January 2022 – Page 30

Norbert Farmer Jr.

January 5, 2022 Jackman Hensley Funeral Home

Norbert “Norb” Farmer Jr., age 65 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 7, 1956 in Batesville, Indiana the son of Norbert and […]

BCEF elects Cerniglia to serve on Foundation Board

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is pleased to announce the election of Marc Cerniglia to a three-year term on its board of directors. Cerniglia, a successful entrepreneur, and operational strategies expert […]

Frye files to run for re-election in House District 67

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State Representative Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has announced he has formally filed paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State’s office to run for re-election in House District 67. Frye said some of his […]

State accepts Decatur County vote center adoption

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan has accepted Decatur County’s plan to become a vote center county. “I am proud to see another Indiana county offer choice and flexibility to voters […]

Shell Building sale on hold due to potential buyer’s financing issues

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The sale of the Shell Building (pictured) on Merkel Road has been delayed. IKIO LED Lighting of Indianapolis received a 10-year tax abatement from Batesville City Council last month, with the sale […]

Howell announces candidacy for Decatur County Clerk

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Janet Howell has filed to run for Decatur County Clerk in the May 3 Republican primary election. Howell has worked in the Clerk’s Office as a Deputy Clerk since February 2009. […]

Overturned semi snarls traffic near Versailles; driver not hurt

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — There were no injuries reported when a tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday around 2:30 pm on State Road 129 near County Road 800 South near Versailles. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old […]

State Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, (pictured) is recovering at home after becoming re-infected with COVID-19, the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday. Box tested positive through a rapid test on […]

Owanna “Mickie” Stratton, 93, Versailles

January 5, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Owanna Lee (Mickie) Stratton, 93, of Versailles passed away at 9:15pm, Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born in Blue Ash, Ohio on October 6, 1928, the daughter of Norman […]

Tyson Library 2022 Bookmark Contest now open until early March

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — The annual Tyson Library Bookmark Contest is now open. Entries are being accepted from any child preschool-aged through grade 12. Each design should be about Tyson Library, books, or the fun and […]

Police Blotter 1/4/22

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

Another showdown over vaccine requirements possible at Statehouse; Democrats unveil agenda

January 5, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEHOUSE — Another showdown over vaccine requirements appears to be on the way at the Statehouse. Republican lawmakers began the 2022 legislative session Tuesday by fast-tracking a proposal to ban mandates in Indiana. House Speaker […]