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Federal judge rules against IU students’ suit against vaccination requirement

July 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana University’s vaccination policy will stay in place after a federal judge ruled against issuing an injunction. Eight IU students filed suit against the University, arguing its mandate that all students, faculty, […]

Ripley County property damage accident under investigation; driver hospitalized

July 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — A Dillsboro woman was injured in a wreck after she allegedly fled the scene of a property damage accident just after Noon on Sunday. Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies responding to the […]

No one found in, around submerged vehicle during Decatur County water rescue

July 20, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Several Decatur County agencies were sent to the area of 500 North and 420 West for a water rescue over the weekend. A vehicle was reported in the Little Flatrock […]

UPDATE: Man reported missing from Dearborn County found safe

July 19, 2021 Tom Snape

UPDATE: 77 year old Wayne Willis has been found safe in another state, according to Dearborn County Dispatch. The Statewide Silver Alert has been canceled. Original story – Dearborn County, IN — A Statewide Silver […]

Irene G. Dickman

July 19, 2021 Weigel Funeral Home

Irene Gertrude (Hornbach) Dickman, 87 of Batesville, passed away in her home at 6:13 pm on Saturday July 17, 2021. She was born in her home on Esther Ridge in Yorkville, Indiana on July 29, […]

Diane L. Goodwin

July 19, 2021 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Diane L Goodwin, 66, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born December 15, 1954, in Batesville, IN, daughter of the late Robert F. Myers and Melba “Bobbie” […]

Mary Helen Ryle, 88

July 19, 2021 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Mary Helen Ryle, 88, of Greensburg passed away on July 19, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1933, the daughter of Frank and Mary Dilkes. She lived her entire life […]

Roy “Jim” Johnson, age 77 – Sunman

July 19, 2021 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Roy James “Jim” Johnson, of Sunman, was born on December 6, 1943, in Illinois, a son to Henry and Viola Way Johnson. He married Una Faye Johnson and she preceded him in death. Jim was […]

4-H King and Queen crowned at Ripley County Fair

July 19, 2021 Tom Snape

Osgood, IN — Opening ceremonies for the 2021 Ripley County 4-H Fair took place Sunday night at Fairgrounds Park in Osgood. The highlight of opening night was the crowning of the 4-H King and Queen. Shalee […]

FCSO releases identities of drivers involved in deadly crash

July 19, 2021 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the drivers involved in a deadly head-on collision near Brookville on July 7. 46-year-old Virginia Fasbinder of Brookville was identified as […]

Mary Katherine Ledger, age 87 – Sunman

July 19, 2021 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Mary Katherine Ledger, of Hamilton and formerly of Sunman, was born on September 13, 1933, in Meridian, MS, a daughter to Charles and Mamie Campbell Williams. She was married to James Ledger Sr. who preceded […]

No injuries, but vehicle destroyed in car vs. train collision near Osgood

July 19, 2021 Tom Snape

Osgood, IN — Some scary moments during a car vs. train collision at Allen’s Crossing just outside of Osgood. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says a 17-year-old male from Sunman who was driving a small […]