February 2022 – Page 12

Milan School Board approves installation of multipurpose synthetic turf

February 17, 2022 Tom Snape

MILAN, IN — The Milan School Board has approved the installation of a multipurpose synthetic turf playing surface at the high school football field. “When we call it a multi-purpose use area, it certainly will […]

Person escapes serious injury after barn wall collapse in eastern Franklin County

February 17, 2022 Tom Snape

DREWERSBURG, IN — The Drewersburg Fire Department and Franklin County EMS were called to Squire Road late Wednesday morning after a barn wall collapsed on top of a person. The unidentified victim was removed from […]

It’s Cherry Thing-A-Ling time!

February 17, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Schmidt Bakery’s world-renowned Cherry Thing-A-Lings went on sale to the general public Thursday morning at 4:00. The treats are only available this time of year during Presidents Day weekend through Monday. This […]

More than 2,200 pounds of Skyline Chili products being recalled

February 17, 2022 Tom Snape

AUSTIN, IN — Approximately 2,205 pounds of Skyline Chili products are being recalled by Morgan Foods due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says the […]

Edna Marie (Westmeyer) Pieper, 97, Milan

February 16, 2022 Filter-Devries-Moore Funeral Home

Edna Marie Pieper, 97, of Milan passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Ripley Crossing in Milan with her loving family by her side. Edna was born on Saturday, March 8, 1924 in Ripley County; […]

EC’s Trabel earns IBCA Girls’ Basketball Player of the Week

February 16, 2022 Annie Nunley

East Central junior Josie Trabel was named the Week 15 IBCA Girls’ Basketball Player of the Week for District 3. In a 72-67 sectional championship victory against 8th ranked Columbus East, Trabel scored 36 points […]

ORVC weekly report ending February 12

February 16, 2022 Annie Nunley

Switzerland County’s Cam Craig was named the ORVC Boys Basketball Player of the Week for the period ending February 12th. Craig scored amassed 67 points and 28 rebounds over a three-game stretch for the Pacers. […]

Junior high girls basketball, boys wrestling recaps for February 15

February 16, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are girls junior high girls basketball recaps and one boys wrestling recap for February 15. The St. Louis fifth grade beat South Dearborn 29-10. Aggressive defense led to a lot of easy buckets […]

UPDATE: Woman dies after Guilford house fire

February 16, 2022 Tom Snape

GUILFORD, IN — A 51-year-old woman who was hospitalized following Monday’s house fire in Guilford has died. Dawn Clark passed away at UC Medical Center from injuries suffered in the blaze at the home on […]

Boehringer between Walnut and Main set to reopen Wednesday afternoon

February 16, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville says Boehringer Street between Walnut and Main streets in downtown Batesville will reopen this afternoon (Wednesday, February 16). Paul H. Rohe Construction received the bid for asphalt resurfacing […]

Mrs. Geneva L. (Tucker) Green

February 16, 2022 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mrs. Geneva L. (Tucker) Green, age 93, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on December 25, 1928 in Vevay, Indiana. She was born to the parents of George Dewey and Muriel (Romans) Tucker and was […]

Liz Leising named MMH President and CEO

February 16, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health has announced that Elizabeth “Liz” Leising has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by its Board of Directors. Leising has been serving as interim President and CEO […]