Brianna’s Hope: our Hometown Hero of the Month, 06/08/26
A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope is our Hometown Hero for the month of June. The founder and executive director Randy Davis has a fundraiser coming up Sept. 12 to help continue the fight against drug addiction. He tells “Delaware County Today,” the fight is growing.
46-year-old Jamie Randall Johnson faces multiple drug-related charges. The Star Press says the latest accusations stem from a traffic stop on State Road 67 in Redkey. A woman pulled over for crossing the center line told police the meth found in her possession was was sold by Johnson.
Delta, Monroe Central and Liberty Christian all lost in IHSAA baseball regional action on Saturday. Lapel’s game against Lafayette Central Catholic at Lafayette’s Loeb Stadium was rained out and will be played today at noon.
Our first wave of Saharan dust is working its way towards the USA, and according to a post from Indiana Weather Online, high pressure is expected to help pull this dust here – north into the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys this week! This dust originated as a dust storm over the Saharan desert in Northern Africa.
Anderson High School celebrated the Class of 2026 with its graduation ceremony Saturday. Principal Alan Landes told “The Anderson Journal” morning show last week it’s a day he looks forward to each year.
Two exhibits opened this weekend at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens celebrating Delaware County’s role in American history. “America at 250: Celebrating Hoosier Spirit” and “America at 250: Reflections on Community” are on display in the Center Building and Gallery 2.
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski to retire, sources confirmed to IndyStar.
Delta hires former Blackford coach Mitch Waters as girls basketball coach after three years away from high school coaching, Star Press.
The Delta Eagles first state championship appearance in tennis history was stopped just short, as No. 3 Carmel won a 4-1 result in the state semifinals.
The murder trial for Carl Roy Webb Boards III has again been delayed. The Herald Bulletin says the trial now is expected to begin in February. A hearing will be held July 10 to determine if Boards will continue to be treated on an involuntary commitment to restore his competency for trial.
Community activist Angie Strickler tells “Anderson Talks” there’s no quick solution to homelessness. Instead, she says she favors dialogue and a focus on digging into the root issues that cause the disruptions.
Despite rallying twice from deficits, Alexandria’s unbeaten softball season ended Saturday with an 8-5 loss in the Class 2A North Semi-state at Kokomo. Pendleton Heights rallied in the seventh inning but fell 9-3 against Terre Haute North at the Class 4A South Semi-state in Bedford.
