October 2017 – Page 16

New Point ramp closure on I-74 announced

October 5, 2017 Annie Nunley

New Point, In. — The westbound entrance and exit ramps to I-74 in New Point will close Sunday, October 8 at 1 a.m. as part of the $61 million interstate reconstruction. The closure is expected to last […]

Leaf collection scheduled to begin in Batesville

October 5, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Street Department will conduct curb-side leaf collection from Wednesday, October 18 through December. “If residents notice city employees operating the leaf collection machine prior to October 18, it is because they are […]

Osgood man formally charged in molesting investigation

October 5, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Indiana State Police are investigating a Ripley County man in connection with a report of child molesting. Court documents allege Versal Strunk, 31, of Osgood, babysat for an eight-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl […]

Deanna Lynn Green

October 4, 2017 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Deanna Lynn Green, age 56, of Patriot, Indiana, entered this life on April 12, 1961, in Madison, Indiana, the loving daughter of, Ivan Andrew and Dollie Ann (Reese) Green. She was raised in Patriot, Indiana […]

Ralph J. Burkhart, 84

October 4, 2017 Porter Oliger Pearson

Ralph J. Burkhart, 84, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Ralph was born on May 11, 1933 in Decatur County to Raymond J. and Hilda M. (Thrine) Burkhart. Ralph joined the Military […]

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Lamson

October 4, 2017 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Lamson, age 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered this life on April 1, 1931, in Madison, Indiana, the loving son of the late, Harry Dupraz and Lucille “Sis” (Haskell) Lamson. He was […]

MainSource sends local youths to Kings Island

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — MainSource Bank recently sent 16 members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Decatur County to Kings Island. The 16 lucky young people went to the theme park for opening weekend of the “Halloween Haunt.” […]

Mrs. Bettie Josephine (Rook) Gullion

October 4, 2017 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mrs. Bettie Josephine (Rook) Gullion, age 94, of Carrollton, Georgia, entered this life on April 20, 1923, in Vevay, Indiana, the loving daughter of the late, James Frederick and Bessie L. (Furnish) Rook. She was […]

ORVC Weekly Reoprt (September 25-30)

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

ORVC Weekly Reoprt. (September 25-30) Congratulations to the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles on their 2017 ORVC Boys Soccer Title!! Congratulations to the Milan Lady Indians, Rising Sun Lady Shiners, and Southwestern Lady Rebels on their 2017 ORVC […]

Batesville students visit Senator Leising in Indianapolis

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Students from Batesville Intermediate School visit the Statehouse Tuesday, Oct. 3. Fourth graders from Mrs. Chelsea Eckstein, Mrs. Mary Lyness and Mrs. Shannon McBeath’s classes toured the Statehouse and learned about the branches of […]

Bulldogs Defeat Cats In Tennis Regional Opener-Pirates Fall In Regionals

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

The Batesville Boys Tennis team defeated Franklin County 4-1 in the opening round of the Richmond Regional. #1 Singles- Lleyton Ratcliffe defeated Landon Bundy 6-3, 6-0. #2 Singles- George Ritter defeated Trevor Murray 7-6 (5), […]

Area Boys And Girls Soccer Sectional Scores

October 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Area Boys And Girls Soccer Sectional Scores. Tuesday (10-3) Girls Sectionals. Class 1A @ Rising Sun. Oldenburg 8 Milan 0 Class 2A @ Lawrenceburg. Lawrenceburg 10 Greensburg 0 Class 3A @ Mt. Vernon. Franklin Central […]