Obituaries
Thomas Earl Chadwell, age 75 Osgood
Thomas Earl Chadwell, age 75 of Osgood, passed away at the Waters in Batesville on October 25, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1947 the son of Samuel and Rosie (Tharp) in Owen County, […]
Month: October 2023
Obituaries
John Dennis Ross
John Dennis Ross Dec 6, 1944 – Oct 18, 2023 Obituary John was born in Batesville, Indiana, as the youngest of three, the older being twins, Howard Jr. (1930-2023) and Marylin (1930 – 1998). They […]
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East Central, other Indiana FFA students competing on the national stage
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana has 100 students from across the state competing at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis next week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. Eight members […]
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Batesville Tool & Die partners with BHS, Ivy Tech for freshman community day
(Batesville, IN) – The freshman class at Batesville High School had a community day on Tuesday, October 24. It started in the school auditorium to meet with Jostens for class rings before the students traveled […]
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United Way of Franklin, Ripley Counties kicks off Coats for Kids drive
(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties is gearing up for the annual Coats for Kids drive. For the past 32 years, this program has helped keep students in the community […]
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Indiana State Police partners with DEA for 25th Drug Take Back Day
(Statewide) – Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering for the 25th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The goal of the program is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft […]
Obituaries
Patricia Dells
Patricia Dells, age 81 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away October 19, 2023 at Vitas Hospice in Cincinnati. She was the daughter of John and Lyndall Boing, born June 12, 1942 in Batesville, Indiana. Pat graduated […]
Obituaries
Linda Sue Ogden, age 78 Osgood
Linda “Sue” Ogden, age 78 of Osgood, passed away at University Hospital in Cincinnati early on Tuesday October 24, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1945 the daughter of the late Dallas and Ellen […]
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DNR to stage Arbor Day poster contest for fifth grade students
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana schools are encouraged to have their fifth-grade students participate in an Arbor Day poster contest, helping students learn more about the important role of trees in the state’s urban and forest […]
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Ripley County fall property tax installment due next month
(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County Treasurer Lisa Vestal reminds residents that fall property taxes are due Monday, November 13. Payments can be made at the Treasurer’s Office in the Ripley County Government Annex in […]
Election - Decatur
Early voting hours set in St. Paul, Westport municipal elections
(Decatur County, IN) – Early voting for two Decatur County towns gets underway tomorrow (Thursday, October 26). Municipal elections will be held this year in St. Paul and Westport, where both Clerk-Treasurers races are contested. […]
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Osgood Police Dept. receives $2,500 for vests, security cameras
(Osgood, IN) – The Osgood Police Department has used two grants to purchase new equipment and other items. $2,500 was used to buy new bullet-proof vests and security cameras for the Osgood Community Center with […]