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Food Inspections

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Free Images Vigo County Health Department Food Inspections Feb. 6 – Feb. 10 New First Wok, 2570 Wabash Ave. (4 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Observed eggs stored on top shelf and above other food items. Observed several bulk food items not labeled. Observed accumulated food debris on table mounted can opener. Observed hand wash sink blocked. Wendy’s #29590, 2835 E. Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Observed soda nozzle in drive-thru area with accumulated black debris. Observed baking pans in clean dish area stacked with accumulated grease and debris. Grand Traverse Pie Company, 75 N. 3 rd St. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found sanitizer buckets not measuring proper concentration to disinfect. Observed accumulated debris and carbon on muffin pans. Taco Luv, 1330 Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Observed accumulated debris on soda nozzles. Observed employee using hand wash sink as a dump sink. Coffee Cup Restaurant 2, 2525 Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 0 Non-

Truck driver airlifted to hospital after crashing with another semi in southern Vigo County

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 By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Lucy Perry photo One truck driver was airlifted to a hospital after a crash with another semi in southern Vigo County Wednesday afternoon. Honey Creek Fire Department, Trans-Care Ambulance and the Vigo County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to S. U.S. 41 and Harlan Drive around 4 p.m.   Officials say one of the drivers  suffered serious injuries and was flown by helicopter to the hospital for treatment. The other driver reportedly suffered minor injuries.  The crash involved a tanker truck and an Amazon delivery truck and occurred in the northbound lanes of the highway, at a  railroad crossing.The accident caused the tanker truck to run off the roadway into a field. It sustained rear-end damage. The Amazon truck had extensive front-end damage.

3 dead , 2 hospitalized after single-vehicle crash in Riley

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UPDATE from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, 8/22/22: The names of the victims in Sunday’s fatal crash on S.R. 46 are being released and are as follows-  Killed in the crash were: •18 -year -old Christian Eubanks,of Waukegan, Illl, •19 -year -old Jayden Musili, of Ft. Wayne, Ind. •19 -year -old Caleb VanHooser, of Liberty Township,  Ohio  Injured in the crash were: •20 -year- old Omarian Dixon, of Lafayette, Ind. •19 -year -old John Moore, of Wheaton, Ill. Officials say alcohol was a factor in the crash, as well as heavy rain and speeding. —- 8/21/22 By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News  Three people are dead after a single-vehicle crash in southern Vigo County early Sunday morning. According to Sheriff John Plasse, the vehicle crashed into a tree in Riley, just outside of Terre Haute, around 1:30 a.m. The driver and two of the passengers were dead at the scene. Two other passengers were transported to the hospital . The victims are all student athletes at Indiana State University.  Eme

Shooting investigation underway at TH apartment complex

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By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News  A shooting investigation is underway at a Terre Haute apartment complex. Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse confirms  three people were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds suffered in the incident late Sunday night. One victim is in serious condition. According to scanner traffic , the suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.  Around 10:45 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the Willow Crossings apartments, formerly known  as Garden Quarter, near S. US 41 and Jessica Drive.  The reported shooting occurred on Sweetwater Court in the complex.

Vigo County man accused of incest, child molesting

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By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News  A Terre Haute man accused of child molesting was arrested over the weekend. Andrew Haynes Sr., 44, was booked into the Vigo County Jail Saturday around 5:30 p.m. He is facing multiple charges, including: child molesting (child under 14,) criminal deviant conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, rape, incest and intimidation. Two victims have come forward. The alleged incidents with the first victim  began in 2000, when the victim was 10 and continued until she was 14. According to the probable cause affidavit, filed by Det. Ryan Winters, of the Indiana State Police,  the first alleged incident happened in the child’s bedroom. The suspect had allegedly come into the room and began inappropriately touching her while she was sleeping. According to court documents, at a later time—— when the victim was changing clothes—- Haynes allegedly came into the room and raped her, threatening to get his handgun if she screamed. The alleged sexual abuse didn’t stop