Amtrak Buildings Damaged in Overnight Fire

Beech Grove, IN (May 2, 2021) - Two storage buildings were heavily damaged by a large fire at the Amtrak Maintenance Facility located at 202 Garstang Street in Beech Grove early Sunday morning. The fire was under control in 1 hour, 22 minutes. 

 

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Beech Grove police first reported the fire just after 12:30 a.m. in the corrugated buildings. When firefighters arrived, they did not find a working hydrant inside the facility, they had to run hoses from Emerson Avenue and used tankers to get water on the buildings.

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Both buildings, which housed paint and cleaning supplies, eventually collapsed. Hazardous materials investigators said runoff from the fire tested neutral. Nobody was hurt.

Beech Grove Man Convicted in 2019 Murder

Beech Grove, IN (April 29, 2021) - A Beech Grove, Indiana man has been convicted in the 2019 murder of a man who was celebrating his bachelor party at a bar on the Southside of Indianapolis.

 

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears on Thursday announced that Derek Oechsle was convicted of murder and criminal recklessness in the death of Christopher Smith.

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Authorities said Smith was at Jake's Pub, 1280 West Southport Road, celebrating his bachelor party with friends when Oechsle became visibly upset and got into a physical altercation with another person at the bar.

Witnesses told authorities Oechsle pulled out a gun and began hitting the other person when Smith tried to break up the fight. Oechsle then shot Smith and fired other shots into the crowd until one of Smith’s friends returned fire.

Smith was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. A sentencing hearing for Oechsle has been set for May 20 at 2 p.m.

Flower and Patio Show Goes Virtual

Indianapolis, IN (March 19, 2020) - The Indiana Flower + Patio Show will launch its new Virtual Showroom on March 20. While the Indiana Flower + Patio Show was cancelled at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, it will be available through a new online experience.

The Indiana Flower + Patio Show Virtual Showroom is a searchable hub that connects homeowners to create the home of their dreams. This year’s Virtual Showroom features 200-plus vendors, many of whom will offer exclusive show specials and discounts.

The Virtual Showroom will be available starting Saturday, March 20, giving those planning their next project and getting ready for Spring to search exhibitors any time right from their own homes.

In addition to exhibitor show specials there is an opportunity to enter to win a $500 VISA gift card with the Sweet Space Sweepstakes to help consumers get started on their next project.

Source: Indiana Flower And Patio Show