February 2019 – Page 3

Bad babysitter faces charges

February 27, 2019 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — An incident with two toddlers has led to criminal confinement for a Lawrenceburg man. Monday morning at 9:40 a.m. police were notified about two young children running on Arch Street with no supervision. Through […]

Margaret Mary Health named a 2019 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

February 27, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — For seven out of the past eight years, Margaret Mary Health has been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The […]

‘Woman’s Fund’ grant opportunities offered by RCCF

February 27, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation is encouraging non-profit groups to apply for a Women’s Fund grant that will benefit women or children of Ripley County. Funding is through money raised from the Luncheon for […]

Local robotics teams advance in VEX IQ Challenge

February 27, 2019 Annie Nunley

Dillsboro, In. — Two local robotics teams will represent our area at the VEX IQ Challenge at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 9. Dillsboro Elementary School and Manchester Elementary School sixth grade robotics teams worked in alliance […]

Bill to help address opioid epidemic passes Indiana Senate

February 27, 2019 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana passed the Senate unanimously. Senate Bill 133 would require a pharmacist who dispenses prescription drugs […]

Boys Area Basketball Sectional Scores (2-26)

February 26, 2019 Annie Nunley

Boys Area Basketball Sectional Scores Tuesday (2-26) Class 2A-Sectional 45 @ South Ripley Milan 62 South Decatur 56 Southwestern 81 Switzerland County 62 Class 3A-Sectional 29 @ Greensburg Greensburg 68 Madison 50 Class 1A-Sectional […]

Janet E. Hill – Lawrenceburg

February 26, 2019 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Janet E. Hill, of Lawrenceburg, was born on March 4, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio a daughter to John E. and Minnie Minneman Molter. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church at Klemmes Corner. […]

Gary Edward Stier

February 26, 2019 Porter Oliger Pearson

Gary Edward Stier, 76, Napoleon, IN passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born on May 16, 1942, the son of Edward and Marie (Schoettmer) Stier […]

Andrew “Andy” Lee Hand

February 26, 2019 Moore Funeral Homes

Andrew “Andy” Lee Hand, 89, of Milan passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at The Seasons in Milan. Andy was born Saturday, July 13, 1929 in Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio the son of […]

Donald E. McCrary, 87

February 26, 2019 Porter Oliger Pearson

Donald E. McCrary, 87, Greensburg, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his residence. Born, April 1, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Clyde McCrary and Loraine (Perry) Minary. Donald worked […]

ORVC Weekly Report (February 18 – 23)

February 26, 2019 Annie Nunley

ORVC Weekly Report (February 18 – 23) Players of the Week. Boys Basketball: Foster Mefford – Southwestern. ORVC Report(February 18-23)2019 Courtesy of ORVC Recorder Travis Calvert.

Lady Cards Battle Lady Panthers

February 26, 2019 Annie Nunley

The 5th Grade Lady Cardinals played their last home game of the season against St. Lawrence on Monday Night. It was an intense game to the very last second, but the Cardinals fell short and […]