County Coroner’s Office. Whitsell sustained minor injuries in the crash. She was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour for treatment.

Investigators say that evidence at the scene indicated that Hicks was not wearing a seat-belt.

Toxicology results are pending at this time, however police say that drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

The 32nd annual concert benefiting Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is this weekend in Columbus. Saturday night’s concert at Mill Race Park begins at 6:30 p.m. with opening act “The Why Store.” Randy Bachman, the creator and founder of “Bachman-Turner Overdrive” and “The Guess Who” is the headline act for this free concert. Julie Davis explains how a free concert can be the biggest fundraiser for Our Hospice…

In addition, Davis says they will be selling raffle tickets for Faurecia-designed grills, as well as t-shirts from Hoosier Sporting Goods commemorating the concert. She adds that you have an opportunity to watch the concert from a unique position.

Davis says that cost for admission to the amphitheater stage is $100. Openings are limited.

Bridgette Halvorsen talks about how the money raised benefits Our Hospice.

For more on the concert and the mission of Our Hospice, visit Our Hospice of South Central Indiana’s Facebook page.

North Vernon officials are working to salvage a plan for a new Jennings County Jail facility, while at the same time, improving relationships with county officials. During Monday night’s meeting of the city council, Councilman Brian Hatfield announced that the city will lower its asking price for 15 acres it owns in the North Vernon industrial park. County officials were eying the property as a potential site for the new jail. However, the county balked at paying the one-million dollar asking price. Hatfield noted that exactly how much lower the price will be isn’t yet known, as the city’s tax-increment financing board still needs to be consulted.

City Councilman Jack Kelley says that this measure is being taken in good faith to benefit both units of government. He added that the city council is concerned with a proposal by the county that would lower its TIF district revenue by $290,000 per year. Council members expressed hope that the county will work with them to not only get the jail built, but to keep city TIF revenues untouched.

City Councilman Trent Wisner echoed the sentiments of Hatfield and Kelley. He says that these projected TIF revenues are critical to a number of city projects. Specifically, Wisner mentioned renovations at the city park and public safety issues.

There’s been no word from Jennings County officials if they are open to working with the city to address these issues.

The Town of Hope and Main Street of Hope are announcing a community cleanup day coming up next month. The event will be held from 8 a.m.  to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15th with dumpsters located at the Hope Utilities Garage at 529 Mill Street.

They will be taking trash, cardboard, glass, plastic and tires. However they can no longer take televisions or computers.

The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District recycling trailer will be on site for recycling items. Volunteers from the Hope Police Department will also be on hand to help with the work.

If you have any questions, you can call Hope Town Hall at 812-546-0423.

The deadline is coming up on Friday, if you want to submit a grant application through the Women’s Giving Circle of Bartholomew County.

The fund, set up under Heritage Fund: The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, provides grants meant to have a positive impact on women and families. The grants should focus on self-sufficiency for women, education opportunities for women and youth, parental support, women in crisis or empowering women.

The deadline to enter is noon on Friday. You can get more information online at www.heritagefundbc.org/giving-circle/.

Some North Vernon residents could find themselves in civil court if they don’t pay their overdue trash bills.

During Monday night’s meeting of the City Council, city utility officials asked for guidance on how to proceed with customers who are refusing to pay their trash bills. Staff say that the vast majority of non-payers are in the recently annexed area between Highway 7 and State Road 3.

Shawn Gerkin, city clerk-treasurer, says that arrears accounts have exceeded $2,000.

City Attorney Larry Greathouse explained that the city’s options are limited, as it can’t place liens for non-payment of trash services. However, he explained that by filing against the late account owners in small claims court, liens could be placed for non-payment.

The City Council instructed Greathouse to work with utilities staff to begin the small claims cases.