Obituaries
George William Niemeyer, 85
George William Niemeyer, 85, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born November 2, 1937, in Utica, NY, the son of the late John Niemeyer and Dorothy […]
Year: 2023
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North Decatur varsity baseball’s big third inning leads to easy win over Southwestern Shelby
North Decatur varsity baseball sailed to an easy victory over Southwestern Shelby 16-2 on Thursday. The Chargers fired up the offense in the first inning, scoring one run on a Xander Jones single. In the […]
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North Decatur boys varsity golf has good showing in home match at North Branch
The Chargers boys varsity golf team played at home versus Southwestern Shelby on Thursday. The Spartans only fielded three golfers on the night, so they were unable to record a team score. The teams played […]
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Kynadee Bode strikes out 10 in Milan softball’s shutout win over Southwestern Hanover
Kynadee Bode had all the right stuff on the mound for Milan varsity softball on Thursday, allowing zero runs in a 13-0 win over Southwestern Hanover High School. Bode was also a standout at the […]
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Commissioner Kristina Box to retire from Indiana Department of Health
(Indianapolis, IN) – Dr. Kristina Box has notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb that she will retire as state health commissioner of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) effective May 31. Gov. Holcomb has appointed IDOH’s […]
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Ripley Youth Outreach now accepting Change Ripley County grant applications
(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley Youth Outreach, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation, is accepting applications for their Change Ripley County Grant. Applicants between the ages of 13 and 23 can apply for […]
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New state budget doubles INvets’ annual funding for veteran engagement
(Statehouse) – INvets, a nonprofit organization that matches veterans and their families with critical Indiana career opportunities, has announced that the State of Indiana is awarding INvets additional funding to celebrate the program’s rapid success […]
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AG Rokita asks Hoosiers to report signs of human trafficking
(Indianapolis, IN) – Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. Unfortunately, large events bringing throngs […]
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Portions of Adena Trace will open to mountain bikes next weekend
(Brookville, IN) – Brookville Lake will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 20, at 11 am to celebrate the opening of portions of its Adena Trace Trail to mountain bikes. The event will take […]
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MMH Foundation celebrates Day of Giving
(Batesville, IN) – The Margaret Mary Health Foundation (MMHF) is kicking off its annual Day of Giving today (May 12) as part of National Hospital Day. National Hospital Day was officially declared by former President […]
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16-year-old accused of throwing rock that injured Fed Ex driver near St. Paul
(Decatur County, IN) – A 16-year-old boy is accused of throwing a rock through the windshield of a Fed Ex semi near St. Paul last month, which left the driver semiconscious. Travis Hampton was westbound […]
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Reds close out series with shutout win over Mets
The hot-start by the Cincinnati Reds offense led to an easy 5-0 win on Thursday afternoon. 4 of the 5 runs scored by the Reds came in the first inning. Jake Fraley knocked in the […]