Obituaries
Marvin Cook
Marvin E. Cook, 79, of Brookville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 following a four year battle with Alzheimer’s. Marvin was born in Connersville on October 17, […]
Month: June 2022
Local News
Patterson named 2022 RCCF President’s Award recipient
RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Dave Patterson, proprietor of Patterson’s Nursery in Holton, as the 2022 President’s Award recipient. The President’s Award is given to an organization […]
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Ribbon-cutting for new KDF mural set for Friday
BATESVILLE, IN — The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting at Kids Discovery Factory on Friday, July 1 st at 11:45 am to officially unveil the new mural on the outside of KDF, painted […]
Local Sports
Stanley, Hartley lead the way at Rushville Lion Pride 5K
The first of this year’s six Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC) events took place Saturday with the Lion Pride 5 K in Rushville. 18-year-old Kyle Stanley from Falmouth – which straddles the Rush/Fayette County line […]
Local Sports
Reds take two of three in the City By The Bay over the weekend
The Cincinnati Reds erupted for seven runs in the third inning to pound the Giants 10-3 Sunday in San Francisco to take two out of three games in the weekend series. The Reds sent 11 […]
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Brown wins Brookville Blazing Inferno Challenge
BROOKVILLE, IN — A hot wing eating champion was crowned Friday evening in Brookville as part of the festivities the night before CanoeFest. Craig Brown won the Brookville Blazing Inferno Challenge wing eating contest and […]
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Youth cooking skills developed at The Science Behind Cooking Camp
VERSAILLES, IN — The Science Behind Cooking Camp, an experiential learning opportunity through Genesis: Pathways to Success’ initiative, A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics), took place this past week. This […]
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Acra named Miss Decatur County 2022
GREENSBURG, IN — Ellie Acra was named Miss Decatur County at the 2022 pageant Friday night at Greensburg High School. Acra was crowned by 2021 Miss Decatur County Grace Reiger. Acra is a 2020 graduate […]
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First responders deal with a pair of serious weekend accidents
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Franklin County first responders dealt with a pair of serious accidents on Saturday. Air Care was called to a crash with injuries on Johnson Fork Road in the eastern part of […]
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ICO investigating kayaker’s death in private pond
HOLTON, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a kayaker after he was recovered from a private pond in Ripley County over the weekend. Conservation Officers were called to the 2800 block […]
Obituaries
Kelli Van Sweringen
Susan Kelli Van Sweringen (Yarber) left this earthly plane on the morning of 6/19/22. She lived with her brother Derek Yarber in Batesville, IN. Kelli (as she was commonly known) was born in Winchester, KY […]
Obituaries
Timothy “Tim” Lee Shannon, 66, Milan
Timothy Lee Shannon, 66, of Milan passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Tim was born on Tuesday, August 2, 1955 in Milan; son of Robert and Mary (Slayback) Shannon. […]