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Robert Dale Hockersmith – 84 of North Vernon

February 10, 2023 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Robert Dale Hockersmith, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Willow Crossing Health & Rehab Center in Columbus. He was born on May 6, 1938 in Greensburg, […]

Mark Allen Buening, 61

February 10, 2023 Porter Oliger Pearson

We are sad to announce that Mark Allen Buening, age 61, passed away on February 6, 2023 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Maurice and Mary Jane Buening, his […]

Ronald “Ron” E. Buchanan, 88, Harrison, Ohio

February 10, 2023 Moore Funeral Homes

Ronald “Ron” E. Buchanan, 88, of Harrison, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Hospice of Cincinnati. Ron was born on Sunday, December 9, 1934 in North Bend, Ohio; son of Charles […]

Young boys celebrate reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

February 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — Tyson Library hosted a celebration Wednesday, February 9 for three young patrons who have recently finished reading 1,000 books before they started Kindergarten. Josiah Evans, son of Rachel and Josh Evans; AJ […]

ORVC Girls Basketball Awards for 2022-2023 season

February 10, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The ORVC Girls Basketball all-conference team and award winners were announced on Thursday. Congratulations to all area players and coaches who achieved honors. Area Players named to the ORVC All-Conference Girls Basketball Team Emily […]

Stephen Todd Simpson, 51, Piggott, Arkansas

February 10, 2023 Moore Funeral Homes

Stephen Todd Simpson, 51, of Piggot, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Stephen was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1971 in Connersville; son of Orlie […]

Local Sports

South Ripley boys varsity basketball falls to Seymour at home

February 10, 2023 Skylar Sigman

On Thursday night, the South Ripley boys varsity basketball fell behind 25-9 at the half and were never able to fully recover, falling to Class 4A Seymour 51-43. The top scorers for the Raiders were […]

6th Grade St. Louis Girls Basketball vs. Greendale

February 10, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The Lady Cardinals faced another experienced, physical, and fast opponent in the Lady Tigers of Greendale Thursday night. They had a battle on their hands from start to finish. The Lady Cardinals ended the first […]

5th Grade St. Louis Girls Basketball vs. Greendale

February 10, 2023 Skylar Sigman

On Thursday night, the 5th grade Lady Cardinals faced the physical Greendale Tigers. The Lady Cardinals started fast in the first quarter getting out to a 4-0 lead. They entered halftime with a 6-0 lead. […]

Batesville JV Boys Basketball drops a close one to Rushville

February 10, 2023 Skylar Sigman

The Batesville boys junior varsity basketball team fell to Rushville 45-42 Thursday night. The Bulldogs led 33-29 heading into the 4th quarter, but were outscored by the Lions 16-9 in the 4th. Box Score Batesville […]

Temporary restrictions to be in place on U.S. 50 in Aurora next week

February 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Aurora, IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation says traffic restrictions will be in place next week on U.S. 50 in Aurora. On Monday (February 13), Michiana and Duke Energy will work together to repair […]

New Marion area home destroyed by fire

February 10, 2023 Tom Snape

New Marion, IN — Several fire departments battled flames and gusty winds when they were called to a house fire on County Road 600 South near New Marion Thursday morning. The windy conditions made firefighting efforts […]