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Month: October 2025
Local News
Firefighters Use Fire Prevention Week to Warn of Battery Dangers
(Southeastern IN) – This is fire prevention week, and area firefighters are offering tips to keep you safe from dangers posed by batteries and electronic devices. This year’s fire prevention week theme is “Charge into […]
Local News
Faulty Freezer Motor Leads to Store Evacuation
(Greensburg, IN) – Harvest Market on West 4th Street in Greensburg was evacuated around Noon on Tuesday because of a faulty motor in the grocery store’s freezer that overheated. While there was no fire, the […]
Local News
Franklin Co. Commissioners Extend Burn Ban For Now
(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners have extended the countywide burn ban that was put in place last week due to drought conditions. The order remains in effect despite rain that fell in the […]
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Sports Daily Digest October 9, 2025
Oldenburg Academy blanked South Ripley 2-nil in boys soccer sectional play at Jac-Cen-Del. Connor Holder scored both of the Twisters goals. OA will play for the sectional crown on Saturday afternoon. Batesville got past Franklin […]
Obituaries
Mr. James Kenneth “Kenn” Riley
Mr. James Kenneth “Kenny” Riley, age 78, of Moorefield, Indiana, entered this life on December 21, 1946 in Switzerland County, Indiana. He was the son of the late Jesse J. and Mary Edith (Breeden) Riley. […]
Obituaries
Phillip A. Mortashed, age 56, Harrison
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Phillip A. Mortashed, affectionately known as Phil, who departed from this life on September 29, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on […]
Obituaries
Terry Barnes, age 91, Harrison
Terry Barnes, a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio, at the age of 91. He was born on February 11, 1934, in Buckhannon, West Virginia. […]
Obituaries
Lana Sue Crow, 62, Batesville
Lana Sue Crow, age 62, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Born and raised in Batesville, Lana spent her life surrounded by the people and places she loved most. Lana was […]
Obituaries
Mr. William E. “Bill” Levell
Mr. William E. “Bill” Levell, age 77, of East Enterprise, Indiana, entered this life on November 19, 1947 in Milan, Indiana. He was the son of the late Cecil and Marie Katherine (Sigmon) Levell. He […]
Obituaries
Carolyn Cozette Stephens, 92 – Columbus
Carolyn Cozette Stephens, 92, of Columbus passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025, at Our Hospice in Columbus Indiana. She was born on December 10, 1932, in Greensburg, Kentucky, the only daughter of Dudley and Fern […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: Songbird’s a Quiet Treasure from the Outlaw’s Vault
When I started this column, I didn’t envision ever writing an album review. But this album calls for it. There’s a new Waylon Jennings album out, and if you grew up on the gritty outlaw […]