Obituaries
David Stoneking, 69, Versailles
David L. Stoneking, 69, of Versailles passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home. He was born at the Whitlatch Clinic in Milan on July 10, 1953, the son of William and Eva Jane […]
Year: 2023
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Safe Haven Baby Box to be dedicated in Sunman this weekend
Sunman, IN — A device used to allow mothers in peril to anonymously and securely give up their newborns without fear of arrest or prosecution will be dedicated in the area this upcoming weekend. State […]
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Leising’s utility reliability legislation headed to the Governor’s desk
Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Enrolled Act 9 would authorize the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to […]
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Crowdfunding campaign launched to add art, other amenities to Daren Baker Park
Milan, IN — Milan residents will soon improve their community gathering space if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by April 20, 2023. If successful, the project led by the Ripley County […]
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Greensburg, Dearborn Co. among future infrastructure project recipients
Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Monday that $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns, and counties across rural Indiana to invest in local road […]
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No one injured in trailer fire; Milan fire chief puts out call for volunteers
Milan, IN — No one was injured in a trailer fire on Wood Street in Milan last Friday. The cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation. The vacant trailer is listed as […]
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William A. Swain
William A. Swain, age 86 of Batesville, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Health Campus. Born June 8, 1936 in Hancock County Indiana, he is the son of Louise (Nee: Gressell) and Charles […]
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Evelyn Payne
Evelyn Payne, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at her home. Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, until she moved to Batesville to be closer family. She was the oldest of […]
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Stephen “Steve” Earl Peters, 70, Aurora
Stephen “Steve” Earl Peters, 70, of Aurora passed away Saturday, March 18th at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Steve was born Tuesday, June 6, 1952 in Lawrenceburg, son of Charles […]
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Clara “Beanie” Eileen (Piening) Rumsey, 91, Aurora
Clara Eileen “Beanie” (Piening) Rumsey of Aurora passed away at the age of 91 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Eileen was born on Thursday, March 10, 1932 in Cincinnati, […]
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Mrs. Linda Lee (Lapp) Stotridge
Mrs. Linda Lee (Lapp) Stotridge, age 77, of near Moorefield, Indiana, passed away at 8:59 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Linda was born on March […]
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Asphalt resurface project to begin this week in Ripley County
Ripley County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe plans to begin work this week on an $8 million asphalt resurface and small structure replacement project in Ripley County. Beginning on or […]