Obituaries
Virgil Kelly, 87
Virgil Larkin Kelly, 87, of New Point, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born on February 7, 1936 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the son of Hays and Dora Boggs Kelly. Virgil married Lillie […]
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Obituaries
Andy Meneely, 44
Andy Joe Meneely, 44, entered into the arms of his Lord and Jesus Christ onSunday, November 19, 2023, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Andy was born onMarch 5, 1979, kicking, and screaming in Greensburg, to […]
Local News
Vote postponed on proposed food and beverage tax
Decatur County Council met in regular session Tuesday night. Chris Ramey covered the meeting for WTRE news. The meeting was brought to order with all County Council members in attendance. Octoberminutes were reviewed and approved.Due […]
Obituaries
Joseph McNealy, 85
Joseph W. “Wayne” McNealy, 85, of Greensburg, passed away at 6:21 p.m. onMonday, November 20, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born onSeptember 27, 1938 in Decatur County, the son of Joseph Samuel and […]
Local News
Poultry Donations
200,000 pounds of poultry products donated to Hoosiers this year INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and the Indiana State Poultry Association recognized the generosity of Indiana’s […]
Regional News
Tree stand accident in Ripley County
Juvenile injured in tree stand accident (Ripley County) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident that happened Saturday and left a juvenile injured. At 4 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a hunting […]
Local News
Decatur County Council meets tonight
Decatur County Council AgendaNovember 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M.EOC Meeting Room, 315 S. Ireland St. WelcomePledgeReview of October minutes Re-Adoption of 2024 County Budgets- due to glitch in Gateway Fletcher Power Abatement Dottie Robbins, Recorder- Perpetuation […]
Local Sports
South Decatur Ladies Basketball
The Lady Cougars hosted the Columbus Christian Crusaders on Monday evening. The Cougars dominated the game and win 56-15. South Decatur Lady Cougars play Jac Cen Del on November 28 at 7:30pm.
Obituaries
Ella McKelvey, 88
Ella N. McKelvey, 88, of Westport, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, November19, 2023, at the Aspen Place Health Center. She was born on February 3, 1935, inDecatur County, the daughter of Roy and […]
Local News
Tuesday is Organization Day
From State Senator Jean Leising Lawmakers to Gather for Organization Day On Tuesday, Nov. 21, I will gather with fellow lawmakers at the Statehouse for Organization Day. This day is the ceremonial start of the […]