Obituaries
Charles M. “Buffalo” Conner
Charles M. “Buffalo” Conner, of Connersville, was born on May 1, 1956 in New Castle, the son of Dalton and Della York Conner. He worked for Duke Energy for 38 years in substation maintenance and […]
Year: 2018
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Forecasters eye weekend weather system
Wilmington, Oh. — Forecasters from the National Weather Service say a low pressure system will move into the area on Friday. The system will bring a potent mid-level disturbance and the possibility of accumulating snow, some models […]
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Lamping receives Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Leadership Award
Oldenburg, In. — The Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Leadership Award was established in 2006 and is given to someone whose dedicated service demonstrates outstanding leadership in support of the Academy as first exemplified by the foundress, Mother Theresa […]
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Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled
Batesville, In. — Due to the poor weather forecast for Saturday, the Community Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled to Friday, March 23. There will be more details about the rescheduled event very soon.
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Laurel Elementary students earn robotics honor, chance to compete on the world stage
Laurel, In. — The Laurel Elementary School “RoboJackets” competed in the State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, March 10 and earned an opportunity to compete in the world competition in Louisville late this year. The […]
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RCSO ‘Mums for Education’ scholarship applications available
Versailles, In. — Ripley County Sheriff Jeff Cumberworth is accepting scholarship applications. The “Mums for Education” program has raised enough money for three $1000 scholarships to be given to students who are pursuing a degree in criminal […]
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Check out your tax professional
Indianapolis, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) continue to partner with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams […]
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Retired teachers donate more than 10,000 volunteer hours
Franklin County, In. — The Whitewater Valley Retired Teachers Association says during 2017 members of their group volunteered at least 10,700 hours in the community. Volunteers prepared meals for Works of Mercy, projects in four elementary […]
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Napoleon State Bank plans to open new branch
NAPOLEON, Ind. — The Napoleon State Bank announces plans that they will open a new branch on Highway 3 in Westport. The new branch will be in the former MainSource bank building, and will make […]
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Melvin Lee Ritchie Sr.
Melvin Lee Ritchie Sr. 80 of Moores Hill passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Melvin was born Wednesday April 21, 1937 in Lathem, Ohio the son […]
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Edna G. Slaymon, 94
Edna G. Slaymon, 94, Greensburg, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. Born, November 15, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Frank and Matilda (Hoffbauer) […]
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Former Bulldog Standout Blake Walsman Named All-American BY NAIA & NCCAA
Congratulations to Blake Walsman on being named All-American by both the NAIA and the NCCAA. The Batesville native finished the season averaging 21.4 ppg, 14.3 rpg, while shooting 61.4% from the floor. Walsman led the nation […]