Police Blotter
Year: 2024
Local News
Sheriff Resigns as Franklin Co. 9-1-1 Director
(Franklin County, IN) – Sheriff Pete Cates has resigned as Franklin County 9-1-1 Director. Cates has been serving dual roles with no salary increase since he was sworn in. This practice started with Cates’ predecessor, […]
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Greensburg Man Arrested on Six Felony Counts
(Columbus, IN) – A Greensburg man was arrested in Columbus on six felony charges after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another person early Sunday morning and later resisted arrest during a traffic stop. Columbus […]
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DCSO Receives More Bank-Related Scam Reports
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says it’s received more reports of fraud attempts involving financial institutions. Scammers are calling residents and attempting to verify banking information over the phone. Deputies say […]
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Jim’s Journal, March 12th, 2024
The Colts are making some strong moves, just ahead of tomorrow’s start of NFL free agency. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the club’s agreed to a 3-year, 31 and a quarter million dollar contract extension for […]
Obituaries
Larry Molnar
Larry Molnar, age 74 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. Born September 22, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is the son of Bernard and Ruth […]
Obituaries
Violet Trossman
Violet Trossman, from Yorkville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Shady Nook Care Center, surrounded by family. Violet spent most of her life as a teacher and Principal at many schools in […]
Obituaries
Mr. Howard “Bruce” Williams
Mr. Howard “Bruce” Williams, age 80, of Vevay, Indiana, was born November 8, 1943 at the Freeman Greene County Hospital in Linton, Indiana. He was the son of Raymond and Doris (Lynch) Williams. He was […]
Obituaries
Brian Harrison, age 44 of Brookville
Brian Harrison, age 44, of Brookville was born on January 29, 1980, in Batesville, a son to Harold and Penny Fasbinder Harrison. He graduated from Franklin County High School and then worked as a machinist […]
Obituaries
Ernie E. Davis Sr., 80, Milan
Ernie E. Davis Sr., 80, of Milan passed away Sunday March 10, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Ernie was born on Saturday, November 13, 1943, in Milan; son […]
Obituaries
Helen J. Newmann
Helen J. Newmann, 88, of Aurora, Indiana passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Ripley Crossing, Milan Indiana. She was born September 24, 1935, in Farmer’s Retreat, IN, daughter of the late Wilkie Droege and […]
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Bill to Expand Property Owners’ Rights Moves to Governor
(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would make it easier for property owners to clean their land will now move to the governor’s desk for final approval. Senate Enrolled […]