Pike County

Pike County authorities have arrested a Petersburg man on multiple charges, including drug possession and vehicle theft. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Chad Goble was taken into custody on Saturday. Goble faces charges of criminal conversion, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft of a motor vehicle. Following his arrest, Goble was transported to the Pike County Jail, where he is being held pending a […]

The City of Petersburg Water Department has announced that routine hydrant flushing will take place Monday, October 13, through Friday, October 17. The work will be conducted at various locations across the city between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. Hydrant flushing is a standard maintenance practice designed to improve water quality and ensure the proper functioning of the city’s water distribution system. While the process may appear to […]

A Huntingburg Man is behind bars tonight in Pike County after making a guilty plea in court Wednesday. According to information obtained by Illiana News, 34-year-old Logan McKinney changed his plea to guilty of inappropriate communication with a child. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor that could hold a sentence of up to a year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine. McKinney was arrested as part of […]

Pike County authorities made an arrest Tuesday evening of a man on drug related charges. According to the jail log, 31-year-old Evan Sturgeon was booked into the Pike County Jail. Sturgeon faces charges of possession of cocaine or a narcotics drug, neglect of a dependant, possession of marijuana, and maintaining a common nuisance. Sturgeon is being held in the Pike County Jail.

The Elmer Buchta Technology Center at i-69 and State Roads 56 and 61 in Pike County will be holding a Protect Your Identity seminar. The event will be held Wednesday evening at 5:30. The event can be attended in person or can be viewed via internet stream at http://www.facebook.com/piketechcenter. Pike County Sheriff, Jason McKinney, Phil Clauss with the Pike County School Corporation, and Emily Fischer, Vice President of Operations at […]

Wednesday was a big day for Arevon Energy in Pike County. The company has cut the ribbon and started operations on the Ratts 1 and Heirloom solar projects. Ratts 1 and Heirloom represent an investment of nearly $400 million and will disburse more than $86 million to local governments over their lifespans. Local leaders say that the money received will support schools, infrastructure, and other essential public services. The two […]