Obituaries
Odea, Mary Sue
Mary Sue Odea, “Sue”, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Sue grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Ursaline Academy. Venturing out for the evening at a 21 and over dance, Sue, although not […]
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Police Blotter 9/10/25
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Final Free Fishing Day of the Year Set for This Month
(Statewide) – Indiana DNR says the final Free Fishing Day of the year is September 27. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the […]
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MMH Recognizes DAISY and BEE Award Winners
(Batesville, IN) – This week, Margaret Mary Health (MMH) recognized two of its team members for the dedication and compassion they bring to the workplace. Mario Selak, RN received the DAISY Award, an honor presented […]
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State Road 129 Project Delayed One Week
(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT is delaying the start of a pipe repair project on State Road 129 north of Cross Plains in Ripley County. The work was originally scheduled to start on Monday, September […]
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Remembering 9/11 in SE Indiana
(Southeastern IN) – This is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. U.S. Army Col. Canfield “Buddy” Boone, a member of the Milan High School Class of 1966, was among those killed when a […]
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Retired Ripley Co. Deputy’s Name Invoked in Phone Scam
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says it has received calls in recent days about a scammer claiming to be Sgt. Corky Houseworth and demanding money on behalf of the agency. The […]
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Woman Dies in Car Vs. Pickup Crash
(Franklin County, IN) – A Laurel woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of State Road 1 and Rhein Road northeast of Brookville Wednesday around 5:17 p.m. The Franklin County […]
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Sports Daily Digest September 11, 2025
Batesville boys tennis swept Franklin County 5-love. With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 8-2 overall and 4-1 in the EIAC. Shelbyville clipped Batesville 2-1 in boys soccer. Ronan Post scored the lone goal for […]
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OPINION: Remembering September 11th in Small-Town America
Every year on September 11th, we pause. The calendar calls it Patriot Day, but for most of us, it’s a day when memories, images, and feelings come rushing back. I remember exactly where I was […]
Obituaries
Charles B. Garrity 81, Westport, Indiana
Charles B. Garrity, 81, of Westport, passed away at 6:33 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 29, 1944, in Columbus, the son of Charles S. and Viola […]
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Jason E. Haas, age 51, West Harrison
Jason E. Haas, a beloved son, brother, and devoted father, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Edgewood, Kentucky, at the age of 51. Born on January 27, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jason grew to […]