Obituaries
Raymond B. Geis, 91
Raymond B. Geis, 91, of Greensburg passed away on August 24, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1930 in Greensburg the son of Fred and Matilda Haunert Geis. Ray was a 1948 graduate of […]
Year: 2021
Local Sports
Batesville 8th grade volleyball beats Raiders
Batesville’s 8th grade volleyball team topped a talented South Ripley Raider squad 25-22, 25-19 on Tuesday. BMS coach Shelly Prickel said her girls maintained composure and rallied from behind to take set one, then carried […]
Obituaries
Michael C. Koester, 74
Michael C. Koester, 74 of Columbus, Indiana, passed away August 22, 2021 at Our Hospice of Southern Indiana. Michael was born in Batesville, Indiana on October 21, 1946, the son of Charles Koester and Carolyn […]
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Amrhein receives Sagamore of the Wabash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The first superintendent of the Franklin County Community School Corporation was recently presented with the state’s highest honor. Ray Amrhein received the Sagamore of the Wabash from State Senator Jeff Raatz […]
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Sunman Community Park upgrades delayed until mid-September
SUNMAN, IN — Upgrades to the Sunman Community Park have been delayed. Town officials say because of product shipping delays, new equipment and repairs have been pushed back to the middle of September. Last month, […]
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FCSO, BPD taking part in “Drive Sober” Labor Day enforcement blitz
STATEWIDE — Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department are warning residents against drinking and driving. Both agencies are taking part in the national Drive […]
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ARPA funds available to Decatur County organizations harmed by the pandemic
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Decatur County Council and the Decatur County Community Foundation have partnered to administer funding given to the county by the federal government. The purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
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Franklin County will no longer receive ambulance support from Fayette County
BROOKVILLE, IN — Franklin County Commissioners heard this week from 9-1-1 Supervisor Jon Hundley that Fayette County will no longer provide ambulance support to Franklin County. None of the counties surrounding Franklin County are able […]
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Another grim COVID-19 milestone in Indiana
STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that 5,037 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That’s the highest number seen in Indiana since January 10. Locally, Dearborn County reported 50 new cases; […]
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Greensburg Schools converting to online instruction for 14 days
GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Community School Corporation will switch to online instruction starting Monday, August 30. In a notification to parents and guardians, Superintendent Tom Hunter writes student and staff absenteeism continues to grow […]
Obituaries
Catherine “Sue” (Manuel) Bruce
Catherine “Sue” (Manuel) Bruce, age 63, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her residence. Sue entered this life on May 22, 1958 in Madison, Indiana. She was the daughter of […]
Obituaries
Robert P. Pennington, age 95 – Brookville
Robert Pennington, of Brookville, was born on July 10, 1926, in Clay County, KY, a son to Isaac and Sophie Grimes Pennington. Robert served in the US Army and was a WWII Veteran. After the […]