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Claire Renée Rent
Our precious baby girl, Claire Renée Rent, was born on July 5, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Claire was the identical twin sister to Kimberly Sue Rent and the beloved daughter of Christopher Lee Austin Rent […]
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Patricia Ann Morris
Patricia Ann (Kemker) Morris, age 83, of Moores Hill, formerly of Versailles, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1942, at her family home in Versailles, […]
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Russell “Poppy” Lowell Gambrel, Jr., age 81, Harrison
Russell “Poppy” Lowell Gambrel, Jr. was born on April 23, 1944, in Barbourville, Kentucky. He peacefully departed this life on August 15, 2025, in Harrison, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished […]
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Elizabeth Kay “Betsy” Stirn
Elizabeth Kay “Betsy” Stirn, age 69 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence. Born May 9, 1956, in Batesville, she is the daughter of Ray and Alice (Nee: Vankirk) […]
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Work on Batesville Bike/Pedestrian Trail Expansion Starts Next Week
(Batesville, IN) – Work on the City of Batesville’s bike and pedestrian trail expansion along State Road 229 is set to begin on Wednesday, August 27th. This initial phase of the project will impact northbound […]
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St. Anthony’s Hosts 108th Labor Day Picnic
(Morris, IN) – Celebrate the holiday weekend at one of Southeastern Indiana’s most beloved traditions. St. Anthony Catholic Church will host its 108th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Chicken Dinner on Monday, September 1, from […]
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Steve E. Day, age 74, West Harrison
Steve E. Day, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 74. Born on December 1, 1950, in Cincinnati, he lived a […]
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Y Staff Recognized For Exceptional Service
(Batesville, IN) – The Southeastern Indiana YMCA proudly celebrated two outstanding staff members during its August Board of Directors meeting, presenting them with the prestigious S.O.A.R. Award (Service and Outstanding Achievement Recognition). This award honors […]
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RCSO Gets New Two Vehicles, Deputies
(Versailles, IN) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has taken delivery on two vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management. To date, the sheriff’s office has received 11 new vehicles this year, which addresses a previous […]
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Fire Department Takes Wraps Off New Extrication Equipment
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Fire and Rescue is expressing appreciation to the Rising Sun Regional Foundation for a $30,000 grant used to purchase new extrication equipment from Citizens First Fire Training. Fire officials say the […]
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Chip and Seal Work Set for Michigan Road
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Highway Department will begin a chip and seal project on Michigan Road next week. The work is scheduled to start on Monday, August 25 and is expected to […]
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Two Mosquitos in Franklin County Test Positive for West Nile Virus
(Franklin County, IN) – Make it three area counties with mosquito samples that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Franklin County is now on the list from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). Positive […]