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Oldenburg Academy students attend Hoosier Girls State

August 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – This summer, three students from Oldenburg Academy participated in Hoosier Girls State at Trine University in Angola. Designed to empower young women with a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement, the program provided […]

Gov. Holcomb announces historic $30M funding for school safety

August 30, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb has announced the approval of more than $29.8 Million in matching state grants for school safety. Earlier this year, the Indiana General Assembly approved Gov. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level […]

Reds record just one hit in 6-1 loss to Giants

August 30, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The Cincinnati Reds (68-66) were almost held hitless by San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb in Tuesday night’s 6-1 road loss. The Reds’ lone hit came with two outs in the ninth on a […]

Audrey Hornberger, age 81, of Sunman

August 29, 2023 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Audrey Louise Hornberger, of Sunman was born on September 6, 1941, in Batesville, a daughter to Robert and Helen Cook Schene. She graduated from Batesville High School and later married Lester Hornberger, and together they […]

Jeremy A. Branstetter, 44, Metamora

August 29, 2023 Philips & Meyers

Jeremy A. Branstetter, age 44, of Metamora, Indiana died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence in Metamora following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born September 30, 1978 in Oxford, Ohio he was the son […]

Man charged in accidental shooting of 10-year-old boy at local truck stop

August 29, 2023 Tom Snape

(St. Paul, IN) – A 10-year-old boy is recovering and a man is facing charges after an accidental shooting at the Love’s Truck Stop on U.S. Highway Old 421 in St. Paul on Saturday evening. […]

Leo C. Kittle

August 29, 2023 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Leo Cornelius Kittle, 99, passed at his home on August 27th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 8, 1924 in Ohio County to the late Carl Rockefeller and Katharine (Libbert) Kittle […]

Carolyn Jean Richardson, 78

August 29, 2023 Annie Nunley

Carolyn Jean Richardson, 78, of Spencer IN, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Carolyn was born in Ripley County, IN on July 11, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert and Belva (Greene) Rector. […]

North Decatur Girls Varsity Golf Finishes 2nd Place Against Milan and South Ripley

August 29, 2023 Annie Nunley

Monday evening the North Decatur girls golf team faced Milan and South Ripley at North Brach on Bridge. Milan won the match with a team score of 217. The Chargers finished 2nd with a season […]

North Decatur Volleyball Defeats Tri High

August 29, 2023 Annie Nunley

North Decatur Varsity and JV Volleyball easily handled both of their games Monday night against Tri High Varsity and JV! Varsity is now 5-4 on the season and JV is now 4-1. For Varsity, the […]

DCREMC linemen demonstrate skills at Indiana Electric Co-op Lineman Rodeo

August 29, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Collin Crabtree, Larry Downey, and Joe Vanderbur from Decatur County REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held August 24 and 25 in Danville. Crabtree placed 3rd overall in the […]

Lillian (Boggs) Davis, 81, of Dillsboro

August 29, 2023 Annie Nunley

Lillian (Boggs) Davis, 81, of Dillsboro, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at her residence. Lillian was born in Partridge, KY on June 1, 1942, a daughter of the late Fancie (Cornett) Boggs […]