July 2023 – Page 22

Area hit with severe weather throughout the weekend

July 3, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – It was a rough weekend when it came to the weather. Strong to severe storms containing high winds and heavy rains hit several places, leaving behind downed trees and power lines – […]

J. Michael Kelly wins a Madison Race that finishes with an end-over-end flip.

July 2, 2023 Skylar Sigman

(Madison, IN) — An end-over-end flip of the Bucket List Racing entry from Snohomish, Washington, brought a stop to racing in today’s Indiana Governor’s Cup on the Ohio River. The remainder of the H1 Unlimited […]

Susan Charlene “Char” Bultman, age 67 Osgood

July 2, 2023 Neals Funeral Home

Susan Charlene “Char” Bultman, age 67, of Osgood passed away on Saturday July 1 surrounded by her family. Char was born in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late Marvin and Nell (Norris) Hall on […]

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Richards

July 2, 2023 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Richards, 70, of Aurora, IN, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Gene was born on Tuesday, July 15, 1952, in Aurora, IN; son of the late Ernest H. Richards and Mary Thelma […]

Robert R. “Bob” Walterman Jr.

July 1, 2023 Weigel Funeral Home

Robert R. Walterman, Jr., (Bob) sadly left us on June 30, 2023 following a lengthy battle with cancer at home with his family by his side. Bob was born on November 4, 1946 to Robert […]

Leising congratulates Schmidt Bakery on 60 years of service

July 1, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) honored Schmidt Bakery this week. Leising presented the bakery’s owners, Clem and Bertie Schmidt, with a Certificate of Congratulations on the business’s 60th anniversary on Thursday, June […]

Hensley named 2023 Franklin County 4-H Fair Queen

July 1, 2023 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – Royalty was recently crowned at the Franklin County 4-H Fair Queen and Princess Pageant. Jacoba Hensley will reign over this year’s fair as Queen; Paityn Freese was named 1st runner-up, and Madi […]

Deputies warn residents of phone scam involving spoofed FCSO phone number

July 1, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says someone is spoofing its phone number as part of several scams. Deputies say the scammers mask phone numbers to try and get information and money […]

Rush County Fair Report – Saturday, July 1st

July 1, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Rush County 4-H Fair on Saturday, July 1st, at 6 PM, it’s the Rouse Promotions Autocross and Demolition Derby. The Midway opens at 6 PM, and there is a wristband special […]