Obituaries
Ashley Renee Lee, 38
Ashley Renee Lee, 38, of Westport, IN passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her family’s home. Ashley was born December 6, 1983, in Greensburg, IN as the daughter of Gerald G. Lee and Beverly […]
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Local News
U.S. 421 closure moves to Napoleon in July
North and south closures to be removed following pavement and bridge replacement DECATUR/RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. plans to close U.S. 421 at the bridge over Laughery Creek on […]
Local News
Expanding Education Options from State Senator Jean Leising
Expanding Education Options Starting this school year, families of special needs students will have more options in how they tailor their child’s learning through the newly implemented Education Scholarship Account Program (ESA). Created by the General Assembly, […]
Regional News
From the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST On June 25, 2022, approximately 11:51 p.m., Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Bagbyconducted a traffic stop at US 31/Eisenhower Drive. During the stop, it was discovered that a passengerin the […]
Regional News
Florida man drowns saving juvenile in Lake Michigan
The body of a Florida man was recovered Monday by lifeguards after he saved the life of a juvenile. At approximately 10:28 a.m. CT, responders were dispatched to Porter Beach regarding two people struggling in […]
Regional News
From Bartholomew County Sheriff Department
MOTORCYCLIST LIFE-LINED TO INDIANAPOLIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH On June 25, 2022, approximately 5:17 p.m., Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputy Colten Fowler wasdispatched to a personal injury accident at the I65 75 mile-marker.On arrival, German Township Fire […]
Cop Corner
Arrest to report 6/28/22
39-year old Jacob Werner of Winters, CA – allegation of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Cop Corner
Arrest to report 6/27/22
Arrest reported from the Decatur County Jail. 41-year old Joshua Brendl of Greensburg- probable cause warrant.
Cop Corner
Arrests to report 6/26/22
Arrests reported from the Decatur County Jail. 22-year old Baylee Curtis of North Vernon – allegation of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. 30-year old Jesse Luther of Shelbyville – allegation of operating a vehicle while […]
Obituaries
Arnol Steven Mays 73
Arnol Steven Mays, 73, of Seymour, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 14, 1948, in Indianapolis, the son of Kenneth & Betty (Brickert) […]