Obituaries
Hazel Ann Stamper
Ms. Hazel Ann Stamper, age 44, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on February 10, 1979 in Hazard, Kentucky. She was the daughter of, Elzie Stamper and Connie (Chaney) Hawkins. She was raised in Jackson, […]
Year: 2023
Local Sports
North Decatur 8th grade girls basketball falls to St. Mary’s
The Lady Chargers 8th grade team lost to St. Mary’s last night. The final score was 40-28. Scoring for North Decatur were Sophie Rohls with 14 points, Miley Scudder with 7 points, Madison Rohls with […]
Obituaries
Judith “Judy” A. (Sparks) Thompson, 70, Milan
Judith “Judy” A. (Sparks) Thompson, 70, of Milan passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Ripley Crossing. Judy was born Sunday, May 11, 1952 in Milan; daughter of Sherman “Cliff” and Norma (Waldon) Sparks. […]
Local News
Man struck and killed while attempting to push disabled vehicle
Greendale, IN — A man is dead after he was struck and killed Thursday night while trying to push a disabled vehicle on US 50 in Greendale. Indiana State Police troopers say a 2010 Kia […]
Local Sports
North Decatur 7th grade girls basketball earns OT win over St. Mary’s
The 7th grade North Decatur Lady Chargers beat St. Mary’s 25 – 24 in overtime Thursday night, improving their record to 4-8 on the season. Scoring for the Chargers: Sophie Rohls- 14 Brooklyn White- 9 […]
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Polar Plunge for Special Olympics set for Saturday at Versailles State Park lake
Versailles, IN — They’ll be “Freezin’ for a Reason” when the 16th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn goes off Saturday at Versailles State Park. The event involves plungers raising a […]
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Legislative update to be held in Greensburg Saturday morning
Greensburg, IN — The 2023 Decatur County Legislative Update will be held Saturday from 8:30 until 10 am in the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room. Residents will be able to ask questions and hear from […]
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IN legislature advances bill to improve seniors’ access to SNAP benefits
Statehouse — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for people older than 60 or those with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s anti-hunger program, formerly […]
Local News
Man charged with attacking teenage basketball player
Laurel, IN — A Connersville man is facing a criminal charge after he allegedly attacked a teenage basketball player following a game in Laurel last month. Merle Seeley has been charged in Franklin County with […]
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Milan School Board recognizes recent student accomplishments
Milan, IN — The Milan School Board this week recognized several students for their recent accomplishments. The four high school wrestlers who took part in the New Castle semistate last Saturday – sophomores Matthew Baylor, […]
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Westport Town Council approves ordinance to operate Community Building
Westport, IN — Westport Town Council approved an ordinance this week that allows for the town council to operate the Westport Community Building. This includes the town council overseeing the appointment of board members who […]
Obituaries
Matthew Douglas Merritt, 51
Matthew Douglas Merritt, 51, of Greensburg passed away on February 16, 2023 at The Waters of Batesville. He was born on June 8, 1971, in Greensburg, the son of Roxie Merritt and grandson of Willa […]