Obituaries
Robert L. Gesell, 93, St. Leon
Robert L. Gesell, age 93, of St. Leon, Indiana died Friday, June 4, 2021 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana. Born July 8, 1927 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of nine children […]
Year: 2021
Local Sports
Boys Track State Finals Results-Leo Maxwell Two Top 5 Finishes
The Indiana High School Boys Track State Finals took place on Friday, June 4th, at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Leo Maxwell of East Central placed in The Top 5 in two different events. […]
Local Sports
Boys Golf Sectional Results At Greensburg
Boys Golf Sectional Results At Greensburg on Friday, June 4th, at The Greensburg Country Club. Columbus North captured the team championship with a score of 299. South Dearborn placed 2nd with 316 and the host […]
Obituaries
Victoria L. Hussong
Victoria L. Hussong, 70, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born July 11, 1950, in Aurora, Indiana, daughter of the late Joseph Lutherbeck and Norma (Lowe) Lutherbeck. Victoria enjoyed […]
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Local students, Ripley County Community Foundation team up to create “A Greener Tomorrow”
Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) has a mission to support the overall comprehensive wealth of Ripley County. The Board of Directors is focusing on two forms of wealth in 2021; […]
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Crowdfunding Campaign underway for Batesville Area Skatepark
Batesville, IN — A Crowdfunding Campaign to raise $50,000 by July 5 for the proposed Batesville Skatepark has been launched. If successful, the project will receive a matching grant of $50,000 as part of the […]
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New reporting system for employing minors becomes mandatory next month
Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Labor is now requiring all businesses employing five or more minors, or those age 18 or younger, to report information via a new Youth Employment System (YES). The […]
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ISP Versailles Post trooper honored for DUI stops and arrests
Versailles, IN — Trooper Jayme Herbert from the Indiana State Police Versailles Post has been recognized by the state chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his work in getting impaired drivers off the […]
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Improving COVID-19 numbers prompt MMH to lift some visitor restrictions
Batesville, IN — Effective immediately, Margaret Mary Health has lifted some visitor restrictions and will allow adults to visit inpatients and accompany outpatients and those seeking ER care. Updated visitor guidelines as of June 1 […]
Obituaries
Patrick L. McKee, 64
On Wednesday June 2, 2021, surrounded by family in his Greensburg home, Pat entered into eternal rest. Pat was born September 26, 1956, the son of the late Ralph and Roberta (Franklin) McKee. Growing up […]
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Flash floods cause area roads to close
Franklin/Decatur Counties, IN — Heavy rains Thursday afternoon and early evening led to flash flooding in parts of Franklin and Decatur counties. Both counties were under Flood Advisories for about three hours. Franklin County was placed […]
Obituaries
Nora H. Meyers
Nora H. Meyers, 88, of Dillsboro passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Nora was born to Otto and Nora (Land) Harrison in Oakdale, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 4, 1933. She […]