💊 Two found unconscious in car with fentanyl during traffic stop. Indiana State Police arrested Justin Dawson and Roxanne Steele after finding them passed out in a vehicle on Interstate 70 in Wayne County. The trooper discovered 15 grams of suspected fentanyl between the passenger's legs during the welfare check. Both suspects from Connersville face charges including possession of a narcotic drug and controlled substance. Dawson, who was driving, also faces operating while intoxicated charges after failing field sobriety tests.
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💰 Middletown residents face higher utility bills despite savings program. The city's governmental aggregation program will increase electric rates from 6.77 to 9.29 cents per kWh, still about 10% cheaper than Duke Energy's default rate. Natural gas rates will also rise from 50 cents to 65 cents per ccf, though this remains below Duke's estimated winter rates of 70-80 cents. New 13-month electric and 12-month gas contracts with Dynegy and AEP Energy begin this fall, with residents automatically enrolled unless they opt out. Despite the increases, the average household will still save approximately $12 monthly on electric compared to Duke's standard rates.
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🎨 From basement hobby to historic stained glass legacy. Jay and Linda Moorman own BeauVerre Riordan Studios in Middletown, continuing America's oldest continuously operating stained glass studio dating back to 1838. What began as Jay's side passion while working at General Electric evolved into a full-time business that now handles both restoration work and original creations. The couple acquired the historic Riordan name after helping the previous owner's widow complete projects, merging two stained glass legacies under one roof. At 78, Jay has no retirement plans as he continues the nearly 200-year tradition of craftsmanship.
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