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W. Thomas Porter, 82

June 23, 2022 Porter Oliger Pearson

Thomas Porter, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus. He was born November 3, 1939, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son of John Henry and Rose (Tumilty) Porter. […]

Pat Daily, 90, Versailles

June 23, 2022 Stratton-Karsteter

Nettie “Pat” Daily, 90, of Versailles passed away at 11:10pm, Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home. She was born at Cove Hill in Carroll County, Kentucky on May 10, 1932 the daughter of Joseph […]

Batesville Baseball hands out end of season awards

June 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Hardware was handed out at the recent Batesville High School Baseball end-of-season awards banquet. The Bulldog Award winner was Zach Wade. Jack Grunkemeyer won the Pitcher and Hitter awards and team MVP honors. All-EIAC team […]

DCCF Women and Girls grant applications now being accepted

June 23, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Are you part of an organization that supports women and girls in Decatur County? If so, your group may be eligible for a special grant from the Decatur County Community Foundation […]

Batesville to host ISO performance, fireworks display

June 23, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville, Batesville Area Arts Council, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), and Hillenbrand, Inc., will host the Star-Spangled Indianapolis Symphony on June 30. This free event is open to the public […]

Local News

All four area counties see jobless rate increases in May

June 23, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — All four area counties saw an increase in their unemployment rates in May. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Decatur County had the lowest local jobless rate in May at […]

Local News

Governor calls special session to return $1Billion to Hoosier taxpayers

June 23, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb on Wednesday signed a proclamation calling a special session for the General Assembly to convene on July 6 to take action on his plan to return more than $1 […]

Michael Allen Heiob

June 22, 2022 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Michael Allen Heiob, 40, of Brookville died on Tuesday, June 21 at his residence. Michael was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 6, 1982, to Victor J. and Deborah Caldwell Heiob. He graduated form Franklin […]

Raleigh “Junior” Gutapfel

June 22, 2022 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Raleigh “Junior” Gutapfel, age 93, of Sunman passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born October 13, 1928, in Lawrenceville, IN, a son to Raleigh Louis and Bertha Hildebrand […]

Jackie Wyrick, 63

June 22, 2022 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Jackie Wyrick, of Adams, Indiana passed away at home on June 11, 2022. Jackie was born in March 17, 1959 in Kentucky to Pearl and John Wyrick. Jackie is survived by his wife, Beverly Wyrick, […]

Peach fundraiser scrubbed after late frost, hail storm damages crop

June 22, 2022 Tom Snape

NEW POINT, IN — The New Point Volunteer Fire Department has been forced to cancel this year’s peach fundraiser. The orchard in Georgia that raises the peaches was hit with a late frost in the […]

Ripley County jail employee wins million dollar jackpot

June 22, 2022 Tom Snape

MILAN, IN — After nearly a year, a winner was picked Monday night in the Milan American Legion Treasure Hunt. Taylor Waldman, who works at the Ripley County Jail, drew the lucky #19 that earned […]