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The Thread: The abduction and murder of paperboy Joey Didier Original
He never came home. The disappearance of the eighth-grade paperboy sparked one of the largest searches in Rockford history and terrified parents across the region. Eleven days later, the search ended with a grim discovery inside a remote cabin in Jo Daviess County. Joey had been abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered. His killer, Robert Henry Lower, would spend the rest of his life behind bars.
These Are Seattle's Best Restaurants For Salmon, Recommended By A Longtime Resident Original
These Are Seattle's Best Restaurants For Salmon, Recommended By A Longtime Resident Darren Baker/Shutterstock The literary phrase "water, water everywhere" rings true about Seattle in so many ways. The city is defined by its water everywhere, from houseboat living to waterfront dining, and when romping around aquatic playgrounds, fishing lakes, and city-park waterfalls — not to mention when watching home-bound salmon return to local streams after years away.
Guest Column: Like whom shall you be remembered?
As we move towards the observance and celebration of Easter, I offer for your consideration the profiles of 10 key players that were involved in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Judas He was one of Christ’s disciples – or at least he thought he was. He traveled with Jesus, sat under His teaching, and even participated in the last supper. He was certainly going through the motions, but his faith wasn’t genuine.
Tackling renal failures: COBAANA takes the lead | Ghana News Agency
A GNA Feature by Dennis Peprah, GNA Sunyani, (Bono), Feb. 27, GNA – The Bono and Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) is embarking an ambitious endeavour to tackle the high incidents of kidney disease in Ghana, as renal failures and attendant deaths devastate families and society. COBAANA is the largest umbrella organisation, comprising natives of Bono and Ahafo, resident in North America.
Strand beach safety: The need for kitesurfing restrictions
Letter to the editor. Image: File By Jaap de Lange, a Stellenbosch resident On Monday, January 12, I went to the beach at Strand. The kitesurfers were taking over the whole stretch of sea and speeding through the swimmers. It is only a matter of time before an accident happens, which could be fatal. Swimmers are just hoping that the kitesurfers will see them. This is very risky.
Learn from the Animal Kingdom – Shed
Normally, I would have made this a long, flowery article. But that would defeat the purpose of what I am writing about. Why? Because I recognise that all of us already have far too much going on in our lives. Our lives these days seem to be characterised by overload, overwhelm, depletion, anxieties, stress, fears, and to-do lists from here to eternity. Human beings carry a lot. We carry far too much.
‘Our anger can no longer be stopped’: A Tehran woman on Iran’s growing revolt
There are so many protests that opponents of the government are now divided over their goals. Some want reforms, some are demonstrating to change the regime, and others are demanding more basic things, such as water and personal and economic security. We, from the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, believe that in order to bring about reforms and change personal security, the regime must first be replaced. There is a massive awakening within Iranian civil society. There is no longer fear.
Police struggle to put brakes on 1-way violators
By Sanjana CS As Miller’s Road residents frustrated with delay in hearing their pleas, police say manpower shortage not letting them deploy personnel on stretch through the day After Miller’s Road residents demanded action to rein in two-wheeler and auto drivers who violate one-way rules, police officials said that some violators are residents themselves and cite manpower shortage as the reason for not deploying officers regularly to monitor the stretch and enforce compliance.
Jonah Goldberg: Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a criminal? Great question
Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a good person? I don’t know. In 2021 his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she alleged domestic violence; she said last week that their marriage grew stronger after they worked through that low point and that Abrego Garcia “has always been a loving partner and father.” The government has claimed that he is a member of a truly heinous criminal gang, MS-13.
Former Franklin man charged after years of alleged child rape, molesting
A former Franklin man is accused of raping and molesting a child for nine years. Joseph “Joey” Tyler Moore, 22, currently of Indianapolis, is charged with rape as a Level 3 felony and sexual misconduct with a minor as a Level 6 felony. The most recent incident happened in 2022, but the abuse was reported April 1. A woman learned of the abuse after Moore told her he was “attracted to children” and the victim.
Northland Nature: Sights, sounds during April dawn Original
The pre-dawn is clear, cool and calm when I step outside. In the fading darkness, a barred owl calls from the nearby woods. In the growing light of a new day, I hear songs of a robin and a phoebe, both in the yard where I expect they will nest a bit later. Conditions are great for a morning walk. I go onto the road that I will follow for about a mile, going past ponds, swamps, woods and fields until I reach a river. The usual crows, ravens and blue jays greet me.
Column: 4th annual recognition event at Brainerd VFW honors our Vietnam veterans
The unrecognized war — a conflict, according to the government — was fought in Vietnam between 1955 and 1975. These were turbulent times in America, too, not just in Vietnam. While our soldiers were fighting to keep communism from spreading, the streets of America were battle grounds for equal rights; anti-war sentiments were broadcast every night from radio and TV news stations. Many of our soldiers came home to ridicule and hostility, but did their best to fit back into society.
Ready or not: US 31 safety improvement project now underway in Franklin
After years of anticipation for some and dread for others, the $66.2 million U.S. 31 project is finally under construction in Franklin. Work began Monday, and the typically four-lane road is down to two between Schoolhouse Road and Acorn Drive as workers rehabilitate the bridge and replace the box culvert over Canary Creek.
US 31 construction in Franklin delayed one week
Work on the first phase of the U.S. 31 project is now expected to begin next Monday. Milestone Contractors, the contractor the Indiana Department of Transportation has hired for the project, will complete bridge rehabilitation and box culvert replacement work over Canary Ditch in the first phase. This area of U.S. 31 is between Acorn Drive and Schoolhouse Road.
US 31 project reshaping Franklin corridor to take 3 years, cost $66.2M
Construction may begin Tuesday for a project that will reshape Franklin’s 5.6-mile stretch of U.S. 31. Milestone Contractors, a contractor for the Indiana Department of Transportation, is expected to begin the three-year construction project with a bridge rehabilitation and box culvert replacement over Canary Ditch between Acorn Drive and Schoolhouse Road.
Senior Moments: Surviving loneliness and finding happiness in this crazy mixed-up world Original
Loneliness is an insidious disease. It is an anti-discriminatory disorder that afflicts people of all ages, races, and creeds. It probably contributes to more deaths each year than all other diseases combined, yet they haven’t manufactured a drug capable of curing it. There are a lot of imitation cures out there in the form of antidepressants and mood-altering drugs that mask the symptoms, but what is the real remedy? It afflicts many regardless of their social status.
Johnson County Health Department to lose $435K from federal COVID funding clawback
Health departments across Indiana will be impacted by the sudden stoppage of COVID-19 relief funds by the Trump administration — including Johnson County. Federal health officials announced this week that $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds previously allocated to state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation will be pulled back.
Northland Nature: Woodpeckers excavate for meals
Now that we’ve entered the new spring season, we may be looking for the migrants who will live with us. Searching the yards, we can see some birds that did not winter here but are present now. Along with the chickadees, nuthatches, jays and finches at the feeders, we also see small, dark-colored juncos and a few other sparrows: song, fox and white-throated. A few grackles are in the yard along with robins and their cousins: hermit thrushes.
Northland Nature: Local wildlife make winter interesting
The vernal equinox is when the amount of daylight equals the amount of darkness and is also the first day of spring. As we have seen earlier this month, the first day of spring does not mean the first spring day. We had a few days when the temperatures climbed to 50s or 60s. Conversely, springtime does not mean we will not have some winterish type of weather in the coming weeks.
Leeann Doerflein: Public notices a lifeline for rural, older Hoosiers
Today is a special day for Indiana newspapers and Hoosiers who value their right to know what’s going on in their community. The Hoosier State Press Association, of which the Daily Journal is a member, is encouraging newspaper stakeholders to gather at the Indiana Statehouse today at 11 a.m. to let lawmakers know we value keeping public notices local.
Northland Nature: Plains pocket gophers burrow out of sight
The “pseudo-spring” of the last week of February brought about many happenings in nature. After the first three weeks of the month that averaged a temperature of only about 4 degrees above zero, the final week recorded an average of 35 degrees. Each of these seven days was near or beyond 40 degrees. (The highest was 45 on the 26th.) Before this week, February had only one day in the 30s. The response to this warmth was amazing with many changes.
3 Johnson County communities get $2.9M from Community Crossings
Communities in Johnson County were awarded more than $2.9 million in state matching grants to repair local streets. Franklin, New Whiteland and Prince’s Lakes are among 245 communities to receive part of the $200 million total Community Crossings grants that were awarded last week. Franklin was approved the maximum award possible — $1.5 million — while New Whiteland was granted $1.3 million and Prince’s Lakes was granted $86,228.
Northland Nature: Pine siskins stay in late winter
Maintaining and observing a bird feeder throughout the winter can sound like a generous and kindly activity to help birds cope with the cold season. Though the seeds that we place on the feeder and get consumed by the local avians can help them, they would probably survive the season without us. This may become apparent during mild winter days. When temperatures climb above freezing, with or without sunlight, many birds will go elsewhere for meals, taking seeds and insects from trees.
Ex-Bargersville church elder sentenced for child seduction, sharing lewd image
A Bargersville man who is a former local church elder and substitute teacher was sentenced Friday for two child sex crimes. Johnson Superior Court 3 Judge Douglas Cummins sentenced Nicholas P. Jackson, 40, to 120 days in the Johnson County jail to be followed by five years of probation. The sentence is for a Level 5 felony charge of child solicitation and a Level 6 felony charge of dissemination of matter harmful to minors. Jackson was arrested in January 2024 following a Nov.
Ex-New Whiteland church elder sentenced for child seduction, sharing lewd image
A Bargersville man who is a former local church elder and substitute teacher was sentenced Friday for two child sex crimes. Johnson Superior Court 3 Judge Douglas Cummins sentenced Nicholas P. Jackson, 40, to 120 days in the Johnson County jail to be followed by five years of probation. The sentence is for a Level 5 felony charge of child solicitation and a Level 6 felony charge of dissemination of matter harmful to minors. Jackson was arrested in January 2024 following a Nov.
Leeann Doerflein: Help the Daily Journal keep public notices local
The Daily Journal is asking readers who value reading public notices in their newspaper to lend us their voices. House Bill 1312 passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives in 57-36 in February, and is awaiting a Senate committee assignment. The bill by Rep. Jennifer Meltzer, R-Shelbyville, would mark a significant shift in how public notices are delivered.
Northland Nature: Lichens grow on trees all winter
March in the Northland is a month of great changes and a plethora of nature happenings. It is another month when the weather seems to get the most attention. In the beginning, it is still winter; cold and snow are frequent. As we proceed through the month, the daylight stretches from 11 to 12 hours (at the vernal equinox), and by the end, we have more hours of daylight than darkness — the first time since mid-September.
Greenwood man arrested after community tips led to SWAT raid
Tips from the community led to a Johnson County SWAT raid of a property known to be associated with drug activity on Thursday. Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of county SWAT executed a search warrant at 1382 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood, Thursday morning following an investigation stemming from tips to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Kenji M.
Senior Moments: How this baby boomer got scammed
Have you ever felt really stupid, I mean really, really stupid? You’ve always thought you would recognize a scammer when approached by phone, text or online but then when it actually happens to you, you fall for it. That’s what happened to me, and I tried for a long time to understand why I didn’t listen to my gut when I got that call. This is how it all transpired. Fear was the main instigator of my acquiescence to the callers’ demands.
Northland Nature: Carrion cleanup crew makes nature newsworthy
My daily morning walks are often taken on the same or similar routes and may not seem like they provide much news or variety. But every time I go out, I find some nature news of note. During winter, the temperature and other weather conditions such as wind and snow cover are hard to ignore. As we go through this month, lengthening daylight gets plenty of attention. As I look around, I see more. There’s a new story here every day.
Northland Nature: Hungry muskrat wanders through swamp
By the time we reach mid-February, we have longer daylight. Often, temperatures have started to moderate and we have had a snow cover for about 90 days. It has varied much in depth, but this white substrate has been a good site for finding animal tracks. Probably not a day has gone by that we don’t see footprints or gaits of active mammals, most showing night movements. And usually, we do not see the track makers.
NGT Panel Identifies Environmental Compliance Gaps at ACC Cement Plant in Himachal Pradesh
2/10/2025 11:52:00 AM Bilaspur: A joint committee of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has identified environmental compliance lapses at Adani Group's ACC Limited cement plant in Barmana, Himachal Pradesh, raising concerns over air pollution in the region.
Northland Nature: Mysterious flying squirrels glide at night
Like many in the Northland, I maintain bird feeders throughout winter. Spending money on bird food seems very worth it when I can look out on a subzero morning and watch the antics of these avian visitors. It is easy to think they would not make it through the cold season without our handouts. But when we have mild weather, 30s or above, they demonstrate they do not need us to survive. On such days feeders remain empty and birds go elsewhere to feed. They do not need us; we may need them.
Northland Nature: Finches arrive along with cold, snow
January became a month where we could not ignore the weather. December ended with mild days and though we received rain, we had much less-than-normal snowfall. The rain dissipated much of the snow on the ground. We ended the month with a seasonal snowfall total less than half of what is expected. January began with several days of cold, including subzero temperatures. This came on our largely snowless scene. Some critters that depend on snow cover suffered.
Long time Austin Prep teacher honored for football officiating
Anthony Biscardi is proof. Looks can be deceiving. By day, Biscardi, a Medford resident and a native of Burlington, is a teacher at Austin Preparatory School in Reading. The affable Biscardi has an infectious smile and a pleasant demeanor. That’s by day. At nights and on weekends, Biscardi is a yellow-hankie carrying, sideline sprinting, pinstripe wearing official on sidelines throughout the state. If someone breaks the rules, Biscardi is quick to point it out. He gets yelled at, a lot.
Senior Moments: Baby boomers are still rockin’ and rollin’ to help America
OK, baby boomers, like it or not many of us are now some of the oldest members of our family and society. If you haven’t noticed, we have not aged like our parents’ generation or the generations prior to them. We have cut out an identity unknown since the industrial revolution. That being said, we have the ability to show this country, and the world, that we can overcome the ideology that has driven this country over the past years.
Doctors testify to mental fitness on final day of Urmeyville murder trial
The trial of a rural Franklin woman who claimed she is God and the man she killed is Satan concluded Thursday. The bench trial for Alicia Marie Haupt, 34, in Johnson Circuit Court on charges of murder, attempted murder and pointing a firearm at another person took place across three non-consecutive days of emotional testimony. Haupt is charged with killing Jacob Pascal Harville, 35, of rural Franklin and attempting to shoot his mother, Kelly Harville, in the 3000 block of N.
Northland Nature: June irises show signs of life in January
As soon as the ice was strong enough, I was out on the nearby swamp. It was not only a good place to observe the cold season, but also an easy path to walk as I traveled between the woods and the lake. Once we received a snowfall, this small wetland became an excellent location for observing the movement of local wildlife. Not only did I walk here, but so did these critters. Even if the snowfall is less than 1 inch, this white substrate records their movements when I am not here.
Kirkwood Girl Scout Troop 705
For many Girl Scout troops, remaining together until high school is unusual. But Kirkwood Girl Scout Troop 705 has become an outlier of this trend. Established in the fall of 2013, the troop started with a core group of 10 kindergarteners at Keyser Elementary School in Kirkwood, along with two troop co-leaders in Meredith Spiekerman Byers and Tanya Craft. Over a decade later, the troop is still going strong, with 14 Girl Scouts, now all students at Kirkwood High School.
Northland Nature: Some wildlife struggle with little snow cover
By the time we reach mid-January, we have often had enough snow so the seasonal total is about 45 inches. This translates to several inches of snow on the ground. With the cold temperatures associated with this month, the snowpack may be a dry powder type that allows for good skiing. However, this is not the situation we see during this January. Starting from the first snowfall of the season until now, about 14 inches have been recorded and only 6.5 in December.
Coexisting with beavers
Walking along a familiar path through the woods, I was shocked to find a pond where dry land used to be. Many of the trees had their roots underwater. Beavers had moved in. Beavers are aquatic rodents that depend on tree bark for their winter food. They don’t want to risk their lives wandering over dry land to get it, so they build dams on waterways to make their tree cutting and branch gathering easier and safer. But people don’t want flooded roadways, backyards or farm fields.
Northland Nature: Odd sight at Carlton County Christmas Bird Count
This is the time of year that we note annual events. Whether it is the human holidays or the astronomical phenomenon of nature, winter solstice, the beginning of earlier sunrises or perihelion (the time that our planet is closest to the sun during our annual trip around it), we do see regular occurrences. One that nature observers have adopted as regular for winter is the Christmas Bird Count. It usually happens around Christmas time, but otherwise, this event is not Christmas-related.
Northland Nature: Turkey tail fungus blankets autumn trees
A very dry September was followed by October, which was also arid, though not as much as the previous month. These are prime mushroom times in most years, but not this year. Mushrooms in the woods and lawns were few during these weeks. Once some earlier summer ones faded, we found almost none of these fungi. Mushrooms are opportunists and appear to wait for the right conditions before sprouting. These right conditions include proper moisture which we did not get.
Johnson County senior trees bring holiday blessings
Tags hanging on Christmas trees around Johnson County hold simple Christmas wishes. The wishes are things often taken for granted: a sweater, an electric razor, candy, a book, a blanket. But for seniors around the county who are short on income and long on loneliness, the gifts can make all the difference in the world, said Kim Smith, executive director of Johnson County Senior Services.
‘Not just one day:’ Franklin’s Small Business Saturday tradition continues despite cold
Bundled in coats, hats and gloves, families braced against the cold Saturday to continue a beloved tradition. From toddlers to grandparents, more than small business fans of all ages lined up along Jefferson Street at the balloon-decorated entrance of the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Even in the biting cold, more than 100 turned out to wait in line ahead of the chamber’s Small Business Saturday Start Here Open House event for their chance for Chamber Cash to put toward their purchases.
Senior Moments: The Christmas conundrum for baby boomers and older Original
By the time you read this, Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is fast approaching, bringing with it challenges that only us “Golden Agers” and “Baby Boomers” understand. Like wondering if you want to go to all the bother to put up the decorations and bake all the treats. After all, it’s not like you have a family around to appreciate it, and it takes so much energy to put up and take down those decorations. And Christmas cards — do we send them, or is that a thing of the past now?
Northland Nature: Observing otter family through seasons
The ice cover on the bay was melting. Most of the lake is open and free of the frozen coat that it wore for months. A few sheltered sites still retained some ice. One of these locations was the bay that I was sitting next to. In the open, a newly arrived loon was calling while a couple hooded mergansers swam in the chilly water. The day was cool and calm. But then I noticed some movement in the water that seemed to be coming from the ice-covered shallows.
Holiday shopping events in Johnson County to offer deals, giveaways
Franklin and Greenwood shoppers can rejoice at holiday shopping deals coming their way. To jump-start the holiday shopping season, businesses are celebrating the spirit of Small Business Saturday during two weekend events. Small Business Saturday is celebrated around the country and originated 15 years ago as an initiative of American Express to jump-start local economies amid the recession.
Johnson County Council OKs job title changes after passionate pleas
After debates across multiple meetings, the Johnson County Council has finally voted to approve job title and description changes for two employees. The Johnson County Commissioners and County Treasurer Michelle Ann Graves successfully lobbied to change the job titles at the Nov. 11 county council meeting after expressing in detail why the changes were needed and remorse for errors leading to the positions being mislabeled.
Northland Nature: Snow buntings feed by roadsides
November gives us shorter days with early sunsets and cooling temperatures. We start to see ice on ponds, swamps and eventually on lakes. Since the ground and forest floor are covered with downed leaves, we may not notice it's freezing. Frequently, sporadic snows that came earlier are now here to stay. We are stepping (maybe reluctantly) into winter. But the month is still autumn and like other fall months, it has much avian migration.
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