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Milan woman injured in Sunman area crash
Sunman, In. — A Milan woman was injured in a rear end crash on State Road 101 near Sunman Wednesday.
A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says around 5:30 a.m.
Month: July 2017
Obituaries
Harold Wendel
Harold Wendel, of Klemme’s Corner, was born on January 14, 1937 in Klemme’s Corner, the son of George and Blanche Beesley Wendel. He married Doris Hofer on June 5, 1956 in Harrison, Ohio.
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Ruth Elaine Shell
Ruth Elaine Shell, age 87 passed away Tuesday, July 11 2017 at her home in Brookville, IN. The daughter of Henry and Ida Pennington was born on September 19, 1929 in Hamilton, OH.
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Kenneth Aaron Thie, Jr.
Kenneth Aaron Thie Jr., 38 years old of North Vernon, Indiana passed away on July 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. The son of Kenneth Sr.
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Rare deadly tick-borne virus reported in Indiana
Indianapolis, In. — Indiana state health officials say the CDC has confirmed two cases of the deadly Heartland virus.
The Heartland virus was recently discovered and is believed to be transmitted by ticks.
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Senator Leising announces Franklin County Fair appearance
Brookville, In. — State senator Jean Leising will attend the Franklin County Fair Monday, July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Batesville youth attends American Legion Auxiliary event
Amanda Barnhorst
Angola, In. — Batesville youth, Amanda Barnhorst recently attended the American Legion Auxiliary, Hoosier Girls State on the campus of Trine University in Angola.
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Proposed water main sparks debate
Batesville, In. — The proposed city of Batesville waterline from the Whitewater aquifer in Franklin County is raising questions among officials.
Last year the city purchased about 100 acres with the intent of constructing a
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Minor injuries reported in Ripley County truck crash
Osgood, In. —A Monday morning crash in Ripley County resulted in minor injuries to a Goshen, Indiana truck driver.
A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says around 11 a.m.
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Batesville native part of award winning chorus in Las Vegas
Batesville, In. — Batesville resident Al Geis was part of a Barbershop Chorus that earned a top 15 spot in an international competition. The competition took place in Las Vegas July 8 and 9.
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Batesville, Lawrenceburg earn ‘Safest City’ recognition
Batesville, In. — The SafeWise Report says Batesville and Lawrenceburg are two of the safest cities in the state. Lawrenceburg landed at 14 on the list while Batesville entered the list at 15.
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Critical Peak Load advisory issued
Osgood, In. — The Southeastern Indiana REMC has issued a critical peak load advisory for Wednesday, July 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.