Obituaries
Andrew Werner
Andrew James Werner, precious baby boy of Whitney Bee Werner and Josh Werner, was born into the arms of angels July 12, 2022. Although Andrew never spent any time on Earth he was very loved […]
Year: 2022
Obituaries
Joseph M. Van Winkle Sr.
Joseph Miller Van Winkle, 82, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born August 31, 1939, in Hamilton, OH, son of the late Ellis Van Winkle and Dixie […]
Local News
Lane closures begin Friday on U.S. 50 for pavement repairs
RIPLEY/DEARBORN COUNTIES, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to begin work on or after Friday, July 15, to repair concrete pavement along U.S. 50 in Ripley and Dearborn counties. […]
4-H Decatur
Tom Swain Showmanship Competition
Ten local youths participated in the 2022 Tom Swain Showmanship Competition in the Livestock Pavillion at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Tuesday evening. This year’s Grand Champion is Evan Graves. The Reserve Champion is Hope […]
4-H Decatur
Competitive eater beats the guys in Franks and Beans Eating Contest
GREENSBURG, IN — The 2022 Decatur County Fair ended Wednesday night with a Franks and Beans Eating Contest to celebrate National Beans and Franks Day. Competitive eater Michelle Lesco ate 5.34 pounds of Van Camp’s […]
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Water Main Break causing problems for Hoosier Hills customers in, around Morris
MORRIS, IN — The Hoosier Hills Regional Water District says a water main break on State Road 46 in the Morris area is causing low pressure or an outright interruption in water service. Because of […]
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IDOE releases results of study on COVID-19’s effect on Indiana students
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Education has presented updated findings from a study on COVID-19’s academic impact on student learning. The results show that while learning is stabilizing or recovering for many Indiana […]
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READI grant to support Ivy Tech 2.0 and Batesville High School industrial lab
BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community School Corporation in partnership with Ivy Tech and the City of Batesville is pleased to announce that Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding will be used […]
Obituaries
Alan Michael Connor, 27
Alan Michael Conner, 27, of St. Paul, Indiana passed away July 9, 2022. He was born to Melissa Hall and Michael Conner on August 3, 1994 in Shelbyville, Indiana. Alan loved music and will always […]
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Water Boil Advisory issued for part of Fairfield Causeway Road
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Fairfield Causeway Road west of Saltwell and Cave roads is under a Water Boil Advisory until further notice. The Franklin County Water Association says a break in water lines is to […]
Obituaries
Marilyn Knecht-Weller, 67
Marilyn Knecht-Weller, passed away at the age of 67 on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1954 in Sunman, Indiana as the daughter of Stanley and Margaret Knecht. Marilyn is survived […]
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Ivy Tech Community College establishes statewide apprenticeship hub
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Ivy Tech Community College recently received $4,736,976 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America program for its Expanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs (ERAP) project. The ERAP project establishes […]