Obituaries
Clova (Slone) Sparks, 96, Milan
Clova (Slone) Sparks of Milan passed away at the age of 96 at Ripley Crossing in Milan on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in Knott County, Kentucky on Monday, June 21, 1926, daughter of the […]
Year: 2023
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Cincinnati Reds road opener for Thursday postponed due to uncertain forecast
The Cincinnati Reds road opener scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia against the defending National League champion Phillies has been postponed until tomorrow due to an uncertain forecast. Tomorrow’s game will air on WRBI with […]
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Oldenburg Academy to hold Summer Volleyball Camp from June 5-8
Oldenburg Academy will be holding a Summer Volleyball Camp from June 5-8. Incoming 4th and 5th and 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to participate. The price to participate in the camp is $45. […]
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Robert Joseph Melrose Sr.
Robert Joseph Melrose, 48, of Aurora, IN, formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, in an accident in Aurora, IN. He was born May 29, 1974, in Columbus, OH., son of Roberta […]
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Leising chairs final Rural Caucus meeting of 2023 legislative session
(Statehouse) — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2023 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, April 5. The caucus spoke with the Indiana Department of Transportation Legislative Affairs […]
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Survey says over half of college students stressed to breaking point
(Statewide) — New findings confirm suspicions about the top reasons many students considered dropping out of college over the last six months. The Gallup and Lumina Foundation report, “Stressed Out and Stopping Out: The Mental […]
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Holcomb signs bill banning gender affirming care for transgender minors; ACLU sues
(Indianapolis, IN) — A bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender Indiana residents under 18 is now law after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the measure on Wednesday. Senate Bill 480 prohibits minors from having access to […]
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Low-water crossings, other places overwhelmed by heavy rain
(Southeastern Indiana) — Several areas of Southeastern Indiana were overwhelmed by the heavy rain that fell much of Wednesday. Threats of windy conditions and severe weather subsided, but flood advisories were posted and extended into […]
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Lester Lee Pierce
Lester Lee Pierce, 78, of Brookville, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Heritage House in Connersville. Lester was born on May 17, 1944, to Lesley and Stella Hunter Pierce. He was employed in […]
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North Decatur girls varsity track results from Senior Night
North Decatur varsity girls track had their Senior Night Tuesday, competing in 3-way meet against Rushville and South Decatur. Team Results Rushville 196 South Decatur 137 North Decatur 75 Individual Event Results Senior […]
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Cincinnati Reds series closer versus Chicago Cubs postponed
The rubber game of the Cincinnati Reds series with the Cubs on Wednesday was postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled as a split double header on Friday, September 1st. Game 1 will be the rescheduled […]
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Billy E. Warren, Sr., 82
Billy E. Warren, Sr., 82, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Billy was born on April 13, 1940, in Greensburg, IN. Billy married Lillian L. (Ledford) Warren on […]