Obituaries
Rachel Wilgenbusch
Rachel Ann Wilgenbusch, 35 years old of Lawrenceburg, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. A graduate of East Central High School, Rachel grew up in Yorkville as the oldest of four children born to Sharon […]
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Menchhofer Joins DCMH’s Tree City Medical Partners
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has added board-certified Marie Menchhofer, FNP-C, to the Family Medicine team at Tree City Medical Partners, where she will offer primary care to patients of all ages. […]
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Jerome Nathan Hovis, 55, West Harrison
Jerome Nathan Hovis, age 55, of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born April 27, 1969, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Harold Hovis and Frances “Sue” (Brown) Cochran. […]
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Cassidy Named IASP District 10 Elementary Principal of the Year
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Intermediate School Principal Dana Cassidy has been named Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) District 10 Elementary School Principal of the Year. District 10 is made up of Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn, […]
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BHS Hosts 2nd Annual D.A.W.G. Awards
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville High School Athletic Department presents the second annual D.A.W.G. Awards on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. D.A.W.G. stands for “Dedicated, Accomplished, Winners striving for Greatness.” […]
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IN DNR: Make Water Safety a Priority
(Statewide) – With Memorial Day weekend here, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make water safety a priority now and throughout the summer. “With the kickoff to summer upon us, all Hoosiers are urged to […]
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In Memoriam: Merrill Smith
(Greensburg/Decatur County, IN) – The Greensburg/Decatur County area is mourning the passing of Merrill Smith. The longtime local volunteer and agriculture advocate died Wednesday at an Indianapolis hospital. Among his many accomplishments, Smith established Farmers […]
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Wreaths Across Ripley County Named Top Group in Indiana
(Ripley County, IN) – Each year, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognizes top sponsorship groups for excellence in serving their local community while helping to share the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. Among […]
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Lake McCoy Parcels Heading to the Auction Block
(Washington Township/Decatur County, IN) – The Washington Township Advisory Board opened sealed bids this week for the 16 township owned properties at Lake McCoy. Four bidders submitted a total of seven bids but only one […]
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Farmer Rescued From Grain Bin
(Napoleon, IN) – A farmer was rescued after becoming trapped in a grain bin yesterday on US 421 near Napoleon. Crews worked for several hours to free the farmer, who was taken to the hospital […]
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Jim’s Journal, May 24th, 2024
Word just came in Friday afternoon, on regional high school softball matchups. One of them will pit North Decatur, the Class 1A Sectional 60 champions, against Indianapolis Lutheran in Regional 30, and the Chargers will […]