September 2024 – Page 15

Sports Daily Digest September 19, 2024

September 19, 2024 Tom Snape

Greensburg volleyball knocked off Shelbyville in straight sets Tuesday night on the Golden Bears home court. The Pirates improve to 12-4. In girls’ soccer, East Central blanked Greensburg 9-Nil Tuesday night. The Greensburg boys’ soccer […]

Decatur County Issues Burn Ban

September 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Decatur County elected and public safety officials have issued a countywide burn ban due to prolonged dry conditions. County leaders say the lack of rainfall has dried vegetation to the point […]

Betty Jean (Ross) Jones, 81 of Oolitic

September 18, 2024 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Betty Jean (Ross) Jones, of Oolitic, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born March 24, 1943, in Columbus, Indiana, to Gordon and Olive (Garrett) Ross. She married […]

Multiple Local Agencies Locate Vehicle Used in Ohio Crime

September 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to locate a vehicle linked to a crime committed in Ohio. Local agencies were notified by detectives from Ohio that […]

Mary Ruth Raymer, 87, Batesville

September 18, 2024 Meyers Funeral Home

Mary Ruth Raymer, 87, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1937 as the daughter of Frank and Mayzella (Hall) Kiper. She married Niney Raymer and he […]

Greensburg Volleyball Beats Shelbyville, 3-0

September 18, 2024 Jackson Voss

The Greensburg volleyball team defeated host Shelbyville Tuesday night on the road, taking the match in straight sets. The Pirates won the match 25-19, 25-19, 25-10. Greensburg moves their overall record to 12-4 and 3-0 […]

Pirates Boys Soccer Dominates Hauser, 8-1

September 18, 2024 Jackson Voss

The Greensburg boys soccer team tallied eight goals in Tuesday’s match with the visiting Hauser Jets in a commanding 8-1 win. Sophomore Jacoby Miller’s hat trick led the way for the Pirates. Jacoby’s brother Cy […]

Pirates Girls Soccer Falls to East Central on the Road, 9-0

September 18, 2024 Jackson Voss

The Greensburg girls soccer team traveled to East Central Tuesday night, falling to the host Trojans by a score of 9-0. Senior Genevieve Smith had three shots on goal in the match, but could not […]

North Decatur Cross Country Finishes 2nd at County Meet

September 18, 2024 Jackson Voss

The annual Decatur County Cross Country Meet took place yesterday and all 3 schools competed for the honor of being crowned “County Champions.” The Chargers finished 2nd behind Greensburg on a night that saw many […]

Decatur County Firefighters Issue Fire Danger Warning

September 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Firefighters Association is out with a fire danger warning for residents. This comes as the area experiences a critical period of dry weather and elevated temperatures. “The risk […]

Gene Stogsdill, 48, Whiteland, IN

September 18, 2024 Moore Funeral Homes

Gene Stogsdill, 48, of Whiteland, IN passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at St. Francis South in Indianapolis with his loving family by his side. Gene was born on Tuesday, June 29, 1976 in […]

Ripley County Under Burn Ban

September 18, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County is under a burn ban until further notice. Officials say open fires are prohibited due to ongoing drought conditions which have increased fire hazards throughout the county. Only enclosed […]