Obituaries
Walter Laurenti, 62, Columbus, IN
Walter Laurenti, 62, born in Rome, Italy, and who resided most of his life in Columbus, IN, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at The Waters of Batesville. He was born on February 1, […]
Year: 2026
Local News
Houchin Touts $1M Returned to Constituents This Year
(Washington, D.C.) – Local Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) says her office has returned more than $1 million to constituents across the Ninth District in 2026 alone, bringing the total to $1,111,111.41 so far this year. […]
Local News
Speed Zones Crackdown Underway
(Decatur/Shelby Counties, IN) – Enforcement operations are underway in the Safe Zones speed control area on I-74 in Decatur and Shelby counties. Speed control cameras that are posted between mile markers 113 and 134 are […]
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Eastes Settling In As Supertendent
(Batesville, IN) – Dr. Katy Eastes says she’s settling in to her role as Batesville Community Schools Superintendent. “Just one month in, in my time here, my first and foremost role is to understand what’s […]
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Bridge Deck Project in Brookville
(Brookville, IN) – INDOT contractor Paul H. Rohe Company is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on State Road 101 in Brookville next week. The work will start on or after Monday, April […]
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Police Blotter 4/1/26
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Sports Daily Digest April 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates knocked off the Reds 8-3 in the series wrap up in downtown Cincinnati heard yesterday on WRBI. The Reds dropped two of the three games in the series. Andrew Abbott gave up […]
Obituaries
Patricia A. (Suttmann) Dove, 75, Dillsboro
Patricia A. (Suttmann) Dove, 75, of Dillsboro passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Traditions of Deerfield in Loveland, Ohio. Patricia was born on Monday, July 24, 1950, in Cincinnati; daughter of George and Delores […]
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Henry Nickell, 81, Canaan
Henry E. Nickell, 81, of Canaan passed away at 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Willows of Greensburg. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 25, 1944, the son of Virgil and […]
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Frederick “Fred” Edward Wespesser, Sr., age 78, Harrison
Frederick Edward Wespesser, Sr., a dedicated public servant and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on June 13, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Anthony […]
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Mr. William Thomas “Tommy” “Tom” Scott
Mr. William Thomas “Tommy” “Tom” Scott, age 84, of Moorefield, Indiana, entered this life on January 17, 1942 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late, William Leslie and Sarah “Louise” (Heath) […]
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Ray H. Collins, 90, Batesville
Ray H. Collins, 90, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1936, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of William and Ethel (née Young) Collins. […]