June 2021 – Page 4

Two SE Indiana road projects finish early

June 25, 2021 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — Two Southeastern Indiana road projects are now complete and, in both cases, slightly ahead of schedule. The US 421 bridge over Graham Creek in the Versailles area is now open following a […]

Joseph E. Lake

June 25, 2021 Weigel Funeral Home

Joe Lake, 57, of Batesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 23 after a long battle with melanoma. He was born on December 2, 1963 to his proud parents Walter and Reba (Jones) Lake and […]

Dorothy Abplanalp

June 25, 2021 Stratton-Karsteter

Dorothy F. Abplanalp, 90, of Napoleon passed away at 1:30am, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born near Osgood on May 3, 1931 the daughter of Raymond […]

Five new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday

June 25, 2021 Tom Snape

Statewide — The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 230 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That’s the 12th straight day that new cases have been under 300. Locally, there was one new […]

Grueling cross country bike race makes stops in area

June 25, 2021 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — You may have seen signs posted around Batesville, Greensburg, and other places around Southeastern Indiana this week, cautioning drivers to watch out for bicyclists. The signs were for Race Across America, a […]

BHS welcomes new Associate Principal

June 25, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Brian McFee, an accomplished local school administrator, has been selected to join the staff at Batesville High School (BHS) as associate principal, according to principal Andy Allen. McFee comes to the Batesville […]

Dorothy Holton, 84, Dillsboro

June 24, 2021 Stratton-Karsteter

Dorothy J. Holton, 84, of Dillsboro passed away at 3:50am, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was born near Cross Plains on October 2, 1936, the daughter of James […]

Omer Palmer, 82, Versailles

June 24, 2021 Stratton-Karsteter

Omer L. Palmer, 82, of Versailles passed away at 3:20pm, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home. He was born in Osgood on July 7, 1938 the son of Claude Sr. and Edith Rayner Palmer. […]

Donald E. Volz

June 24, 2021 Weigel Funeral Home

Donald Edward Volz of Oldenburg Indiana, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, after battling an extended illness. His beloved wife, Judy was by his side. He is survived by his wife […]

Umbrella Sky to be unveiled on July 3

June 24, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) has announced the unveiling ceremony for its international art exhibit, UmbrellasSky Project of Portugal, which will take place on Saturday, July 3rd at 11:30 am near the […]

FCSO announces the passing of retired K-9

June 24, 2021 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Lito. A Dutch Shepherd, Lito served the community from 2010 to 2017. During his years of service, Lito was […]

Victim identified in fatal Jefferson County shooting

June 24, 2021 Tom Snape

Dupont, IN — The victim of a deadly shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in rural Jefferson County has been identified. Indiana State Police say 35-year-old Dustin B. Lindner of Georgetown, KY was found dead […]