Obituaries
Gina “Helton” Shell
Gina “Helton” Shell, 62, of Aurora, IN, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, in Florence, KY. She was born February 24, 1961, in Torrance, CA, was the daughter of Jack Pratchard and Nita (Collins) Pratchard. […]
Year: 2023
Obituaries
Kathleen E. Jones
Kathleen E. Jones, age 82 of Batesville, Indiana, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. Born July 12, 1940, she is the daughter of Viola (Nee: Stang) and Raymond Wahman. […]
Local News
Safe Passage receives $20K ICJI grant
(Batesville, IN) – Safe Passage, Inc. has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). A total of $500,000 was awarded to 25 Indiana non-profits to provide emergency shelter and services […]
Obituaries
Garry Gene Holder, 81, Rising Sun
Garry Gene Holder, 81, of Rising Sun, IN passed away on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Garry was born in Milan, IN on December 11, 1941, a son of the late Margaret (Frazier) Holder and Howard […]
Local Sports
Reds defeat Orioles to snap 3-game losing streak
The Cincinnati Reds snapped their three-game losing streak on Tuesday night, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in game 2 of the series. Rookie Andrew Abbott continues to be a bright spot for the Reds’ pitching […]
Local News
“Operation Dry Water” in effect July 1-3
(Statewide) – In an effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Indiana Conservation Officers will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water national campaign, […]
Local News
Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tournament raises $35,500
(Greensburg, IN) – The 29th annual Decatur Golf Tournament benefitting Our Hospice of Central Indiana pulled in an estimated $35-thousand, 500. Twenty-four teams and 96 golfers hit the links at Greensburg Country Club on June […]
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IU Law Prof: SCOTUS creates voting rights “ripple effect”
(Statewide) – District lines for Indiana’s nine congressional districts are locked in through 2030, but U.S. Supreme Court decisions spell out to state lawmakers they do not have ultimate control over drawing those lines. The […]
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A number of new state laws take effect this weekend
(Statewide) – This Saturday is July 1, which means new laws will take effect in Indiana. Among them: Pharmacists who undergo mandatory training can prescribe birth control pills, patches, or rings to adults for up […]
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Multi-county Republican caucus to select retiring local state rep’s replacement
(Statehouse) – As a result of State Representative Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) announcing his retirement, a state party caucus will be held to determine who will serve out his unexpired term. Frye announced this week he […]
Local News
Flames destroy detached storage building
(Greensburg, IN) – No one was injured when flames hit a building in Greensburg on Saturday. Fire Chief Nate Stoermer says the blaze at 806 West Washington Street was a detached storage building that was […]
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Deputies investigating several rental property scams
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several scams from Facebook Marketplace involving rental properties. Deputies say the homes that are posted as being for rent actually are not for rent […]