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Hillenbrand to acquire German recycling solutions company

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville-based Hillenbrand, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Herbold Meckesheim for nearly $83 million. The transaction is expected to close in the 4th quarter of this year and is subject […]

WRBI/St. Louis Blood Drive collects large number of units

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Hoxworth Blood Center says the 20th Annual WRBI/St. Louis Parish Blood Drive on Wednesday collected the most units out of all the agency’s blood drives and donor centers that day. During the […]

Funds approved for Indiana Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Secretary of State Holli Sullivan has announced the allocation of funds that will allow for the purchase of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPAT) for counties, ensuring a paper record for all […]

Thelma (Martin) Holt, 81, Milan

June 30, 2022 Moore Funeral Homes

Thelma (Martin) Holt, 81, of Milan passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Thelma was born on Monday, February 24, 1941 to Joseph […]

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Two new troopers assigned to the ISP Versailles Post

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — This week, two new Indiana State Troopers reported for duty to the Indiana State Police Post in Versailles. The troopers are from a class of 18 recruits who graduated from the 82nd […]

Decatur County man killed in tractor accident

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A Decatur County man was killed in a mowing accident Wednesday night west of Adams. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says responders were called around 9:37 pm to a report of […]

Jossie Johnson, 83, Osgood

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

Jossie Lee (Fryer) Johnson 83 of Osgood, IN passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born January 6, 1939, in Dearborn County, Indiana to Edward Clarence Fryer and Celie Jane (Nolan) Fryer. She married […]

IDOH reports first West Nile case of 2022

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the detection of the first West Nile virus case of 2022 in a Lake County resident. Due to […]

Closure planned on S.R. 3 for box culvert replacement in Decatur County

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to close State Rad 3 on or after Tuesday, July 5, for a box culvert replacement project in Decatur County. Contractors […]

Debra L. (Fox) Ashcraft, 67, Aurora

June 30, 2022 Moore Funeral Homes

Debra L. Ashcraft (née Fox), 67, of Aurora, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, after a brave and courageous second battle with leukemia. Debra, who was affectionately […]

United Way of Franklin County steps up with gasoline relief

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — With gas prices continuing to increase, United Way of Franklin County (UWFC) board members saw a need to act quickly to help individuals who have been affected. “The Board of Directors felt strongly […]

Democrats pick Pruett to run in House District 73

June 30, 2022 Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — Decatur County Democratic Party Chair Mimi Pruett has been selected to run for state representative in the newly redrawn Indiana House District 73, which now includes parts of Decatur, Jennings, Bartholomew, and […]