July 2026 – Page 15

IDOE Releases 4-Day Week Guidance

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released new guidance this week for schools considering shifting to a four-day week. House Enrolled Act 1266, which went into effect July 1, requires schools to […]

DCCF Mental Health Rd 2 Funds Available

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF) has opened a new round of funding for projects addressing mental health needs around the county. DCCF is looking to fund projects that fill mental […]

Trojan Field Receiving Upgrades

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – Renovations continue at Trojan Field at East Central High School prior to the 2026-27 school year. The project, which began several months ago, includes a new and improved main entrance, plus […]

No Injuries in Greensburg House Fire

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – There were no injuries reported following a house fire at 469 S. Monfort Street in Greensburg late Wednesday night. Fire Chief Nathan Stoermer says a Greensburg Police officer who was on patrol […]

2-County Chase: Crashes, Injuries, Arrests

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

(Shelby/Decatur Counties, IN) – A high-speed police chase through Shelby and Decatur counties on Wednesday resulted in multiple crashes and injuries, plus several arrests after suspect vehicles were clocked at speeds over 100 miles per […]

Sports Daily Digest July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026 Tom Snape

The Cincinnati Reds resume play following the All-Star break when they open a three-game series tonight at Colorado against the Rockies. Brady Singer (3-9, 4.72 ERA) gets the start for Cincinnati. The Rockies counter with […]

4-H Franklin Franklin Co. Fair Report for Friday, July 17, 2025

July 17, 2026 Sophia Sullivan

Friday’s schedule at the Franklin County 4-H Fair features the annual Blue Ribbon Auction, evening entertainment and another night of grandstand competition. The Franklin County Farmers Mutual Exhibit Hall will be open from 5 to […]

Betty L. Mericle

July 16, 2026 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Betty L. Mericle, 85, of 600 Riverscape Ct., Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was recently a patient at the Waters of Batesville where she passed peacefully. Betty was born on August […]

Shirley J. Campbell

July 16, 2026 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Shirley J. Campbell, 84, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at 10:24 p.m. in Edgewood, Kentucky. Shirley was born on October 10, 1941, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to Clarence and Eva (Sackett) […]

Timothy N. Knecht, 66, Brookville

July 16, 2026 Philips & Meyers

Timothy N. Knecht, age 66, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Envive Healthcare of Brookville following a lengthy illness. Born May 27, 1960, in Batesville, Indiana he was the son of the […]

Elaine Sue Bildner

July 16, 2026 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Elaine Sue Bildner, 89 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. Elaine was born on November 9, 1936 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Otto and Naomi Thelma (Schinaman) Zinser. Elaine was a […]

Mrs. Brenda Louise (Sager) Hockman

July 16, 2026 Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home

Mrs. Brenda Louise (Sager) Hockman, age 82, of near Center Square, Indiana, entered this life on February 9, 1944 in Woodstock, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Perry Stanley and Helen Louise (Bowers) […]