Obituaries
Walter ”Herb” Brock III – Milan
Walter ”Herb” Brock III, of Milan, was born on May 14, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Walter Herbert and Doris May (Truitt) Brock II. Forty-four years ago, he married the love of his […]
Year: 2018
Obituaries
Karl W. Droege, 84, Olean
Karl W. Droege, 84, of Olean passed away at 6:20am, Friday, March 30, 2018 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born near Dillsboro on April 8, 1933 the son of Wilkie and Martha […]
Local News
Leising makes progress in cursive writing debate
Indianapolis, In. — After a seven-year battle, Oldenburg Republican state senator Jean Leising can claim a small victory. Leising has been working to get her colleagues to pass legislation that would make teaching cursive writing mandatory in […]
Local Sports
Bulldogs Sweep Shiners In Season Opening DH
Batesville Blows Away Rising Sun By Nine Runs to Open the Season Despite all of the rain the past two weeks, the Batesville Bulldog baseball team was able to travel to Rising Sun to play […]
Local Sports
Lady Indians Fall To Lady Panthers
The Jennings County Lady Panthers defeated The Milan Lady Indians 8-1 in Girls Varsity Softball action. Milan vs. JC Softball (3-31) Courtesy of Indians Coach Eric Widener.
Local News
Raw beef recall issued for products shipped to Indiana
WASHINGTON D.C. — PFP Enterprises, LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packers, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,146 pounds of raw beef products that were produced and packaged without the benefit of […]
Local News
New police chief named in Brookville
Brookville, In. — A report from the Franklin County Observer says the Brookville town council has unanimously voted to nominate Douglas Ralph as the new chief of police. Ralph is a former Marine that has served on […]
Local News
‘Funny Money’ suspect sought in Brookville
Brookville, In. — Police in Brookville are looking for help to find a counterfeiting suspect passing $100 to local businesses. The only description provided by police is a white male, about 165 pounds. Any information can be […]
Local News
Cincinnati gun violence reports down significantly in 2018
Cincinnati, Oh. — A report from WCPO says Cincinnati police report that shootings are down 48-percent compared to the same time last year. This year 56 shooting investigations have been conducted while last year at this time […]
Local News
Indiana Youth Institute CEO Tami Silverman issues school safety op-ed
Indianapolis, In. — The scene from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is one we have seen far too often: terrified students fleeing a school, parents frantically searching for their children, law enforcement swarming a […]
Local News
Sunman American Legion hosts Special Olympic fundraiser
Sunman, In. — The Sunman American Legion will host a talent contest for Area 9 Special Olympics athletes. The event will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Everyone, even non-athletes, is welcome out and […]
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Local groups participate in ‘The 99th Annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade’
Cincinnati, Oh. — The 99th Annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade is Monday, April 2. Elements will step at noon, and the weather looks to be fair. Some local groups participating are the East Central Dance Team, […]