Obituaries
Maxine Welch, 86
Maxine V. Welch, 86, of Westport, passed away at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 5, 1935 in Jennings County the daughter of Ambrose & Viola […]
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California man arrested after 70 pounds of marijuana located during traffic stop
Jackson County– Tuesday, March 29, 2022, a traffic stop conducted by a trooper from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post led to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana and cash which resulted in the […]
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Indiana extends FAFSA filing deadline
Indiana Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline, Encourages Students to File ASAPState hosting virtual and in-person FAFSA events to help Hoosiers fill out the financial aid form (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline […]
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Second COVID-19 vaccine booster available to Hoosiers at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible […]
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Two arrests to report 3/31/22
Arrests reported from the Decatur County Jail. 36-year old Larry Wicker of Shelbyville – probable cause warrant. 69-year old James Howard of Greensburg – probable cause warrant.
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Changes to Indiana’s COVID-19 dashboard
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COVID-19 DASHBOARD INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is […]
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Are you registered to vote or want to get registered to vote?
From Decatur County Clerk Adina Roberts A REMINDER TO VOTERS THAT IF YOU WISH TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION, ON MAY 3, 2022 YOU MUST BE REGISTERED. If you have previously voted in the most […]
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Sentenced for Dealing in Methamphetamine
From Decatur County Prosecutor Nathan Harter James Dynnis Imel, Jr. was sentenced March 29, 2022 by Judge Tim Day in the Decatur Circuit Court, after pleading guilty on February 1, for the crime of Level […]
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Indianapolis woman killed in Jackson County crash
March 27, 2022, shortly after 11:00 pm, Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating a crash on I-65 Southbound near Seymour, Indiana that claimed the life of an Indianapolis, Indiana woman. The initial […]