March 2018 – Page 4

Nathan Allen Tichenor

March 27, 2018 Moore Funeral Homes

Nathan Allen Tichenor, 63 of Versailles passed away March 27, 2018 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg. Nathan was born December 18, 1954 in Decatur County the son of Monford and Mary (Moore) Tichenor. He […]

Brian Christopher (Chris) Hughes

March 27, 2018 Moore Funeral Homes

Brian Christopher (Chris) Hughes, 51 of Milan passed away Monday, March 26 at Margaret Mary Health at Batesville. Brian was born Saturday, July 2, 1966 in Dearborn County, the son of Otis and Anna Mae […]

Mr. Larry Wayne Boggs

March 27, 2018 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Larry Wayne Boggs, age 75, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on February 7, 1943, at home in Switzerland County, Indiana, the loving son of the late, Edward Sinclair and Hazel Juanita (Sigmon) Boggs. […]

Greensburg bridge project expected to cause traffic delays

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation say motorists will experience intermittent stoppages on U.S. 421 at Sand Creek for bridge work. Indianapolis-based HIS Construction has been awarded the $1.8 million and will complete […]

Local farms recognized in ‘Hoosier Homestead’ program

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — At the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler presented 65 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana agriculture keeps our economy thriving, […]

Local News

‘Heroes of Character’ nominations accepted now

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Nominations are now being accepted for the “Heroes of Character” awards due on May 15. Several local students and adults will be recognized at the “Heroes of Character” Celebration on October 25, 2018. The […]

DCYP offers scholarship program

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Applications are accepted now for the Dearborn County Young Professional’s Future Leader Scholarship program. The organization is awarding $1,500 in scholarships. Eligible individuals include Dearborn County residents who are a senior in high school […]

Forum set to discuss antibiotics in animal production

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Seymour, In. — On Tuesday the Southeast Chapter of the Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics will hold a public forum about the responsible use of antibiotics in animal production. Dr. Jeffrey Harker, DVM, of Swine Health […]

Rush County Bridge work begins next week

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Rush County, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation say crews from Rieth-Riley Construction will begin bridge work on State Road 44 in Homer, west of Rushville, on or after April 2. The bridge is […]

Sharon A. Vernatt

March 26, 2018 Moore Funeral Homes

Sharon A. Vernatt 69 of Sunman passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Sharon was born Monday March 14, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of Paul and Elsie (Cremeans) […]

Purda “Purdy” Hunt Jr.

March 26, 2018 Filter-Devries-Moore Funeral Home

Purda “Purdy” Hunt Jr. 85 of Dillsboro passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at Highpoint Health at Lawrenceburg. Purdy was born Thursday March 31, 1932 in Wheatley, Kentucky the son of Purda and Avarilla (Kidd) […]

Ripley County politician, former educator arrested for sexual misconduct charges

March 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. —(Updated 3/26/18 12:32 p.m.) Indiana State Police say they arrested former Jac-Cen-Del assistant Girls Basketball coach after a two-month investigation into allegations of misconduct with children Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Police say the investigation began […]