October 2020 – Page 18

Oldenburg cancels trick-or-treating

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, IN — The Town of Oldenburg has announced that due to concerns for the elderly and children from the COVID-19 pandemic, they have canceled trick-or-treating hours in the community. Officials from the Town thank […]

Police searching for prison escapee

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Madison, IN —Troopers with the Indiana State Police and officers from multiple agencies are actively searching for Anthony Martinez, 30. Martinez, who is approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, is wanted out of Louisville, Kentucky […]

Girl Scouts launching new community-centric service model

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, IN — Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is launching a new community-centric service model to provide greater support for members, volunteers, families, and communities within their 45-county footprint. Through this new two-pronged shift, the […]

Lt. Gov. Crouch announces new grant to assist adults with disabilities

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced this week the Community Connections for People with Disabilities (CCPWD) grant opportunity will launch later this month. This opportunity is being offered through a partnership between the Indiana […]

State hits record high for COVID-19 cases two days in a row

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide —The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 1,488 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Thursday. A total of 129,677 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 1,451,391 […]

Area Boys And Girls Soccer Semi-Final Sectional Scores

October 9, 2020 Annie Nunley

Area Boys And Girls Soccer Sectional Scores Wednesday-Thursday (10-7–10-8) Boys Scores Class 1A-Sectional 44 @ Southwestern Shelby Southwestern 5 Greenwood Christian Academy 1 Oldenburg 2 Hauser 0 Championship-Saturday (10-10) at 7 PM. Oldenburg […]

Football Sectional Pairings Released

October 8, 2020 Annie Nunley

Post-season anticipation begins as 314 teams learned their sectional opponents. The 48th Annual IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts is set to begin Oct. 23 with first round games in all classes […]

James “Jimmy” Hyatt, 81, Cross Plains

October 8, 2020 Stratton-Karsteter

James (Jimmy) Hyatt Jr., 81, of Cross Plains passed away at 5am, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in Friendship on May 2, 1939 the son of James and Thelma Linkmeyer […]

Feller tabbed as next Girls Head Basketball Coach

October 8, 2020 Annie Nunley

The search for Oldenburg Academy’s next head coach for girls basketball has come to an end. Athletic Director Patrick Kolks has named Eric Feller the next head coach for the girls varsity basketball team. “We […]

Shelby County receives Site Readiness grant

October 8, 2020 Annie Nunley

Shelby County, IN — Duke Energy is investing in four Indiana sites to spur economic development and jobs as part of its 2020 Duke Energy Site Readiness program. With an aim of attracting new business […]

Wear purple for Domestic Violence Awareness month

October 8, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and several activities have been planned by the Safe Passage to bring attention to this issue. Banners and purple ribbons (purple is the designated color for […]

Area Trunk-or-Treat is looking for sponsors

October 8, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Resource Center is hosting a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 29 from 4:30 p to 6:30 p at the Batesville Intermediate School. They are currently seeking sponsorships and donations […]