Obituaries
Rev. Donald L. Olson, Jr.
The Rev. Donald L. Olson, Jr., 73, of Aurora, IN, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fort Thomas, KY, on May 23, 2021. Don was born on August 10, 1947, in Bremerton, WA, the son […]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Russell J. Sparkman, age 68 – Sunman
Russell J. Sparkman, of Sunman, was born on August 14, 1952, in Pierceville, IN, a son to Otis and Elda Johnson Sparkman. Russell attended Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church. In his spare time, Russell […]
Local News
Semi goes into Brum Woods, driver escapes injury
Batesville, IN — There were no injuries reported when a semi-trailer veered off State Road 229 and into part of Brum Woods shortly after 4:00 Wednesday afternoon. Batesville Police say the semi driver, 32-year-old Benjamin […]
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Rokita calls IU vaccination mandate illegal, University says ban does not apply
Indianapolis, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita says Indiana University’s mandate that students and faculty members must be vaccinated before returning to campus in the fall is against the law because it requires proof of […]
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Laurel school dismissing early due to water main break
Laurel, IN — Laurel Elementary School will dismiss at 11:00 this morning due to a water main break on Main Street. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Laurel Fire Department say there is water on […]
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Governor directs flags to fly at half-staff to honor San Jose victims
Indianapolis, IN —Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, CA. Per the President’s order, flags […]
Local Sports
Lady Tigers Shut Out Lady Wildcats To Win All-EIAC Tennis Regional Finals
Girls Tennis Regionals Wednesday (5-26) Championship @ Richmond Lawrenceburg 5 Franklin County 0 Girls Tennis Semi-States Saturday (1-29) 1st Round @ Center Grove Lawrenceburg vs. Sullivan Photo courtesy of Lawrenceburg Tigers Athletics Twitter.
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Area Baseball Sectional Scores (5-26)
Area Baseball Sectional Scores Wednesday (5-26) Class 1A-Sectional 60 @ Jac-Cen-del Oldenburg 9 Trinity Lutheran 0 Class 2A-Sectional 45 @ South Ripley Milan 5 Switzerland County 3 South Ripley 4 North Decatur […]
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Three county chase ends with arrest near Seymour
Jackson County, IN — Wednesday afternoon, a Louisville, Kentucky woman was arrested on numerous charges after she fled from a traffic stop on I-65 near Seymour, Indiana. The pursuit went through three counties and lasted […]
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Dense fog advisory in effect until 9 this morning
Wilmington, OH — A dense fog advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn and Decatur counties until 9:00 this morning. Visibilities may be reduced to a quarter-mile or less […]
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Area DNR pools and beaches open this weekend, lifeguards needed at pools
Southeastern Indiana — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says most public pools at state parks will open this weekend, along with DNR swimming beaches. The pools at Versailles and Clifty Falls state parks […]
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Summer Reading begins next week at Batesville Memorial Public Library
Batesville, IN — The Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday, June 1 at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Director Kim Porter says the program encourages reading during the summer months by offering incentives. Porter says the […]