Obituaries
Melvin James Moore, 77
Melvin James Moore passed away on Wednesday, December 15 at the age of 77. After a brief battle of cancer, he died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Betty by his side. Melvin […]
Month: December 2021
Local News
DCMH hosts ribbon cutting at recently renovated Medical Arts Plaza
GREENSBURG, IN — Decatur County Memorial Hospital was proud to be part of the ribbon cutting at the fully renovated Medical Arts Plaza. In addition to enhancing primary care offices and patient care spaces, the […]
Local News
Chase begins in Decatur County, ends in Morris with manhunt
DECATUR/RIPLEY COUNTIES, IN — A high-speed chase that began with a traffic stop in Decatur County Tuesday night ended with heavy police activity along Merkel Road in Morris. Police pulled over a vehicle in the […]
Local News
Katherine Apsley named FCCF 2022 Lilly Scholar
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) is pleased to announce Katherine Apsley as Franklin County’s 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Katherine attends Franklin County High School and is the daughter of […]
Local News
Extra police on patrol during the holidays
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) has announced that it will be increasing patrols during the holiday season, as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Starting this week […]
Local News
Leising issues statement on this week’s READI grant awards
STATEHOUSE — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) has issued a statement on the awarding of Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grants on Tuesday. “This program is a great way for the state to […]
Local News
Grants for agriculture projects in Decatur County just got a boost thanks Farm Credit Mid-America donation
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Farm Credit Mid-America recently contributed $5,000 to the Ag Field of Interest Fund held at the Decatur County Community Foundation. The donation was matched dollar for dollar thanks to a challenge […]
Local News
Local trucking company accepting items for Kentucky tornado victims
GREENSBURG, IN — A local trucking company is accepting donated items to help the victims of last weekend’s tornados in Western Kentucky now until Tuesday, December 21 at 4 pm. StoneBridge Trucking will pick up the […]
Local Sports
December 11 girls high school basketball recaps
The following are girls high school basketball recaps from Saturday, December 11. There may be updates, so please check back. Jac-Cen-Del beat Morristown 58-29. The JCD defense held the Yellow Jackets to single digit scoring […]
Local Sports
East Central hosts swimming relays, Batesville relays at Shelbyville
At East Central’s annual Swim Relay Invitational, the Trojan boys won the five-team event over runner up Greenwood by 20, and the Lady Trojans finished second to Greenwood by 10. The Aqua Trojans combined to […]
Local Sports
December 11 boys high school basketball recaps
The following are boys high school basketball recaps from Saturday, December 11. There may be updates, so please check back. (VAR) Batesville lost 68-52 to undefeated and 2A ranked Southwestern Hanover. The Bulldogs were down […]
Local Sports
Franklin County Wrestling second at Hill Tournament
Franklin County’s wrestling team took second place at the Tom Hill Memorial Tournament. The Cats carded wins over Richmond, Union County, Monroe Central and Decatur Central but lost to champion Warren Central. Andrew Merrit and […]