Obituaries
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.
Year: 2017
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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.
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Local ‘Greatest Generation’ member to be honored in Batesville
Batesville, In.— World War II Women’s Army Corps veteran Mary Gargano will be honored with a “Quilt of Valor” Sunday, July 16, 2:15 p.m.
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Local youths attend REMC camp
Lafayette, In. — Southeastern Indiana REMC sent four students to the Touchstone Energy Camp recently.
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Messer participates in ‘One Campaign’ event in Batesville
Batesville, In. —Sixth district congressman Luke Messer and about 40 other volunteers gathered at the Batesville High School to paint a mural yesterday as part of the Hillenbrand “One Campaign” volunteer event. The mural was designed […]