Obituaries
UPDATED Dana Dickerson, 50, Osgood
UPDATED Dana K. Dickerson, 50, of Osgood passed away at 11am, Friday, July 1, 2022 at Hospice West in Cincinnati. She was born in Lawrenceburg on March 4, 1972 the daughter of Dan and Karen […]
Year: 2022
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UPDATE: Flood Watch canceled
UPDATE: The Flood Watch issued for Southeastern Indiana has been canceled. The National Weather Service says flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Original story — SOUTHEASTERN IN — Ripley, Decatur, and Dearborn counties […]
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Mrs. Karen Elaine (Comer) Nickell
Mrs. Karen Elaine (Comer) Nickell, age 81, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 12, 1941 in Winchester, Indiana. She was raised in Winchester, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Allen Clyde […]
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Gladah T. Lawson – 93
Gladah T. Lawson, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away July 24, 2022. Gladah was born May 15, 1929 in Decatur County, Indiana to the late William Tatman and Martha Helen Myers Tatman. She was a […]
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Three people flown from 2-vehicle crash
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Several agencies and medical helicopters responded to a two-vehicle accident at the entrance to the Westport Dam at West County Road 1100 South and Layton Drive just before 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. […]
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ISP asked to investigate local PD accused of arresting potential council candidate
BROOKVILLE, IN — A local police department may come under the microscope after allegations surfaced about officers targeting and arresting a man for rape because they didn’t want him on the town council. Franklin County […]
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Flood Watch in effect until 8 pm
SOUTHEASTERN IN — Ripley, Decatur, and Dearborn counties are under a Flood Watch until tonight (Wednesday) at 8 pm. Franklin County is not included in the watch area. The National Weather Service says flash flooding […]
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“Help Wanted” sign is up at Batesville Fire & Rescue
BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville Fire & Rescue is hiring. The department is accepting applications for part-time EMTs and Paramedics. Applications can be picked up at the fire station on Catherine Street or online at the […]
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Local EMA receives Duke Energy Foundation grant
PLAINFIELD, IN — A local Emergency Management Agency was one of 47 EMAs to receive a total of $175,000 in microgrants from the Duke Energy Foundation. Decatur County EMA was awarded $2,800 to help increase […]
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UPDATE: Boil advisory for Canaan Utilties water customers in Ripley County lifted
UPDATE — The Boil Advisory that was issued Monday for Canaan Utilities water customers in the Versailles and Benham areas has been lifted. The utility says it is no longer necessary for customers in those […]
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Area under flood watches through Wednesday
SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Flood Watch has been issued for Ripley and Dearborn counties until 6 am Wednesday, and Decatur County is under a Flood Watch until Wednesday at 8 pm. The National Weather Service […]
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Meyerrose garners FOP endorsement in Decatur County Sheriff’s race
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Republican Decatur County Sheriff candidate Bill Meyerrose has picked up the endorsement of Greensburg Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #104. Meyerrose is a former Greensburg Police Chief and current Decatur County […]