Police in Harlan report numerous arrests were made this week. On Sunday: 18-year old Brandon Allen, of Harlan, was arrested on charges including four-counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, prohibited acts penalties, and ongoing criminal conduct; 21-year old Dane Dodge, of Harlan, was arrested for interference with official acts, driving with defective equipment, and failure to prove proof of insurance; 29-year old Tacy Bruck of Panama, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication, and 29-year old Bruce Spray, of Harlan, was arrested on a charge of 2^nd offense OWI, driving while revoked, and failure to obey a stop sign; and, 55-year old Jeron Henscheid, of Harlan, was arrested Monday, on a Shelby County warrant for contempt of court related to child support.

Each of those individuals were brought to the Shelby County Jail and held pending an appearance before the magistrate. The Harlan P-D said also, after officers checked on a vehicle parked on the west side of the courthouse, Monday, it was determined the 1992 Buick Century had been reported stolen out of Harrison County. Officials in that county were notified, and the vehicle was returned to its owner.

Don Johnson, Assistant Administrator for Human Resources, is shown congratulating Claire on her award.

The 2011 Cass County Health System scholarship was awarded to Claire Markham of Atlantic.  Claire received her bachelor’s degree in Medical Mathematics from Creighton University last May.  She is currently enrolled  in the Creighton University School of Medicine.