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Year: 2024
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Jim’s Journal, May 9th, 2024
Only one NBA playoff game was on the schedule last night, the entire spotlight shining on Madison Square Garden for the Pacers’ second game against the New York Knicks. It was 73-63 Indiana at halftime, […]
Obituaries
Janice West, 79, Osgood
Janice R. West, 79, of Osgood passed away at 8:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on November 17, 1944, the daughter of Emory and […]
Obituaries
Monica C. Poole, 97, Greensburg
Monica C. (Weisenbach) Poole, passed peacefully on May 7, 2024 at Aspen Place. Monica was born on December 19, 1926, in Morris, IN. The daughter of Aloysius and Josephine Weisenbach. After graduating from Oldenburg Academy, […]
Obituaries
Wilma Fern (Evans) Beach, 85
Wilma Fern (Evans) Beach, 85, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Wilma was born in Ohio County, IN on March 19, 1939, a daughter […]
Obituaries
Gary R. Hensley Sr.
Gary Randy Hensley Sr., 73, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born February 22, 1951, in Benham, KY, son of the late Hence Hensley and Edna (Harris) Hensley. Gary graduated […]
Local News
Area Elementary and Junior High Named PLTW Distinguished Schools
(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community Schools has announced that Greensburg Elementary and Greensburg Junior High have been recognized as 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools. This honor is given to a select number […]
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USPS Holding Local Job Fairs This Month
(Batesville/Osgood, IN) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will hold job fairs across Indiana in May, including two in the area later this month. The first will take place at the Batesville Post Office […]
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Three Local Schools Earn STEM Certification
(Decatur County, IN) – Three schools in Decatur County have earned STEM certification from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Greensburg Elementary (GES), North Decatur Jr./Sr. High and South Decatur Elementary successfully navigated the rigorous […]
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Hundley Named 9-1-1 Director
(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County is getting a new 9-1-1 Director. The search committee has recommended the appointment of Jon Hundley, effective immediately, at a starting salary of $53,000 a year. Hundley has spent […]
Election - General
It’s on to November for Primary Election Winners
(Southeastern IN) – The 2024 Indiana Primary Election is in the books, and it’s on to the General Election in November for Tuesday’s winners. Among the contested Republican races in Ripley County, incumbent coroner Jason […]
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Nasty Weather Hits SE Indiana
(Southeastern IN) – Strong to severe storms, and possibly tornados, hit Southeastern Indiana Tuesday night. Tornado warnings were issued for Ripley, Franklin, Decatur and Dearborn counties after radar indicated rotation. Parts of Franklin County plus […]