November 2021 – Page 24

Blessed Remedies welcomed to Ripley Chamber with ribbon-cutting

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Blessed Remedies with a ribbon-cutting Thursday afternoon. Blessed Remedies is owned and operated by Frankie and Jonathan Geary, who started the business at their […]

Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway receives national designation

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

METAMORA, IN — The Whitewater Canal Byway Association (WCBA) is hosting the two-day Indiana Byways Conference at the Whitewater Valley Gateway Park. “We’re hosting this year because the Whitewater Scenic Canal Byway that runs through our […]

UPDATE: No injuries reported in Napoleon grain bin fire

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

NAPOLEON, IN — Napoleon firefighters were called just before 6:00 Friday morning to a grain bin fire at a farm on County Road 250 West. The grain dryer unit was fully engulfed when crews arrived on […]

Indiana filing multiple lawsuits against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The State of Indiana is filing multiple lawsuits against President Biden’s federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Attorney General Todd Rokita plans to sue to stop the rules instituted by the Occupational Safety and […]

SEIMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for Saturday night

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The Southeastern Indiana Musicians Association will hold its annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony and Concert Saturday night (November 6) at the Gibson Theater in Batesville. The awards show will feature live […]

Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on December 3

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Batesville Main Street are co-hosting the 11th Annual Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Friday, December 3 in downtown Batesville. Festivities […]

DNR offers free admission to veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day

November 5, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR state parks, reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas, and state off-road vehicle riding areas on Veterans […]

Three locals earn Boys Tennis Academic All-State

November 4, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association has announced its 2021 Academic All-State Team. Local athletes earning the honor include: East Central’s Ray Krider Franklin County’s Jack Stirn Greensburg’s Karson Scheidler We thank the IHSTECA […]

Wednesday, November 3 Boys Junior High Hoops Recaps

November 4, 2021 Annie Nunley

Boys Junior High Basketball Recaps from Wednesday, November 3: The sixth grade St. Louis boys won their second game in a row to start the season by defeating St Mary’s of North Vernon 32-13. The […]

Garry W. Thomas, 62, Sunman

November 4, 2021 Moore Funeral Homes

Garry Wayne Thomas, 62, of Sunman passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Garry was born on Thursday, January 1, 1959 in Milan, the son of Price and […]

William V. “Bill” Ullrich

November 4, 2021 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

William V. “Bill” Ullrich, 79, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born May 10, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late John F. Ullrich and […]

East Central girls coach Kevin Moore wins 200th in season opener

November 4, 2021 Annie Nunley

In varsity girls basketball Wednesday, Class 4A No. 13 East Central cruised to a 77-27 EIAC win in St. Leon over South Dearborn. The Trojans led 31-2 at the end of the first quarter. For […]