August 2025 – Page 11

Phillip Bowling, 67, Batesville

August 19, 2025 Meyers Funeral Home

Phillip Anthony Bowling, 67, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Born on September 11, 1957, in Bowlingtown, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry and Nellie […]

Jones Named Colts Starting QB

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has named Daniel Jones the team’s starting quarterback. Jones was in a preseason competition with Anthony Richardson for the starting job. He takes command of the Colts offense with […]

Report: Carlisle, Pacers Agree to Contract Extension

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

Multiple media outlets are reporting the Indiana Pacers and head coach Rick Carlisle have agreed on a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not disclosed. The 65-year-old Carlisle has guided the Pacers to the Eastern Conference […]

Bonnie McIntosh, 81, Formerly of Versailles

August 19, 2025 Stratton-Karsteter

Bonnie McIntosh, 81, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Versailles passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 15, 1944, the daughter of Delbert […]

Timothy “Scooter” Miller, 69, Greensburg

August 19, 2025 Porter Oliger Pearson

Timothy “Scooter” Miller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on April 23, 1956, in Rush County, Tim lived a life […]

Local Health Department Celebrates Community Garden Ribbon Cutting

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – On Friday, August 15, the Decatur County Health Department proudly hosted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new Community Garden, marking a significant step forward in the county’s commitment to public […]

IDOH Urges Parents to Practice Safe Sleep for Their Infants

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) urges parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments. […]

Jerome A. “Jerry” Merkel

August 19, 2025 Weigel Funeral Home

Jerome A. “Jerry” Merkel, age 81 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Andrew’s Health Campus in Batesville. Born November 5, 1943, in Batesville, Indiana, he is the son of […]

Samantha Ann (Newhart) Toops, 58

August 19, 2025 Neals Funeral Home

Samantha Ann (Newhart) Toops, age 58, of Osgood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Batesville, Indiana, the loving daughter of Don and Amelia […]

Andrew “Mr. O’Grady” John O’Grady, 71

August 19, 2025 Neals Funeral Home

Andrew “Mr. O’Grady” John O’Grady, 71, of Batesville, passed away at The Waters of Batesville on Sunday August 17,2025. He was born on September 9, 1953, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, the son of the late […]

United Fund Delivers Hope Boxes

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Decatur County United Fund has delivered “Hope Boxes” to the community. The aim of the Hope Boxes is to provide emergency hygiene products and resource materials to persons around the county […]

FC Democrats Participating in ICE/Atterbury Protest This Sunday

August 19, 2025 Tom Snape

(Edinburgh, IN) – The Franklin County Democratic Party will join the Brad Meyer congressional campaign at a protest against plans by ICE to use Camp Atterbury as an immigrant detention center on Sunday, August 24 […]