Obituaries
Vera Rose Waldron
Vera Rose Waldron was born in Auburn, NE, on February 17, 1931, and passed away March 20, 2024. Vera was a longtime resident of Kansas City, MO,and until recently was living in Raymore, MO. She […]
Year: 2024
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Rides to NCAA Tournament Discounted
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana is once again a destination for basketball fans this month. To help people stay safe while visiting, Sober Ride Indiana is offering a discount on sober rides. Gainbridge Fieldhouse is hosting […]
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Marlene F. Greiwe
Marlene F. Greiwe, age 86 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the St. Elizabeth Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Born December 10, 1937, in Batesville, she is the daughter […]
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South Ripley HS Establishing Athletic Hall of Fame
(Versailles, IN) – South Ripley High School (SRHS) plans to honor the athletes, coaches, and contributors who have left a mark on the school’s athletic legacy through the establishment of the South Ripley Athletic Hall […]
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ECMS 8th Graders Receive Reality Check
(St. Leon, IN) – East Central Middle School 8th graders had the chance to experience the ups and downs of adult life at WRBI’s Reality Check on Wednesday. Students had to choose careers, budget, and […]
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Fish Fry to Benefit Carson Hughes Memorial Fund
(Delaware Township/Ripley County, IN) – All proceeds from this Friday’s Delaware Community Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will benefit the Carson Hughes Memorial Fund. Hughes is the 18-year-old from Osgood who went missing last Friday; […]
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Versailles Awarded $90K Water Infrastructure Grant
(Indianapolis, IN) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced a local community and two others around the state will receive $210,000 in planning grants through the […]
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Food and Beverage Tax Indefinitely Tabled; Jail Tax Lowered
(Decatur County, IN) – Decatur County Council voted 5-1 this week to indefinitely table the proposed food and beverage tax. Councilmember Melanie Nobbe cast the lone no vote to table. Fellow councilmember Kenny Hooten says […]
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Local Lawmaker Weighs In On State Fair Control Battle
(Statehouse) – A spat that has been decades in the making became a legislative fight on the final night of the 2024 General Assembly session. Contention over who runs the Indiana State Fair emerged during […]
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Greensburg Updates Tornado Siren Activation Policy
(Greensburg, IN) – The City of Greensburg, in conjunction with the Decatur County Emergency Management Agency, has updated its Tornado Siren Activation Policy. Sirens will now be activated when the National Weather Service issues a […]
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Jim’s Journal, March 21st, 2024
There were more early contests in the NCAA and NIT men’s basketball tournaments last night… and now both pictures are a bit more clear. Are your brackets still holding up? In the Big Dance, […]