News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
By John Estridge from ISDH data Fayette County reported two deaths attributed to COVID-19, according to information on the Indiana State Department of Health website for Tuesday, November 3. That brings the total of deaths in Fayette County attributed to the virus at 25, one less than Franklin County’s 26. Fayette County had an additional …
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By John Estridge Remember, Main Street in Brookville, U.S. 52, will be closed Wednesday, November 4, between Fourth and Fifth streets for the removal of the belfry off the courthouse. At this time, the closure is just for Wednesday, but it may have to be longer if Lykins Contracting of Sunman runs into any trouble. …
IMOGENE COMBS Imogene Combs, 93, of Rushville, passed away on November 1, 2020, in Rushville. She was born on May 27, 1927, in Jackson County, KY to the late Raleigh and Sophia (Cook) Wolfe. Imogene married Russell Combs on October 12, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2016. Imogene held various …
From the Franklin County Recorder’s Office From June 16 to June 23 Warranty Deed: Katie L. Slivka, Austin D. Sizemore, Paula R. Sizemore and Spencer R. Sizemore to Eric Klosterkemper and Autumn Klosterkemper; land in Posey Township. Quit Claim Deed: Justin Z. Tucker to Justin Z. Tucker and Jazmin Tucker; Lot 21, Section 2, Steeplechase. …
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department October 27 Mallory Hope, U.S. 52, Cedar Grove, was operating a vehicle southbound on Elkhorn Road at 7:32 p.m., when the vehicle struck a deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Arin Bowers investigated the accident. Bradley Cloyd, Richmond Avenue, Connersville, was operating a vehicle on Indiana 1, at 8:59 …
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From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of September. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 887 calls for service. Among the calls of service investigated were: Property Damage Accidents 32 Personal Injury Accidents 8 Burglary/Theft 24 Residential/Business Alarms 8 Domestic Battery/Battery 26 911 Hang …
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Press release from Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson Franklin and Ripley Counties, IN. — Wearing a seat belt could mean the difference between life or death. That’s the important safety message coming from the Franklin/Ripley County traffic Safety Partnership. Officers from participating agencies including the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Brookville Police Department, and …
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department October 30 Adam M. Blanken, 22, Hamburg Road, Oldenburg was arrested at 1 p.m., at the Branchville Correctional Facility by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon for Theft. Sara J. Bush, 60, Guilford, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Indiana 1 by …
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By John Estridge from ISDH data Numbers remained up for the state as well as three counties in the Whitewater Valley, concerning COVID-19 positive test results. For the state, it was another day of more than 3,000 positive test results, with the number at 3,080 for a grand total of 185,185. Fayette County was once …
From a FCHS Athletics Department press release The Franklin County Athletic Department would like to announce the following admission plan and guidelines for winter athletic events. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we navigate through this current pandemic. Recommendations come from the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), the Governor of Indiana …
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