Year: 2024
Jim’s Journal, April 24th, 2024
The IndyCar organization has issued nearly unprecedented penalties, for rules violations committed during its Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida, back on March 10th. The number 2 and 3 cars, driven by Josef […]
Richard William “Rick” Shock, 76
**UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS** Richard William “Rick” Shock, 76, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at The Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, Ohio. Rick was born on January 5, 1948, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He grew […]
Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
(Versailles, IN) – Indiana State Police will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) this Saturday for the 26th Prescription Drug Take Back initiative. The goal is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through […]
Donel James Criswell, 83
Donel James Criswell, 83, of Indianapolis, formerly Greensburg, passed away on April 21, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1940, in Monticello, Indiana as the son of Catherine Winnifred Criswell and Maurice Douglas Criswell. […]
David S. “Dave” “Big Dave” Montgomery, 76, Greendale
David S. “Dave” “Big Dave” Montgomery, 76, of Greendale passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati. Dave was born on Thursday, August 28, 1947, in Indianapolis; son of […]
Franklin County Saturday Voting Begins This Weekend
(Franklin County, IN) – Early voting prior to the May 7 primary election continues in Franklin County, with Saturday hours to be added this weekend. Among the contested local races on the ballot, seven Republicans […]
Sisters Assemble for New Chapter Direction and Leadership
(Oldenburg, IN) – The Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg assembled for their Chapter (governing sessions) on April 14- 20. This convocation, the first since 2018, set a new direction for the Community of Sisters and […]
Area Unemployment Drops Slightly
(Southeastern IN) – All four area counties saw a slight dip in unemployment in March. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says Decatur County was at 3.6%, which was down from 3.7 in February. Dearborn […]
Milan Student Escapes Injury in Fiery Racing Incident
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Milan High School student Kayla Roell escaped injury when the sprint car she was racing Saturday night caught fire. She was behind the wheel at Lawrenceburg Speedway when an oil line break […]
Mock Disaster to be Held at Southeastern Career Center
(Versailles, IN) – The Southeastern Career Center in Versailles will hold a mock disaster on Friday, May 3. The drill will simulate a drunk driver operating a truck pulling an anhydrous ammonia tank. As part […]