May 2022 – Page 25

Garfield “Gar” D. Eldridge, 76, Milan

May 6, 2022 Moore Funeral Homes

Garfield “Gar” David Eldridge, 76, of Milan passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 6, 2022. Gar was born on Sunday, December 2, 1945 in Ages, Kentucky; son of Dave and Pauline […]

Carol Sue Chapman

May 6, 2022 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Carol Sue Chapman, 80, of Dillsboro, Indiana, formerly of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born August 25, 1941, in Milan, IN, daughter of the late George Diefenbach and Eva (Lattire) […]

H.S. track recaps from Thursday, May 5; Batesville sweeps Ripley Co. titles

May 6, 2022 Annie Nunley

Batesville swept the Ripley County Championships. South Ripley was second in the girls while Milan was runner up in the boys. Girls team scores- Batesville 111, South Ripley 67, Jac-Cen-Del 42 and Milan 18. Boys […]

H.S. softball recaps from Thursday, May 5

May 6, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are high school softball recaps from Thursday, May 5. All games are varsity unless noted otherwise. There may be updates, so please check back. South Decatur defeated Morristown 11-6. The Cougars Lakota Henry […]

Obituary for Bernice “Charlene” Gray

May 6, 2022 Porter Oliger Pearson

Bernice Charlene Gray, born September 14, 1931 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Donald (Pete) and Mable Wise. […]

Golf recaps from Thursday, May 5

May 6, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are golf recaps from Thursday, May 5. There may be updates, so please check back. At Hillcrest, Greensburg bested Batesville 169-181. The Pirates Hunter Springmeyer was medalist with a 40. Teammate Parker Phillips […]

JCD Volleyball benefit ride is Sunday, May 22

May 6, 2022 Annie Nunley

Jac-Cen-Del Volleyball will host a Jeep/Side-by-Side benefit ride on Sunday, May 22 at the Ripley County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the ride starts at 12 noon. The cost is $25 for a […]

OA observes National Day of Prayer

May 6, 2022 Tom Snape

OLDENBURG, IN — The students and staff of Oldenburg Academy gathered as a school community for the National Day of Prayer Thursday (pictured). Everyone joined in prayers of thanksgiving and prayers of petition. The service […]

Ben Franklin III deemed irreparable

May 6, 2022 Tom Snape

METAMORA, IN — Officials at the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site said the Ben Franklin III Canal Boat, which ran in the canal at Metamora for 33 years, is considered irreparable. The boat cracked and […]

Wehr hired as Versailles Community Development Director

May 6, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — The Town of Versailles has hired Holly Wehr as Community Development Director. In her new role, Wehr will concentrate on developing community events, facilitating business attraction and retention, administering community services grants, […]

DNR Law Enforcement to host recruiting events in SE Indiana next weekend

May 6, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — DNR’s Division of Law Enforcement will host two conservation officer recruiting events on Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15 for District 9, which includes Ripley, Franklin, Decatur, Dearborn, Rush, Fayette, Union, […]

Carole Michel, 74, Osgood

May 6, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Carole Ann Michel, 74, of Osgood passed away at 5:20pm, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home. She was born in Batesville on April 13, 1948, the daughter of Melvin and Emma Lue Humphrey Michel. […]