July 2024 – Page 14

John R. Steuver Jr, 89, Dillsboro

July 18, 2024 Filter-Devries-Moore Funeral Home

John R. Steuver Jr, 89, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Monday, January 14, 1935, in Milan; son […]

Patricia Lynn Canterbury

July 18, 2024 Meyers Funeral Home

Patricia Lynn Canterbury (Patty), 75, of Sunman passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at UC Hospital Cincinnati Ohio. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on May 19, 1949, to Charles and […]

Rita Jo Richardson, 66

July 18, 2024 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Rita Jo Richardson, 66, of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on July 17, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1958 in Greensburg, Indiana the daughter of Clyde and Norma Filler Morrow. She was a 1977 […]

Robert E. Martin, 92, Bath, Indiana

July 18, 2024 Philips & Meyers

Robert Eugene Martin, age 92, of Bath, Indiana was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana following a lengthy illness. Born February 19, 1932 in Miltonville, Ohio, […]

Local News

South Ripley Earns Cognia Accreditation

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley Community School Corporation has completed the rigorous process to earn Cognia® Accreditation as a quality school system. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school […]

West Nile Virus Detected in Decatur County Mosquito Sample

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – A mosquito sample collected in Decatur County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. No human cases of WNV disease have been detected in Decatur County at this time. The Indiana […]

DCMH Community Wellness Initiatives Well Received

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) celebrates the conclusion to a successful Fitness in the Park series and Trails of Decatur County project. These programs were designed to encourage our community to be […]

Thomas Joseph “Red” Ballard

July 18, 2024 Annie Nunley

, 79 years old of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on July 15th, 2024. Tom was born October 10th, 1944, a son of the late Georgia May Amos Ballard and PFC Lawrence Ballard. Early tragedies […]

50th Tom Swain Showmanship Competition

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

Congratulations to Maddie Brewsaugh, who was named Grand Champion at the 50th Tom Swain Showmanship Competition Tuesday evening at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. Ella Kunz was this year’s Reserve Champion. Five livestock categories – […]

Indiana State Fair Adds Splash Pad

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana State Fair has unveiled another new attraction fairgoers can look to enjoy this summer when the Fair returns August 2-18. A new permanent splash has been added at the MHS […]

GFD Announces Promotions, Awards at Recognition Ceremony

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Fire Department announced promotions and handed out awards at the 2024 Recognition Ceremony which was held this week at City Hall. Lt. Ron Reynolds was promoted to assistant chief, effective […]

IDOE Releases This Year’s ILearn Results

July 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) on Wednesday presented results from the spring 2024 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network (ILEARN). Most grade levels had a slight increase in […]