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Listen to this article COVINGTON, INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fall from an elevated hunting blind that resulted in the death of a hunter this morning. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Fountain County Dispatch received a 911 call reference a hunter who had fallen from an elevated hunting blind near the 2000 block of West Snoddy Road. After hunting this morning, Jimmy Grider, 69, of Arcadia, fell approximately 8 feet from the elevated blind. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, Grider was pronounced dead by the Fountain County Coroner. An autopsy ha...

Staff Report Dec 19, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – On November 23rd, 2020, the Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Indiana State Police employees from around the state. Three local troopers and the Attica police chief were recognized at the ceremony. Trooper Daniel Connolly was recognized as the 2019 Indiana State Police Lafayette Post Trooper of the District. The award is given annually to the trooper that personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. Conno...