Obituaries
Sr. Judith Werner OSF
Sr. Judith Werner, formerly Sr. Bonaventure, age 78 of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Motherhouse. Born on July 1, 1943 in Batesville, she was the second […]
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Rebecca Lynn Deiwert, 49
Rebecca Lynn Deiwert, 49, of Greensburg, passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1972, in Greensburg, Indiana the daughter of Michael “David” Bennett and Elsie Goins (Blanton). Rebecca was a […]
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Jail inmate death under investigation
DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Indiana State Police is investigating the weekend death of a Decatur County Detention Center inmate. Sheriff Dave Durant says 52-year-old Ricky Hazelgrove was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday. Durant […]
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Local sorority presents books to newborns on Dr. Seuss Day
BATESVILLE, IN — Each year in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, the Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Batesville presents babies who are born that day with a set of books by the […]
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Leising’s FAFSA bill heads to Governor’s desk
STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the Governor for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act […]
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Janet Louise Maple, 85
Janet Louise Maple, 85, of Greensburg passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1937 in Decatur County, Indiana the daughter of Bertis and Rheba Kemper Parmer. Janet was a 1955 […]
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ISP conducting death investigation in Brownstown
BROWNSTOWN, IN — Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in a vehicle in Brownstown on Sunday. At approximately 2:30 pm, the Brownstown […]
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Area firefighters kept busy with weekend brush, structure fires
SOUTHEASTERN IN — It was a busy weekend for area firefighters. Dry conditions plus high winds and the burning of brush and other items equaled brush fires on Friday and Saturday. The Dillsboro Fire Department […]
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Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Jackson
Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Jackson, 80, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was born August 2, 1941, in Dearborn County, IN, daughter of the late Roscoe Hastings and Allie (Schmidt) Hastings. Jackie […]
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Milan Schools introduces Student Wellness Team
MILAN, IN — Late last spring, Milan Community Schools was awarded a $12,000 grant through the Indiana Department of Education. The grant was part of the Stop the Violence initiative to serve as a proactive […]
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Ripley County Reads Park Hop begins March 12
RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Reads is preparing for its annual Park Hop, which celebrates local parks and provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy time outdoors. This year’s program with story walks in participating […]
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Rosemary Frey, 87, Cedar Grove
Rosemary Frey, age 87, of Cedar Grove, Indiana died early Saturday morning March 5, 2022 at her residence in Cedar Grove following a lengthy illness. Born September 26, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the […]