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Month: September 2024
Local News
South Dearborn Wins Grand Champion at EC Band Invitational
(St. Leon, IN) – Several Southeastern Indiana high school marching bands gathered in St. Leon on Saturday for the East Central Marching Band Invitational, with South Dearborn taking top honors. The Knights won the Grand […]
Local News
Report: Pay Hikes Coming for Indiana’s Top Elected Officials
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s top elected officials are getting big pay raises, despite lawmakers facing budget constraints. Indiana Capitol Chronicle reports the next governor will earn more than $221,000, which will make the job one […]
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Versailles Courthouse Square Historic District Added to National Register
(Versailles, IN) – The Versailles Courthouse Square Historic District is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation provides benefits for district property owners to help them maintain and preserve their buildings, […]
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Ripley, Decatur County Burn Bans Lifted
(Ripley/Decatur Counties, IN) – Officials in Ripley and Decatur counties have lifted burn bans that were put in place last week because of dry conditions. Tuesday’s rains coupled with more in the forecast later this […]
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Sports Daily Digest September 25, 2024
South Decatur wins the Mid-Hoosier Conference volleyball championship after knocking off Waldron in three sets last night. It’s the Cougar volleyball team’s first conference title in 24 years. Makayla Somers led South Decatur with 27 […]
Obituaries
Virginia A. “Ginny” (Tapping) Lewis, 76, Milan
Virginia A. “Ginny” (Tapping) Lewis, 76, of Milan passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. Ginny was born on Thursday, November 13, 1947, in Bristol, Virginia; daughter of Robert […]
Obituaries
Norma F. (Brandt) Dieckmann, 84, of Sunman
Norma F. (Brandt) Dieckmann, 84, of Sunman passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Ripley Crossing with her loving family by her side. Norma was born on Tuesday, June 18, 1940 in Ripley County; […]
Obituaries
Diane Jule Gardt
Diane Jule Gardt, 85, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at her residence. Diane was born in Highland Park, MI on March 3, 1939, a daughter of the late Marie […]
Obituaries
Victoria Renee Grider Johnson-33, of Martinsville
Victoria Renee Grider Johnson, 33, of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Martinsville. She was born on April 10, 1991, in Greensburg, the daughter of Jonathan Paul Sr. & Deanna Dawn (Harris) […]
Local Sports
ORVC Report for September 16-21
A pair of Milan athletes took top honors in their respective sports, according to this week’s ORVC Report. Emma Voss recorded 32 kills, three blocks, 91% serving, nine aces, 45 digs and 85 kill assists […]
Local Sports
BMS Cross Country Hosted a 3-Way Meet
The BMS cross country team hosted a 3-way meet against the North Decatur Chargers and the Connersville Spartans Tuesday evening. A short rain delay and a new course didn’t slow down the runners as both […]