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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Richard Lawson.
Richard went missing from Plainfield, Indiana, on June 4, 2025. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities believe that Richard may stay in the […]
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Stay Safe and Ride Smart: Decatur County Health Department and IDNR Offer Free ATV SafetyCourse
The Decatur County Health Department, in partnership with the Indiana Department ofNatural Resources (IDNR), is proud to announce a free ATV Safety Course aimed at educating youth andadults on the safe and responsible operation of […]
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NOTICE MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DECATUR COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION IN AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON JUNE 16, 2025 The Governing Board of the Decatur County Parks and Recreation will meetin Executive Session at 4 p.m. at Parks and Recreation Building at 402 E.North Street, Greensburg, Indiana 47240.
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First-Ever Kiwanis Club of Westport Golf Scramble Rescheduled Due to Forecasted Rain
The Kiwanis Club of Westport has announced that its first-ever Golf Scramble, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 14th, at Wyaloosing Creek Golf Course has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 11th due to the forecast of […]
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IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Thursday in Central/East Central Indiana Region
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, June 12. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following area: Hot temperatures, sunny […]
Obituaries
Lester Kenneth Behrman, 97
Lester Kenneth Behrman, 97, of Westport, passed away at 2:00 P.M. on Monday,June 9, 2025, at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1928, inBartholomew County, Indiana the son of Franklin & Selma […]
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Superintendent Hunter elected as Vice President of IAPSS
Greensburg Community School Corporation Superintendent Tom Hunter has been elected as Vice President of the Indiana Association of Public School superintendents (IAPSS) for the 2025-26 school year.The prestigious appointment recognizes Hunter’s exceptional leadership and dedication […]
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Michael L. Brown, 65
Michael L. Brown, 65, also known as “Bub or Bud” passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025. He was born March 2, 1960, in Greensburg to Art and Marilyn J. (Bottoms) both of whom preceded […]
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Geraldine “Gerri” Jayne, 82
Geraldine “Gerri” Jayne, 82, of Westport, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday,June 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 26, 1942, in Whitesburg,Kentucky, the daughter of Etter Presley. She was born […]