Obituaries
Leroy Mang, 74
Leroy Clarence Mang, age 74 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home. The son of Elmer and Laura (nee: Zimmerman) Mang was born on January 18, 1943 in Batesville. […]
Month: December 2017
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‘Lilly Scholar’ named in Franklin County
Brookville, In. — Franklin County high School student Lauren Kiel has been introduced as the Franklin County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. She will receive full tuition to an Indiana accredited public or private nonprofit […]
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Shake enters race for Decatur County Sheriff
Greensburg, In. — Republican H. Wayne Shake has entered the race for sheriff in Decatur County. Shake attended North Decatur High School, studied criminology at Vincennes University, criminal justice at Indiana State University and graduated from the […]
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Get your ‘Christmas Cheer’ delivered on time, deadlines here
Batesville, In. — Officials from the United States Postal Service estimate they’ll deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving Day and New Years Day this holiday season. “The Postal Service is well prepared to […]
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New graduation requirements for Hoosier students approved
Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Board of Education approved new graduation requirements by a 7-2 vote yesterday. In addition to meeting current standards, members of the class of 2023 will have to demonstrate employability by getting […]
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Ripley County prosecutor: Association will oppose all marijuana legislation efforts
Indianapolis, In. — The upcoming Indiana General Assembly could be a historic event. The session will likely hear proposals relating to medical marijuana, Sunday alcohol sales and handgun permit changes. The Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc., […]
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Ripley County Basketball Tourney Pairings Released
The 2018 Ripley County Basketball Tourney pairings have been released. Batesville will battle Milan in Game 1 starting at 6 and South Ripley will square off against Jac-Cen-Del in Game 2 of the Opening Round […]
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Sr. Stephanie Zimmer O.S.F.
Sr. Stephanie Zimmer, age 86 of the Srs. of St. Francis in Oldenburg, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the convent. Born September 18, 1931 in Indianapolis, she is the daughter of Magda (Nee: Blunck) […]
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Luther J. Roberts – Sunman
Luther J. Roberts, of Sunman, was born on December 16, 1960 in North Carolina, the son of Grady and Peggy Louise Barnett Roberts. He was a machinist for most of his life. Luther enjoyed golfing, […]
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Eva Ficklin, 70, East Enterprise
Eva M. Ficklin, 70, of East Enterprise passed away at 5:45am, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her home. She was born at Madison on September 5, 1947 the daughter of Chester and Flora Angel Sproessig. […]
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Warrant service leads to school lock down in Milan
Milan, In. — (Update 12:15 p.m.) At 12:10 p.m. the Ripley County Sheriff’;s Department had the suspect in custody and the lock down was lifted. ************************** ************************** ************************* ****************** Original story: Milan Community Schools resource officer […]
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Fire destroys mobile home in Osgood, no injuries reported
Osgood, In.— Fire destroyed a mobile home in Osgood Tuesday. A report from the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department says firefighters responded to the 400 block of Fairground Road at 1:42 p.m. and found the vacant dwelling […]