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FBI agents searching home of former Pickleball Rocks owner in Brookville, Indiana
BROOKVILLE, Ind. — FBI agents are searching a home in Brookville, Indiana belonging to a man who once owned the apparel company Pickleball Rocks.
According to the FBI, agents are seeking to identify potential victims who may have invested with the owner of the home, Rodney Grubbs.
The FBI is asking anyone who may have been victimized by Grubbs to fill out a form on their website. The agency says all victim identities will be kept confidential.
The FBI’s Indianapolis Division is seeking to identify potential victims who invested with Rodney Grubbs, the former owner of Pickleball Rocks. Please visit https://t.co/XvWnr0AOKn for additional information and a link to a short form.
— FBI Indianapolis (@FBIIndianapolis) December 4, 2024
Agents at Grubbs’ home were seen carrying boxes out of the home and putting them into an unmarked vehicle parked outside. An FBI spokesperson said agents were executing a search warrant at the home, but did not say what prompted the search.
The FBI did not say whether Grubbs has been charged with any crimes at this time.
In January, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales issued a cease and desist order to Grubbs “to stop an alleged fraudulent investment scheme concerning a Pickleball apparel and equipment company All About Pickleball LLC., also known as ‘Pickleball Rocks.’”
The petition alleges Grubbs solicited investments in the form of promissory notes from investors that “contained a high interest rate of 12% compounded monthly and contained an 18% penalty provision in the case of default.”
Grubbs allegedly met and solicited investors at pickleball tournaments; many of those investors have not been repaid, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
In 2023, multiple people filed civil cases against Grubbs, claiming they’d made investments to him and were not paid back. The suits claim Grubbs promised the plaintiffs returns, with interest ranging from 14% to 21%, and amounts owed by Grubbs totaling in the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
In three civil cases filed by different investors between July 2023 and November 2023, plaintiffs claim Grubbs issued them promissory notes, then refused to pay the resulting principal and interest.
All three plaintiffs won their cases. Grubbs was ordered to pay over $4 million plus attorney fees in one case, over $3 million plus attorney fees in another and over $1 million plus attorney fees for a third.
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Skylake Adventures Indiana water park is hosting a grand opening today, but what would it cost to go?
What do guests do at Skylake Adventures Indiana? Here’s what we know. We’ll have more coverage soon from IndyStar staff visiting the park on opening day.
Skylake Adventures Indiana water park location: What is the adventure park address?
Skylake Adventures Indiana is located at 22105 Dunbar Road, Sheridan.
Skylake Adventures Indiana hours: When is the adventure water park open?
Skylake Adventures Indiana hours vary by season and are affected by weather. Updates are posted to the website and on social media.
Here are the general admission ticket prices for Skylake Adventures Indiana:
- Adults (ages 10 and up): $55 per person
- Children (ages 4-9): $50 per person
- Children (ages 3 and under): Free
- Seniors (ages 60 and older): $25 per person
Skylake Adventures Indiana annual passes: What do annual adventure water park passes for the season cost?
Skylake Adventures Indiana has two 2026 annual pass options.
The Explorer option has blackout dates at $119 for adults (ages 10 and older), and $109 for children (ages 4-9). The Adventurer option offers no blackout dates and additional benefits at $159 for adults (ages 10 and older), and $139 for children (ages 4-9). Benefits for each pass are listed below:
- Explorer:
- Additional day tickets for friends and family at 10% off
- Blackout dates for this pass include all Fridays and Saturdays in July; the Fourth of July holiday period; Labor Day weekend; Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 26-29); Christmas holiday period (Dec 24 – 27); and New Year’s holiday period (Dec. 31, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027)
- Unlimited visits for 12 months, starting with the first visit; valid on standard and select high-demand days
- Adventurer:
- Discounted tickets at 20% off for friends and family; limited to six ticket discounts per year
- Dining discounts − 10% off purchases
- Retail discounts − 10% off purchases
- No blackout dates
- Standard parking included
- Two complimentary, single-use tickets for guests per year (single-use)
- Unlimited visits for 12 months, starting with the first visit
Skylake Adventures Indiana parking: How much does parking cost?
Parking at Skylake Adventures Indiana is $15 per vehicle and can be purchased in advance online.
Skylake Adventures Indiana attractions: What is there to do at the adventure water park?
- Cabana rentals:
- Aquabanas are $350 for the day
- Aquabana Private Cove Rentals are $2,000 for the day
- Rules and restrictions apply
- Kayak rentals:
- $30 for one hour
- $50 for two hours
- Rules and restrictions apply
- Paddle boat rentals:
- $35 for one hour
- $60 for two hours
- Rules and restrictions apply
- Skyslides (water slides)
- Splash Challenge (obstacle course)
- Sunset Sands swimming areas:
- Sky Beach offers “front-row views of everything happening on the water” with teens and families in mind.
- South Beach is a “refined escape for adults”.
- Splash Beach is a shallow-water area “designed for younger guests to wade and play”.
- The X Tower (thrill-seeker attraction)
- Tidal Trek (obstacle course for kids)
- Umbrella with two chairs rental
- $35 for the day
- Rules and restrictions apply
Does Skylake Adventures Indiana only offer water park attractions?
No, Skylake Adventures Indiana is also an adventure park. The website mentions “anticipated” fall and winter offerings in 2026 that include:
- Ropes Course: expected to open this fall
- Tubing Hill: expected to open near Thanksgiving
The website notes construction, weather and operational readiness could delay the opening of any new attractions.
SkyLake Adventures Indiana FAQ: Do patrons need to sign a waiver?
Skylake Adventures Indiana offers a list of frequently asked questions, including whether patrons need to sign a waiver. The website states participants must sign a waiver before arriving at the park, and guests under 18 require a legal guardian to sign the form. Waivers are available at waiver.roller.app/SkylakeAdventures/.
Chris Sims is a trending reporter at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced an extension of the state’s gas tax holiday through July 7.
The move extends the suspension of Indiana’s 7% Gasoline Usage Tax and the state’s Gasoline Excise Tax for a second time. The current suspension had been scheduled to expire June 7.
Braun said the extension is part of an effort to keep costs down for Indiana families.
“Indiana has the cheapest gas in the country because we are using every tool in the toolbox to save Hoosier families money,” Braun said in a statement. “Affordability is my number one priority.”
By the numbers:
According to AAA, Indiana currently has the nation’s lowest average gas price, with regular gasoline averaging $3.585 per gallon.
State officials said drivers will save more than 62 cents per gallon while both taxes remain suspended. For June, the Gasoline Usage Tax would otherwise total 26.5 cents per gallon, while the Gasoline Excise Tax stands at 36 cents per gallon.
Dig deeper:
The extension is being carried out under Indiana’s energy emergency statute. State officials said an energy emergency declared in April remains in effect and allows the governor to continue related relief measures for up to 120 days.
Indiana lawmakers limited a governor’s emergency powers tied to statewide disaster declarations to 60 days following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, state officials noted that energy emergencies operate under separate legal authority and retain a 120-day maximum duration.
Braun first suspended the Gasoline Usage Tax on April 8. He expanded the relief on May 6 by also suspending the Gasoline Excise Tax, more than doubling the savings available to motorists.
The latest extension means Indiana drivers will continue receiving the tax relief through at least early July.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Indiana Governor’s Office.
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