News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department September 28 At 12:30 p.m. on Morris Road, Luke Wilson, Haskamp Road, Oldenburg, was operating a vehicle, and he was turning from St. Mary’s Road onto Morris Road. There was a large pickup at the intersection. When Wilson attempted to pull onto Morris Road, he ran off the side …
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JACK LIVENGOOD Jack Livengood, 92, passed away Monday morning, October 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Metamora. One of five children of Oren and Edith Marie Wymer Livengood, Jack was born in Batavia, Ohio on March 4, 1928, and attended Colerain High School. Jack served his country in the United …
VINCENT EDWARD NORRIS Ed Norris, age 70, of Brookville, died Friday morning October 2, 2020, following a brief illness, at his residence in Brookville. Born September 10, 1950 in Waynesburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Cecil and Okie (Denny) Norris. He was united in marriage to the former Lennie Roberts on November 17, …
CAROL M. ROEMER Carol M. Roemer, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Born May 8, 1947 in Brookville, she was one of 12 children born to the late Frank R. and Martha E. (Hacker) Schmid. She was a graduate of the former Brookville High School, …
From a Samaritan’s Purse press release As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan’s Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child—making sure millions of children experience the Good News and great joy of the holiday. Samaritan’s Purse is committed to its …
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From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department September 29 Randi E. Meyer, 34, Hidden Valley Lane, Brookville, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. at a residence on McGuire Ridge Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy K. Hartman for Disorderly Conduct. Eileen N. Presley, 35, North County Road 500 East, Batesville was arrested at 2 p.m., at …
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By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’ve been accused of something at my church that isn’t true. If I defend myself, I look guilty. What do I do? A: I’m sorry this has happened to you. Sadly, churches are no different in many ways, than being in a family or small business. Political maneuvering, …
By John Estridge COVID-19 has caused many changes to life. However, Liberty Town Council members would not let COVID-19 negatively affect Trick or Treat. The topic was in the middle of the agenda for five council members during their meeting Monday night, October 5. And, within seconds, that matter was done as two members simultaneously …
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SHELLEY CHAPMAN Shelley Chapman, 67, of Liberty, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 4, 2020, after a battle with cancer. She was born on May 2, 1953, in Cincinnati, and is the daughter of Garlin Bryant and Mildred Root Bryant. She was a member of Union County Church of Christ. On August 21, …
By John Estridge An Anderson police detective died after being stung by hornets in Franklin County Sunday, October 4. According to an Anderson Herald Bulletin article, Larry Crenshaw, 59, was pronounced dead at the Rushville Memorial Hospital. Crenshaw and another man were removing a deer stand on property off Snail Creek Road when Crenshaw was …