Obituaries
Larry “Paul” Simers
Larry “Paul” Simers age 77 of Holton passed away on Friday October 15. He was born on June 17, 1944, the son of the late Bud and Francis (Young) Simers in Delaware. Paul grew up […]
Year: 2021
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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell
STATEWIDE — Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday, […]
Obituaries
Richard Corwin “Dick” Reed, 85
Richard Corwin “Dick” Reed, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Richard was born on January 16, 1936 in Greensburg, Indiana, son of Francis W. “Nick” Reed and Harriett Frances Taylor Reed. Richard graduated […]
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Osgood man’s death under investigation
HOLTON, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Holton. Deputies, Ripley County EMS, and Holton firefighters responding to 7100 West Washington Street Friday morning shortly before 9:30 found 77-year-old Larry […]
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Street, stormwater upgrades continue in Batesville
BATESVILLE, IN — Paul H. Rohe Company is milling on Mitchell Avenue in Batesville prior to paving. The street is open but motorists should be cautious around workers. Also, Mulberry Street from Columbus Avenue to […]
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Next Level Connections broadband requests total over $606 million
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on Monday announced the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant program has received more than 250 letters of intent requesting a total of more than […]
Obituaries
Ray Eugene Cable, 86
Ray Eugene Cable, 86, of Batesville passed away October 15, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Ray was born August 26, 1935 to Marion and Opal (Banta) Cable. He was raised in Spiceland and […]
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Chalktoberfest 2021 called a huge success
RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF), through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, hosted the 2nd annual Chalktoberfest on October 9th. Chalktoberfest is a competitive chalk art contest for students in […]
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Legal Aid to conduct free legal phone clinic Tuesday
COLUMBUS, IN — Legal Aid District 11 will hold another free legal advice phone clinic for residents in its eight-county district on Tuesday (October 19). The district includes Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, […]
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Nearly 110 COVID-positive patients admitted to MMH since August 1
BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say 15 COVID-positive patients were admitted last week, bringing the total since August 1 to 108 patients. MMH currently has 27 patients on the Medical/Surgery floor, with […]
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Sunday is the last day to see Umbrella Sky
BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Area Art Council (BAAC) would like to get the word out that the last day to see the Batesville Umbrella Sky Project will be Sunday, October 24th. The last scheduled […]
Local Sports
2022 Boys and Girls Basketball Sectional Sites chosen by IHSAA
The IHSAA has approved the Basketball Sectional Tournament sites for the upcoming 2021-22 hoops season. Of local interest for the girls, East Central will play at 4A Bloomington North. That sectional also includes Bloomington South, […]