Obituaries
John Kenneth Hess
John Kenneth Hess, 81, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. He was born July 18, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of the late John Leo […]
Year: 2021
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BREAKING: Hill-Rom being purchased by Baxter in $10.5 Billion cash deal
BATESVILLE, IN — Hospital bed and patient-monitoring device manufacturer Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. is being purchased by medical tech firm Baxter International in a blockbuster $10.5 billion cash deal, or $156 a share. Both firms made […]
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GoFundMe page started for local Marine wounded in Afghanistan
ST. LEON, IN — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for Kelsee Lainhart. The U.S. Marine Corporal and 2019 East Central High School graduate was wounded in the August 26 terrorist attack […]
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Two Southeastern Indiana men rounded up in multi-state human trafficking sting
FRANKFORT, KY — Two men from Southeastern Indiana were among those arrested during a multi-state human trafficking sting. Fifty-year-old Keith Clapp of Dearborn County and 35-year-old Zachary Brogan of Switzerland County were among 46 who […]
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MMH gives update on COVID-19 patient volumes and positive cases
BATESVILLE, IN — The negative impact COVID-19 has been having on the area lately has prompted Margaret Mary Health to give a community update on patient volumes and positive cases the hospital is seeing. The […]
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Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Order
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Wednesday signed Executive Order 21-24. The Executive Order outlines directives to help manage the spread of COVID-19. The recent surge of cases due to the infectious Delta […]
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East Central volliers bounce back with win over Franklin County
After a tough day Saturday at the Brownstown Central Volleyball Invite Saturday, East Central returned home Tuesday to defeat Franklin County 25-17, 25-16 and 25-21. For Franklin County, it was a night of adjustments. “Though […]
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Jac-Cen-Del volleyball plays well but No. 4 North Decatur prevails
The Lady Eagles bounced back after a difficult match Monday and played No. 4 North Decatur very tough. But the Chargers were just too much as they claimed the match by scores of 25-19, 26-24 […]
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Lawrenceburg volleyball has winning night against Batesville
Lawrenceburg’s varsity and JV volleyball teams won home matches against Batesville on Tuesday. The Tiger varsity won 25-19, 25-23 and 25-19 while the LHS JV posted a 25-15, 25-12 victory. Lawrenceburg stat leaders from coach […]
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Franklin County drops boys tennis tilt with unbeaten Rushville
Rushville was a 4-1 winner in boys tennis over Franklin County Tuesday. “We had two matches go three sets with the Lions Marlin Hershberger losing at #1 singles 6-3, 3-6, 3-6 in his first meeting […]
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South Ripley paces ORVC boys soccer with W over Switz
South Ripley beat 20th ranked Switzerland County 4-2 in boys soccer Tuesday. According to Pacer coach David Todd, the Raiders opened with a set play to score right at the start of the game and […]
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Bulldog boys handle wet turf at SD to win EIAC soccer match
Batesville boys traveled to South Dearborn and won 3-0 in a conference match against the Knights. Eli Pierson netted all three goals for the Bulldogs. BHS coach Kyle Hunteman noted the game took place on […]