October 2025 – Page 28

OPINION: A Voice for Nature and Humanity

October 1, 2025 Brent Lee

The world lost one of its true treasures today with the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall at the age of ninety-one. Her name became synonymous with compassion, curiosity, and a belief that each of us […]

Ben Ray Yoder, 78-North Vernon

October 1, 2025 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Ben Ray Yoder, age 78 years, 24 days of North Vernon, Indiana. Passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 30, 2025, at the Perry Bontrager residence due to skin cancer. He was born October […]

Beth Ann Stotsenburg, 63-Westport

October 1, 2025 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Beth Ann Stotsenburg, 63, of Westport, passed away at 9:04 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1961, in Columbus, Indiana the daughter of George Thomas […]

Gina Renea Smith, age 69, Aurora

October 1, 2025 Jackman Hensley Funeral Home

Gina Renea Smith, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her family, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 69, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Born on July 12, 1956, in Hamilton, […]

Mr. Mark Alan Craig

October 1, 2025 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Mark Alan Craig, age 69, of near Quercus Grove, Indiana, entered this life on April 9, 1956 in Madison, Indiana. He was the son of the late Vachel H. and Ruth Jean (Kinman) Craig. […]

ORVC Weekly Report for September 22-27

October 1, 2025 Tom Snape

Congratulations to Milan’s Gabe Riehle, who is the Boys Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week in the latest ORVC Report. Riehle posted the best time (16:33) among boys competitors at the Great Pumpkin Invitational in […]

Moody Named Navigator of the Year

October 1, 2025 Tom Snape

(Aurora, IN) – Amber Moody of Covering Kids & Families (CKF), a program overseen by the Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation (SEIOC), received the Navigator of the Year at the recent Covering Kids & Families […]

Batesville Firefighters, Paramedics Recognized for Lifesaving Efforts

October 1, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Fire and Rescue celebrated several important recognitions and milestones within the department this week. Paramedics Lindsey Brison and Jacob King, plus firefighters Derrik Justice, Dave Krause and Zach Fleisher received commendations […]