Obituaries
Dorothy Helen Kirby, 83
Dorothy Helen Kirby, 83, of North Vernon, passed away at 11:49 p.m. on Monday,February 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1939 in DecaturCounty, the daughter of Howard and Joeva M. […]
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Thomas Gene Ogden, 74
Thomas Gene Ogden, 74, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 14,2023 at the Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.Born, December 24, 1948 in Batesville, Indiana, he was the son of Edward Lee and MaryJane (Sewards) […]
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Anthony Wayne Osborn, 65
Anthony Wayne Osborn, 65, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 7,2023 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1957 in Ohio. He was a formeremployee of Batesville Casket Company and was a […]
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Robert Dale Hockersmith, 84
Robert Dale Hockersmith, 84, of North Vernon, passed away at 7:40 p.m. onThursday, February 9, 2023 at Willow Crossing Health & Rehab Center in Columbus.He was born on May 6, 1938 in Greensburg, the son […]
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James Bedel, 75
James L. Bedel, 75, of Greensburg passed away on February 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on October, 10, 1947 in Greensburg, the son of Leonard T. and Loretta C. Schoettmer Bedel. James […]
Regional News
Bridge work on S.R. 350
S.R. 350 to close for bridge project in Ripley CountyRIPLEY COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Force Construction Company plans to begin bridge construction as early as Monday, February 20, on State Road 350 […]
Cop Corner
Bartholomew County traffic stop leads to arrest
From the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department – On 02/10/2023 at approximately 3:15 PM Deputy Daniel Dawson initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle inthe area of State Road 46 and E State St. The vehicle […]
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Mark Allen Buening, 61
We are sad to announce that Mark Allen Buening, age 61, passed away onFebruary 6, 2023 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Mauriceand Mary Jane Buening, his children, Rebecca, […]
Local News
Decatur County’s representation in Congress Erin Houchin
VIDEO: Congresswoman Erin Houchin Speaks at First Education and Workforce Committee **To watch the video click here or the WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09) spoke at the first House Education and Workforce Committee hearing of the 118th Congress. […]
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Legal Aid Phone Clinic is February 14th
Legal Aid is holding a Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The district includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby Counties. The phone […]