Obituaries
Gary R. Hensley Sr.
Gary Randy Hensley Sr., 73, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born February 22, 1951, in Benham, KY, son of the late Hence Hensley and Edna (Harris) Hensley. Gary graduated […]
Year: 2024
Local News
Area Elementary and Junior High Named PLTW Distinguished Schools
(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community Schools has announced that Greensburg Elementary and Greensburg Junior High have been recognized as 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools. This honor is given to a select number […]
Local News
USPS Holding Local Job Fairs This Month
(Batesville/Osgood, IN) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will hold job fairs across Indiana in May, including two in the area later this month. The first will take place at the Batesville Post Office […]
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Three Local Schools Earn STEM Certification
(Decatur County, IN) – Three schools in Decatur County have earned STEM certification from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Greensburg Elementary (GES), North Decatur Jr./Sr. High and South Decatur Elementary successfully navigated the rigorous […]
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Hundley Named 9-1-1 Director
(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County is getting a new 9-1-1 Director. The search committee has recommended the appointment of Jon Hundley, effective immediately, at a starting salary of $53,000 a year. Hundley has spent […]
Election - General
It’s on to November for Primary Election Winners
(Southeastern IN) – The 2024 Indiana Primary Election is in the books, and it’s on to the General Election in November for Tuesday’s winners. Among the contested Republican races in Ripley County, incumbent coroner Jason […]
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Nasty Weather Hits SE Indiana
(Southeastern IN) – Strong to severe storms, and possibly tornados, hit Southeastern Indiana Tuesday night. Tornado warnings were issued for Ripley, Franklin, Decatur and Dearborn counties after radar indicated rotation. Parts of Franklin County plus […]
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Jim's Journal
Jim’s Journal, May 8th, 2024
Frankie Montas started for the Reds against the Diamondbacks Tuesday, and looked strong in his first pitching appearance since suffering a large forearm contusion caused by a batted ball. Montas struck out 7 Arizona batters […]
Obituaries
John Dudley, age 76 of Sunman
John Dudley, age 76, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 6, 2024. John was born to Leroy and Mildred (McHugh) Dudley on February 1, 1948, in Batesville, […]
Obituaries
June Walker, 88, New Marion
Marilyn June Walker, 88, of New Marion passed away at 11:00 p.m, Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born near New Marion on June 19, 1935, the daughter of Bernice and Eva […]
Obituaries
James W. Wallpe
James W. Wallpe, age 96 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. Born March 8, 1928, in Ripley County Indiana, he is the son of Elmer […]