April 2024 – Page 18

Bill Walker, age 86, of Sunman

April 9, 2024 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Billy Merrit Walker, of Sunman, was born on February 28, 1938, in McLean County, Kentucky, a son to Robert and Rhinetta Green Walker. He graduated from Mclean County High School in Sacramento, Kentucky and went […]

Drivers Reminded to Put Away Distractions Behind the Wheel

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is reminding drivers to put away distractions while behind the wheel. It’s part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) high-visibility enforcement effort […]

Batesville Council to Consider Amending Farm Animal Ordinance

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council on Monday night directed City Attorney Blaine Timonera to draft a clarifying amendment to the current ordinance restricting farm animals from being kept at residences within the city limits. […]

Helen Schmerr, 85, Bright

April 9, 2024 Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home

Helen P. Schmerr, 85, of Bright, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 6 surrounded by family. Helen was born at home in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 9, 1938 to George and Pearl […]

Duke Asks for 16% Rate Increase

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Plainfield, IN) – Duke Energy Indiana has asked the state’s utility regulatory commission for a 16% increase on customers’ bills. If approved, Duke customers would see a 12% hike next year, followed by an additional […]

Ripley County Lions Collecting Eclipse Glasses

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Now that the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 has come and gone, Lions Clubs in Ripley County are asking you to place your gently used eclipse viewing glasses in an envelope […]

SE IN Experiences Total Solar Eclipse

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 did not disappoint those gathered to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. All of Decatur and Franklin counties and most of Ripley and Dearborn counties were in the […]

Police Blotter 4/8/24

April 9, 2024 Tom Snape

Jim’s Journal, April 9th, 2024

April 9, 2024 Jim Williams

It was a huge Monday night for the Reds, battling the Brewers at Great American Ballpark. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz really got hold of the ball, a couple times. This was the first… That […]

Fawnda Slone, 62, Moores Hill

April 8, 2024 Moore Funeral Homes

Fawnda Slone, 62, of Moores Hill passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. Fawnda was born Tuesday, April 18, 1961, in Batesville; daughter of Lois […]

Mr. David Michael “Mike” Bear

April 8, 2024 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. David Michael “Mike” Bear, age 73, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 11, 1950 in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the son of the late Lowary Ray and Virginia Ann (Brooks) Bear. […]

George F. Mehlon

April 8, 2024 Weigel Funeral Home

George F. Mehlon, age 73 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born June 10, 1950, in Batesville, he is the son of […]