The News/Tribune

   In today's age of the internet, television, smart phones, and social media; newspapers are becoming the dinosaurs of the media world. Even so there is still a need and audience for well written, hard hitting newspaper reporting especially at the local level. While local television stations cover the big local stories they are limited by time to cover everything important. That's where newspapers like the News/Tribune can create a niche following by delving into controversial stories that the public really wants to hear more about.

 Case in point is the recent post on the BatBlog " Hey Whatever  Happened To ???" There was a big response to the post. People like to read follow up stories on questions like what happened  afterward ??? After an arrest or political scandal especially when public officials are involved. Of course public officials detest controversy
or news items that put them into an unfavorable light and hope the controversial stories go away. With a discerning public out there wanting hard hitting , honest , updated news stories and editorials. Who will provide them ?? The BatBlog attempts to, will the News/ Tribune follow suit ???

*****************BREAKING UPDATE *******************************
Just as predicted by the BatBlog , Tom "Boss Hogg" Galligan was named Clark Co. Dem. chairman. Once again the local Dem. party thumbs it nose at the rank and file voters and the beatdown  by the GOP will continue in Clark Co......

Just Wondering...Hey What Ever Happened To ???

Justice or non justice moves rather slowly or not at all in Clark Co., depending of course on who you are, or who you work for ...

   Whatever happened to the Jefferesonville police officer arrested for buying illegal steroids in his police car  from an undercover ISP officer. Is he still working for the police department ?? Has he gone on trial ?? Any disciplinary actions ??

   What about former Clark Co. sheriff candidate Chuck Adams ??? Wasn't the prosecutor's office investigating him for not filing the necessary political contribution papers  ??  in the incident where Adams allegedly offered the the contributor a job where all he had to do was play golf...What ever happened ???

  What about the Drug Court Case....How long is this going to be stretched out ??? Are they waiting until after the election where Jacobi is up for re-election ?? Seems like there were possible criminal charges pending is this going to be pursued ??? ,....What ever happened ???

As the BatBlog has reported before the local prosecutor's office doesn't like to prosecute their own as in other government offices and their employees. There as been several cases of Clark Co. sheriff's and corrections dept. employees being arrested and the cases either seemingly just disappeared or the offending party just given a slap on the wrist.... Is the local paper News/ Tribune not following up on these stories ??

What Ever Happened ???

Do the Right Thing Democrats Elect Dustin White as Clark Co. Dem. Chairman...

    The local Democratic party has an opportunity to move forward in the near future ...Will they ???  According to sources Dustin White and Tom Galligan are the two candidates for the Clark Co. Dem. chairmanship being vacated by Bob Bottoroff. White a local attorney and former City Council candidate against Galligan the former Jeffersonville mayor for a very important position leading the local Dem. party.

 The BatBlog is asking local democrats to do the right thing and elect Dustin White as chairman. It's time for a new look and new younger ideas for local Democrats. Galligan has had his time in politics and has left a bad taste in the mouth of a lot of voters. His my way or the highway approach just doesn't work with the voters anymore. Lets give Mr. White an opportunity with his youth and enthusiasm to end the huge gains by the local GOP. The old guard's time is running out, it's time to move on.

   My fear is though that the same precinct committeemen that appointed "Toxic" John Perkins as Clark Co. Commissioner will select Galligan and  Democrats will again take two more steps back. Because as I look down the list of precinct committeemen and women I see the same tired faces who have manipulated Dem.'s for years and have frankly given the party and politics here in Clark Co. a bad name... Elect Dustin White as Dem. chairman ....

The Big Q's CCC Upgrade

 

 The once vibrant local forum the Clark County Chatter was dealt another blow by the despot dictator in charge .....Quasar. The Big Q's  recent upgrade of the site and obviously lacking the technical skills and know how of former administrators SuperMike and Coltsfan, the Big Q has made the CCC a virtual mess. Beset by not being able to post at all or constant error messages the CCC has become a shell of what it once was. It's a shame too because a community forum is a great idea and there are wonderful people that post on there, under the right leadership it could thrive again.

 It always amazes me that someone (Quasar) who preaches about how much he hates government interference and control. Yet he rules over the CCC much like Nazi Germany, attempting to silence those who might question him and his dictator like rule. If you are too outspoken or call out the BS by the dictator in chief he attempts to banish  and silence you. Which fortunately doesn't work in the USA or on the internet.....

Rampant Drug Use at the Clark Co. Jail ??? An I Team Report

I had an anonymous viewer comment on one of the political posts last week about alleged drug use at the Clark Co. Jail his comment below....

 

 A major issue with the Clark County jail is the amount of illegal drugs available to the inmates. Any inmate who has spent any time in jail will report that any drug available on the street is available in jail. This is common knowledge. Anyone associated with the courts or law enforcement is aware of this. Unless they hide their head in the sand and pretend the problem does not exist. A sheriff's candidate must run on a promise to clean up the jail. If we can't keep the dope out of our jails, how can we expect to control drug trafficking on the street.



I had a follow up comment where the poster who asked not to be published that backed up Anon.1's allegation. The BatBlog assumes there is probably various amounts of drug usage in all jails, but was wondering if anyone else out there can confirm or deny these serious allegations to the BatBlog I (Investigation) Team. As always anonymity will be protected. The BatBlog I Team is considering having HT go under cover, have himself arrested in order to personally investigate this situation....

***NOTE*** As always you can leave comments to the BatBlog and ask that they not be published. We receive a lot of good information and ideas for stories and posts from these comments. Just put "Do Not Publish" in your comment. We Welcome all tips and ideas....

Breaking ...Breaking....Breaking News

Long time self proclaimed Jeffersonville political watchdog and critic NHBSM will announce today that he will run for the Jeffersonville Mayor's office in 2015. NHBSM hasn't yet decided to run as a Dem., Rep., or Independent...

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