February 2022 – Page 5

Local News

Local schools recognized for excellence in internships with 2022 IMPACT Awards

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A local student, teacher, and their schools received statewide recognition when the 16th Annual Indiana IMPACT Awards were presented by Work and Learn Indiana on Tuesday. Franklin County’s Shelby Rosenberger was named […]

Cindy Vanosdol, 68, Holton

February 24, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Cindy Vanosdol, 68 of Holton passed away at 1am, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born in Seymour on November 13, 1953 the daughter of Duard and Gertrude […]

Ellie Irvin, 87, Holton

February 24, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Eleanor (Ellie) Irvin, 87, of New Marion passed away at 10:21pm, Friday, February 18, 2022 at the St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. She was born Speedway, Indiana on September 19, 1934 the daughter of […]

Police across Indiana cracking down on dangerous, aggressive driving

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Starting this week, more than 200 state and local law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, February […]

Hospital Foundation of Decatur County reviews, looks ahead at Annual Meeting

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County, which provides financial support to Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s healthcare initiatives, held its Donor Appreciation-Annual Meeting Wednesday at the Greensburg Community Learning Center. Executive Director Mandy […]

Franklin County moves to Yellow as COVID numbers continue downward trend

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — Franklin County has moved from Orange to Yellow on the state’s COVID-19 metrics map. Ripley County stays in Yellow, but Decatur and Dearborn counties remain in Orange this week. The Indiana Department of […]

Alice Marie Wilmer Blodgett Obituary

February 24, 2022 Porter Oliger Pearson

Alice Marie Blodgett, 86, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Methodist Hospital. Born September 19, 1935 in Shelbyville. She was the daughter of Roscoe William and Fern Lucille (Metz) Kincade. Alice […]

Milan woman dies in two-vehicle crash in Dearborn County

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN — A Milan woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened on US 50 in western Dearborn County around 8:30 pm Tuesday. Indiana State Police say a semi pulling a trailer, […]

Robin L. Jones, 51, Lawrenceburg

February 24, 2022 Tom Snape

Robin L. Jones, 51, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born December 20, 1970, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of Rodney and Sheila (Stiles) Jones. Robin was a member of […]

HS boys basketball recaps from Tuesday, February 22

February 24, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are reported boys high school basketball recaps from Tuesday, February 22. There may be updates, so please check back. Milan got its second win of the season and did so on Senior Night […]

Trojans top Tigers in boys’ EIAC battle

February 24, 2022 Annie Nunley

Tuesday night in boys varsity basketball on WRBI, a strong third quarter by East Central propelled the host Trojans to a 47-34 victory over Lawrenceburg. The two EIAC clubs traded 3-point buckets during the first […]

Francis J. Connelly III

February 23, 2022 Weigel Funeral Home

Francis J. Connelly III, age 88 of Batesville, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Waters of Batesville. Born September 20, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is the son of Edith (Nee: Tuepker) and Francis […]