Obituaries
Dennis “Jay” Becker
Dennis “Jay” Becker, age 63 of Batesville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. Born March 24, 1955 in Batesville, he is the son of Gloria (Nee: Skidmore) and Donald Becker. […]
Year: 2018
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William Garrett Shepard
William Garrett Shepard, of Liberty, was born on October 30, 1989 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Maynard Shepard and Kathleen Newkirk. William served his country in the United States Army and earned several medals; […]
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Merkel Road progress report
Batesville, In. — Crews from Cincinnati-based Paul H. Rohe Company have enjoyed reasonable weather on Merkel Road project in Batesville this season. Workers have been stymied by poor weather conditions, utility conflicts and unforeseen conditions. Crews have […]
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Possible tornado spotted, no serious damage reported
Batesville, In. — Strong storms rumbled through portions of Jennings, Ripley and Dearborn Counties last night around 10 p.m. Officials from the National Weather Service have not confirmed a tornado sighting, but a deputy from Jennings County […]
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Council approves Belterra money for billboard to promote downtown
Batesville, in. — Batesville city council agreed to allocate $3,000 in Belterra money to fund a billboard on westbound I-74 right before the Batesville exit. Batesville Main Street, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from […]
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Southeastern Indiana agencies conduct sex offender sweep
Lawrenceburg, In. — The Dearborn-Ohio County prosecutor’s office, along with multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a sex offender sweep Tuesday, June 12. Police made contact with 44 registered sex offenders and found eight to be in violation […]
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Infant mortality bill authored by Leising signed into law
Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising to establish a statewide maternal mortality review committee was recently ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Senate Enrolled Act 142 requires a […]
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Construction workers plan a break for NMLRA event
Friendship, In. — A construction hiatus to accommodate State Road 62 traffic for the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Spring Shoot at Friendship is in effect in Dearborn County through June 18. On June 19, the Indiana Department […]
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Gary Wayne Allen
Gary Wayne Allen, 56 of Moores Hill passed away at his residence on June 2, 2018. Gary was born November 13, 1961 in Batesville the son of Raymond and Rita (Palmer) Allen. He was married […]
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Brian Scott Collins
Take a moment to pause and make someone smile. Brian Scott Collins, age 58, of Osgood did that every minute of his life. On the evening of Sunday, June 10, 2018, Heaven’s doors opened and […]
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Emily Darlene “Dar” Lewis
Emily Darlene “Dar” Lewis, 71, of Milan passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at High Point Health in Lawrenceburg. Emily was born Wednesday, April 30, 1947, the daughter of Ivan and Emily (Corson) Bean. She […]
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Jillian “Jill” (Keil/Kyle) Furnish
Jillian R. “Jill” (Keil/Kyle) Furnish 70, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Monday June 11, 2018 in Aurora, Indiana. She was born March 24, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack P Keil and […]