Obituaries
Ruth Mary Kern
Ruth Mary Langley Kern passed away peacefully at her home in Aurora on March 20, 2023, on her 102nd birthday. She was born March 20, 1921 and lived the 102 years of her life in […]
Month: March 2023
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More than $300 K in energy bill help available for Duke Indiana customers
Plainfield, IN — More than $300,000 in financial assistance is available to Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills. The funding is made possible through Duke Energy’s Share the […]
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Deborah Marsh-Niccum, 63, Dillsboro
Deborah Marie Marsh-Niccum, 63, of Dillsboro passed away at 7:30p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born in Louisville on July 31, 1959 the daughter of Harold and Geneva Loyd […]
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David Stoneking, 69, Versailles
David L. Stoneking, 69, of Versailles passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home. He was born at the Whitlatch Clinic in Milan on July 10, 1953, the son of William and Eva Jane […]
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Safe Haven Baby Box to be dedicated in Sunman this weekend
Sunman, IN — A device used to allow mothers in peril to anonymously and securely give up their newborns without fear of arrest or prosecution will be dedicated in the area this upcoming weekend. State […]
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Leising’s utility reliability legislation headed to the Governor’s desk
Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Enrolled Act 9 would authorize the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to […]
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Crowdfunding campaign launched to add art, other amenities to Daren Baker Park
Milan, IN — Milan residents will soon improve their community gathering space if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by April 20, 2023. If successful, the project led by the Ripley County […]
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Greensburg, Dearborn Co. among future infrastructure project recipients
Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Monday that $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns, and counties across rural Indiana to invest in local road […]
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No one injured in trailer fire; Milan fire chief puts out call for volunteers
Milan, IN — No one was injured in a trailer fire on Wood Street in Milan last Friday. The cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation. The vacant trailer is listed as […]
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Obituaries
William A. Swain
William A. Swain, age 86 of Batesville, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus. Born June 8, 1936 in Hancock County Indiana, he is the son of Louise (Nee: Gressell) and Charles […]
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Evelyn Payne
Evelyn Payne, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at her home. Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, until she moved to Batesville to be closer family. She was the oldest of […]