Obituaries
Joseph David Upton
Joseph David Upton, 64, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born January 29, 1959, in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Boin H. Upton and Beatrice (Combs) Upton. He served […]
Month: February 2023
Local News
UPDATE: High Wind Warning in effect until 7 tonight
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties until 7 pm. Forecasters say wind gusts of 55 mph are possible, which could bring down trees and power […]
Local News
Legislature considering bill requiring financial literacy for Indiana high school graduates
Statehouse — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) would require Indiana high school graduates to have some measure of financial literacy. Senate Bill 35 would add a personal finance course requirement in […]
Election - Ripley
Ripley County city, town candidates gearing up for 2023 municipal elections
Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Clerk’s Office has released the list of candidates who have filed to run in city and town elections this year. The following are on the ballot in the City […]
Local News
Decatur County Commissioners approve temporary springtime road closure
Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Commissioners voted this week to approve the annual springtime closure of County Road 250 West between Base and Vandalia roads. 250 West will be shut down from May 25 […]
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Indiana family farmers want more say in federal Farm Bill
Statewide — Agriculture advocates in Indiana say the upcoming reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill should emphasize serving community needs, not corporate interests. The new Farm Bill will shape what happens in agriculture for the […]
Local News
Leising recognizes 4-H students at the Statehouse
Statehouse — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed 4-H students to the Statehouse on Tuesday, February 7. Leising presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 15, which recognizes 4-H students for their accomplishments as youth leaders. The 4-H […]
Local News
Two northern Dearborn County residential burglaries under investigation
West Harrison, IN — The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of residential burglaries in the northern part of the county. Deputies responded to calls in West Harrison on the 25,500 block of […]
Obituaries
Sandra Koch
Sandra “Sandy” Koch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born April 17, 1951 in Batesville, she is the daughter of Leonida (Nee: Kellerman) and Gilbert Munchel. She married Ron […]
Obituaries
Noah E. Seals, 26
Noah Edward Seals of Greensburg, Indiana passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023 at 26 years old. The son of Richard and Sandy (Collins) Seals was born on April 27, 1996 in Batesville, IN. The […]
Obituaries
Dennis J. Lecher, 80
Dennis John Lecher, 80, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his residence. Born, August 22, 1942 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of George and Johanna (Rudolf) Lecher. Dennis worked […]
Local Sports
North Decatur 7th Grade Girls basketball defeats Milan on Tuesday night
The 7th grade Lady Chargers basketball team got the 33-25 win over Milan on Tuesday night, bringing their record to 3-5. Scoring for the Chargers: Sophie Rohls- 21 Brynlee Green- 8 Brooklyn White- 4 […]