Obituaries
Charlie Franklin, 83, Versailles
Charles Lee Franklin, 83, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in the Forest Corner neighborhood northwest of Holton on March 5, 1937 the son of Glenn and […]
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Masking Masks Mandatory?
Brookville, IN — Update: Franklin County may issue a mask mandate, after a vote from the Franklin County Health Department on Tuesday evening. The Board voted unanimously, according to White Water Publications, towards the mandate […]
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500 Updates Attendance Cap
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, July 21, 2020) – Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, […]
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Chip Seal project to start on 421 and 101 this week
Ripley County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin chip seal operations as early as Thursday on U.S. 421 in Ripley County. Work will take place from the north junction of U.S. […]
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Cases of COVID continue to increase locally and across the state
Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 658 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Monday. A total of 56,571 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 635,660 […]
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Ellen A. (Cayton) Baer
Ellen A. (Cayton) Baer, 61, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday July 10, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born August 13, 1958 in Milan, IN, daughter of the late Dwight Cayton and Beulah (Wilson) […]
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Lt. Gov. Crouch awards Historic Renovation Grants
Statewide–Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that twelve properties will receive funding through the Historic Renovation Grant Program. “Join me in congratulating these 12 business owners for […]
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Second-highest positive cases in one day reported Sunday
Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported the second-highest number of coronavirus cases with 927 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Thursday. A total of 56,571 Indiana residents have tested positive […]
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Cool treats to be available soon at the park, but donations still needed
Batesville, IN —New Horizons hopes to open Sweets at Liberty Park by the end of this month, with a limited menu and volunteer staff until mid-September. Their plan is to then open with a full […]
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Accident leaves downed power lines on US 52
New Trenton, IN —A little before 4:30 this morning, New Trenton Volunteer Fire Department and FC EMS were dispatched to US52, in New Trenton, for an accident with injuries. A vehicle hit both a telephone […]
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Another day of more than 700 cases of COVID-19 reported statewide
Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 735 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Thursday. A total of 54,080 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 595,558 […]
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Ripley County Community Foundation Awards Small Grants in Support of Local Organizations
Batesville, IN —The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to announce the small grant recipients for the June cycle. Upon deliberation of the small grants committee, each organization received $500.00 for a total of $2,500 […]