Obituaries
Mr. Larry Gene Peters
Mr. Larry Gene Peters, age 80, of Pleasant, Indiana, entered this life on July 13, 1941 in Vevay, Indiana. He was raised in Switzerland County and was the son of the late Dale A. and […]
Year: 2022
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Pipe replacement to close S.R. 229 through downtown Batesville later this month
BATESVILLE, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to close State Road 229 between Boehringer and Shrader streets in downtown Batesville on Monday, June 27, to complete a sewer pipe […]
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Milan American Legion, players brace for million dollar payout
MILAN, IN — Milan American Legion Post 235 is expecting another capacity crowd and then some for Monday night’s Treasure Hunt drawing, and for good reason. The jackpot stands at $1,080,400. The Treasure Hunt is […]
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Durham named SD Principal
WESTPORT, IN — Stewart Durham has been named South Decatur Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Durham has served as SD’s assistant principal for the past several years. He will take over in the big chair on […]
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Decatur County under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Noon Friday
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Decatur County until Noon Friday. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says large hail and damaging winds present the main threats, with lightning […]
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In Memoriam: George Halcomb
VERSAILLES, IN — Longtime Versailles businessman George Halcomb has passed away. Halcomb started and ran several businesses in Ripley County, including Halcomb Home Center, and served as President of the South Ripley School Board in […]
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Ordinance enforcement blitz takes place this weekend in Brookville
BROOKVILLE, IN — The Brookville Police Department is conducting an ordinance enforcement blitz this weekend. Officers will look for ordinance violations such as overgrown lawns, parking issues, abandoned properties, trailer/camper storage violations, and other nuisances. […]
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Indiana AG finalizing settlement with tax prep service over alleged deceptive advertising
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s Attorney General has finalized a $2.9 million settlement with TurboTax. The settlement comes after software company Intuit was accused of misleading and deceptive advertising. Todd Rokita joined several other state attorneys […]
Obituaries
Sharon Eisenshank
Sharon S. Eisenshank, 70, of Laurel, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. Sharon was born in Cincinnati on August 23, 1951, to John and Beulah Faulkner Combs. She graduated […]
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Doris Ann Schipper
Doris Ann (Gutzwiller) Schipper, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Aurora, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born April 15, 1943, in Batesville, IN, daughter of the late William Gutzwiller and Elizabeth […]
Local Sports
Golden Eagles by one over Shamrocks for boys golf state title
The IHSAA Boys Golf State Finals were held Tuesday and Wednesday at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. The 36-hole event was taken by Guerin Catholic who had a four-shot lead over Westfield after day […]
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Ribbon cuttings held for Walnut Street Variety Shop, Andrea Designs
BATESVILLE, IN — Walnut Street Variety Shop celebrated its move to a new location with a ribbon-cutting conducted Wednesday morning by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. The shop is located at 111 George Street […]