February 2026 – Page 17

Election - Decatur

Kevin Gay Announces County Council Bid

February 11, 2026 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Kevin Gay has announced his candidacy for Decatur County Council District 4, citing a lifelong commitment to service, fiscal responsibility, and transparent local government. Gay was born and raised in Decatur County […]

Wilma Jean Chandler, 90, Milroy

February 11, 2026 Porter Oliger Pearson

Wilma Jean Chandler, 90, of Milroy, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 8, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1935, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of Jesse and […]

Eulene T. Jones, 68 of Greensburg

February 11, 2026 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Eulene T. Jones, 68, of Greensburg, passed away on February 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1957, in Sneedville, Tennessee, the daughter of Sonny Collins and Etter Trent. She has […]

Leising’s Vet Bill Moves to Governor

February 11, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the House of Representatives on Tuesday with bipartisan support. Leising […]

Local News

SR Kindergarten Registration in April

February 11, 2026 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – South Ripley Elementary School (SRES) is now scheduling appointments for Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year. Registration days will be held on Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, with each […]

Ronald V. Bruns, 83, Brookville

February 11, 2026 Philips & Meyers

Ronald ‘Ron’ Bruns, age 83, of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana, following a lengthy illness. Born March 27, 1942 in Brookville, Indiana he was the […]

Betty Dall

February 11, 2026 Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home

Betty Dall (née Grace), 91 years old, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 after a brief stay in the hospital. Betty will be deeply missed by her children Roger Dall, Bonita (Dave Thomas) McCoy, and […]

BMS 7th Girls Win Back-to-Back

February 11, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville 7th grade girls basketball games won back-to-back home games this week. The Bulldogs routed crosstown rival St. Louis 45-7 on Monday night. Lauren Ollier led BMS with 12 points, while […]

Anna Marie McCracken, age 84, Harrison

February 11, 2026 Jackman Hensley Funeral Home

Anna Marie McCracken, age 84, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Harrison, Ohio. She was born the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (nee Holcomb) Donawerth, on February 14, 1941, in […]

Willie Rice, 74

February 11, 2026 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Willie Rice, 74, of Greensburg passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on May 7, 1951, the son of Earl and Peggy (Osborne) Rice. Willie worked at Valeo in Greensburg. […]

Dog Saved From Icy Pond in Friendship

February 11, 2026 Tom Snape

(Friendship, IN) – The Friendship Volunteer Fire Department conducted a successful ice rescue this week. A dog that wandered onto an icy pond around 2 p.m. Tuesday, fell in and couldn’t pull itself out. Firefighters […]

Lawrence A. Brown, 64 of Greensburg

February 11, 2026 Bass & Gasper Funeral Home

Lawrence A. “Larry” Brown, 64, of Greensburg, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born on July 7, 1961, the son of Lawrence Samuel and […]