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Rose memorabilia stolen, recovered during signing event

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Forest Park, Oh. — Police in Forest Park, Ohio thwarted an attempt by two juveniles to steal a bat from baseball hit king Pete Rose during an autograph session Monday afternoon. Rose was signing autographs at the […]

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Crouch names new Indiana tourism executive director

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch has named Misty Weisensteiner, an experienced tourism executive director, as the director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development effective January 14, 2019. Weisensteiner most recently served as the executive […]

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Greensburg Community Bread of Life poised to expand with building purchase

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Community Bread of Life Board of Directors are pleased to announce the purchase of the Meyer Building directly behind our current location.  Bread of Life has been looking to expand for some […]

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Ripley County Purdue Extension director honored for service

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ripley County, In. — Ripley County Purdue Extension director David Osbourne was recently recognized for 25-years of service. Congratulations! For more information about David or the extension click here. 

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Former Duke Energy CEO dies at 71

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Louisville, Ky. —  Jim Rogers, the iconic former chairman and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, died Monday in Louisville, Ky. He was 71. “Our industry has lost one of its most influential and extraordinary leaders,” said Lynn Good, chairman, […]

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Page opportunities offered to local students

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representatives Randy Lyness, West Harrison, and Cindy Ziemke, Batesville, encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. […]

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Graue named ‘DCSD 2018 Officer of the Year’

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Deputy Patrick Graue has been named the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department Office of the Year for 2018. Graue has had a life-long ambition to serve as a police officer, specifically for sheriff Greg Allen […]

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Doris E. Ertel – Sunman

December 19, 2018 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

  Doris E. Ertel, of Sunman, was born on November 25, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter to James A. and Lydia E. Amm Smith.  She was a graduate of Western Hills High School, and […]

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Syalvester “Wes” Young

December 19, 2018 Stratton-Karsteter

Syalvester “Wes” Young, 90, of Napoleon passed away at 6:35pm Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg. He was born near Napoleon on April 7, 1928 the son of George and Pearl Drescher […]

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Michael W. Sacksteder, 76, Cedar Grove

December 19, 2018 Philips & Meyers

Michael W. Sacksteder, age 76, of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at The Waters of Batesville. Born August 23, 1942 in Cedar Grove, Indiana he was one of five sons born to the […]

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Willie Mae Wise – Milan

December 19, 2018 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Willie Mae Wise, from Milan, Indiana, was born on June 9, 1931 in Fairview, North Carolina, a daughter to William Maney.  Willie Mae lost her mother in childbirth and was raised by her father and […]

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Deiwert named to lead Decatur County Visitor’s Commission

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Visitors Commission (DCVC) is pleased to announce Philip Deiwert as our new Executive Director. Philip is a 1998 graduate of Greensburg Community High School.  He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Hanover […]

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