January 2024 – Page 14

Richard Wayne “Dick” Detmer, 81, Osgood

January 21, 2024 Moore Funeral Homes

Richard Wayne “Dick” Detmer, 81, of Osgood passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Margaret Mary Health Campus. Dick was born on Saturday, October 3, 1942, in Milan; son of Elmer and Lauretta (Gilmore) […]

Living better with support

January 20, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – A self-professed skeptic of doctors and healthcare workers, Lonnie Lacey achieved life-changing results that all started with one introduction. Dr. Arthur Alunday introduced Lonnie to Matt Weber, PharmD, during Lonnie’s regular wellness […]

Local News

United Way and partners connect community to mental health and wellbeing

January 20, 2024 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – As part of its 2023 community investment process, United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties granted funds to several community partners in the area working to improve mental health. Franklin County and […]

CMHC announces rebranding, changes name to INcompass Healthcare

January 20, 2024 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and Harmony Health announced they will be rebranding, which includes a new name, logo, and promise, as part of their efforts to provide exceptional healthcare services to […]

Jim’s Journal, January 20th, 2024

January 20, 2024 Jim Williams

That early Friday snowstorm closed quite a few schools across southeastern Indiana, calling off a bunch of basketball games in the process. None of the schools we cover had girls’ games scheduled for Friday night, […]

Batesville Girls Varsity Basketball Defeats Rushville

January 19, 2024 Annie Nunley

The Batesville High School girls varsity basketball team posted a 54-36 win over Rushville. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead only to have the Lions battle back and tie the game at 16-16. […]

Paul Messerschmidt

January 19, 2024 Meyers Funeral Home

Paul Messerschmidt, 58, of Batesville, passed away January 18, 2024. He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer in 2022. The son of Ruth (Schneider) and Leroy Messerschmidt, he was born on May 9, 1965 in […]

John C. Hutchinson

January 19, 2024 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

SERVICE UPDATE…SERVICE UPDATE….SERVICE UPDATE January 15, 2024, John Charles Hutchinson, 84, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Cindy (Huss) and his family at his side. John was born on […]

Weiler named BCSC Health Director

January 19, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Area resident Carli Weiler has been selected as the new Director of Health and Wellness for the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC), announced superintendent Paul Ketcham. Weiler was formally approved for the […]

Decatur County receives election improvement grant from Sec. of State

January 19, 2024 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Secretary of State Diego Morales continues visiting Indiana counties to hand deliver election improvement grants. One of his stops on Thursday was Decatur County, where he met with Clerk Janet Howell […]

Local Sports

Lady Chargers Visit Milan

January 19, 2024 Annie Nunley

The Lady Chargers traveled south on Thursday night to face off against the Milan Indians. The team came away with the win 50-36. The team led by 10 at half time 31-21 before extending the […]

The Boys 8th Grade Eagles Lose to the Tigers

January 19, 2024 Annie Nunley

This year Jac-Cen-Del hosted the SEI Championship. In the 8th Grade game, Jac-Cen-Del played Greendale (Lawrenceburg) . At the end of the first quarter Eagles 11-4 Tigers. Pindell 6, Maloney 4, Yeggy 2, Johnson 2. […]