Obituaries
Larry DeWire, 71, Holton
Larry G. DeWire, 71, of Holton passed peacefully away at 6:50 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at his home and on the property that he loved with his family by his side. He was born […]
Month: July 2026
4-H Ripley
4-H Ripley Co. Fair Report for Sunday, July 19, 2026
Sunday marks the official opening day of the 2026 Ripley County Fair, with livestock events, exhibits, opening ceremonies and family entertainment on the schedule. The Western Horse and Pony Show begins at 10 a.m. The […]
Obituaries
Mary Ann Hofer, 91, Brookville
Mary Ann Hofer, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Brookville, Indiana, on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born April 1, 1935, in New Alsace, Indiana, she was the daughter […]
Local News
NRC Seeks Input on Proposed Wildlife Rule Changes
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its second public comment period for proposed changes to a number of wildlife-related rules. This is the last comment period before the NRC votes […]
Local News
Garbage Truck Catches Fire Behind MHS
(Milan, IN) – Firefighters were called to the lot between Milan High School and the football stadium just before 5:00 Friday morning after a garbage truck’s load caught fire. Firefighters arriving on the scene discovered […]
Local News
Sports Daily Digest July 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds opened the so-called second half of the season with a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver in a game heard last night on WRBI. Spencer Steer hit two home runs, […]
4-H Franklin
4-H Franklin Franklin Co. Fair Report for Saturday, July 18, 2025
The 2026 Franklin County 4-H Fair wraps up Saturday with a final day of racing and family fun at the fairgrounds. The day’s events begin with the Flat Drags Kids Race at 9 a.m. in […]
4-H Ripley
4-H Ripley Co. Fair Report for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The 2026 Ripley County Fair begins Saturday with exhibit check-in and the first livestock events of the week, as exhibitors prepare for several days of competition and activities. From 9 a.m. to noon, 4-H exhibits, […]
Local News
Local Financial Firm Adds Associate
(Greensburg, IN) — A downtown Greensburg financial planning firm is growing its team, adding a local financial associate as it works to expand the services it offers area families, retirees and business owners. Phase Financial […]
Obituaries
Nancy J. (Watkins) Truex
Nancy J. (Watkins) Truex, 77, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away at home on July 13, 2026, after a period of declining health. She was born on December 12, 1948, in Batesville, Indiana to Ralph and […]
Obituaries
Gary Wayne Richmond, age 74 of Brookville
Gary Wayne Richmond, 74, of Brookville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known to many as Hoghead, Gary was born […]
Obituaries
Larry Earl Lafollette, age 87 of Brookville
Larry Earl Lafollette, of Brookville, was born February 16, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the cherished son of Lawrence Earl and Mary Lafollette (née Cooley). He was a graduate of Kitchel High School. Larry was a […]