Obituaries
Laura Lee Scudder, 62
Laura Lee Scudder, 62, of Greensburg, IN passed away on October 7, 2021, at IU Health University Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Frederick R. Emery […]
Month: October 2021
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Leaf collection begins this month in Batesville
BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Street Department will begin the process of curbside collection of leaves on October 25 and will conclude in December. On average, it takes between two to four weeks to make […]
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Longtime Franklin County teacher, coach passes away at age 42
BROOKVILLE, IN — A longtime teacher and coach in the Franklin County Community School Corporation has passed away. Jennifer Biltz died unexpectedly Friday at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. The Brookville resident, who was married […]
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Leaf collection begins later this month in the City of Batesville
BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Street Department will begin the process of curbside collection of leaves on October 25 and will conclude in December. On average, it takes between two to four weeks to make […]
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Batesville Water and Gas Utility Service Board sets annual meeting
BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Water and Gas Utility Service Board will hold its annual public meeting to discuss budgets for 2022 on Thursday, November 4 at 12 Noon. The meeting will take place in […]
Obituaries
Betty Gail Smothers, 60
Betty Gail Smothers, 60, passed away on October 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Robinson; sister, Christal Johnson; and grandmother, Bessie Creech. Betty is survived by her mother, Earlene Johnson; […]
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Irma Stewart Jolly
Irma Stewart Jolly, lovingly referred to by family as Nana, passed away at her retirement home in Texarkana, TX, on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the age of 97. She will be remembered by her […]
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Motorcyclist airlifted from Saturday crash in Ripley County
CROSS PLAINS, IN — A motorcyclist was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center over the weekend following a crash in the area of State Road 129 and County Road 800 South. It happened […]
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FAFSA application now open for 2022-2023 school year
STATEWIDE — Hoosier students and families are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reminds Hoosiers […]
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City, construction company release Batesville road work for this week
BATESVILLE, IN — Mitchell Avenue reopened on Friday afternoon following the completion of the stormwater drainage improvement project. Rohe Construction will do some touch-up work on the side of the road from Monday, October 11 […]
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MMH sees gradual drop in COVID inpatients to start October
BATESVILLE, IN — September proved to be a challenging month for the Margaret Mary Health (MMH) inpatient unit, which recorded the highest number of total inpatient days the hospital has seen in decades. However, in […]
Obituaries
Rodney C. Brandes
Rodney Clyde Brandes, age 87, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Batesville, Indiana on October 10,2021. Rodney was the son of Alma and Ralph Brandes Sr. of Milan, Indiana. […]