Obituary for Lawrence “Larry” Willis

LAWRENCE “LARRY” WILLIS Lawrence “Larry” Willis, 68 of Liberty passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on October 8, 1952, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to the late John A. Willis Sr. and Doris Daut Willis. Larry grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey from 1955 until 1965. In 1965, he moved to Connersville. …

Indiana State Rep. Randy Lyness announces Republican House agenda

Press release by State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-Dearborn County) House Republican lawmakers are prioritizing several policies this session to ensure Indiana bounces back stronger than ever before: Support A Responsible Budget, Key InvestmentsWe are committed to crafting a fiscally responsible state budget that invests in key priorities, like establishing a new grant program to target Indiana’s most …

Indiana Senate Republicans announce agenda

Press release from Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Centerville) The Senate Republican Caucus recently announced our legislative agenda for the 2021 session. My colleagues and I will continue our commitment to maintaining our record of fiscal responsibility by passing the state’s ninth consecutive balanced budget. We are also committed to transparency and public access, including as it …

Local detour announced for the Ind. 252 closure which is to start January 25

From a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announced the local detour route for the impending closure of Indiana 252 between Brookville and Smith Road. According to the FCSD, the shutdown will begin on Monday, January 25. The local detour for Ind. 252 will be Ind. 101 to Oxford Pike, to …

Obituary for Marie Porter Smelser

Published in Savannah Morning News and Richmond Palladium-Item also on Legacy.com MARIE PORTER SMELSER Marie Porter Smelser Savannah, Georgia Marie Porter Smelser died in Savannah, Georgia, on January 11th. A former resident of Liberty and Richmond, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia, she was a graduate of Short High School and Earlham College. Marie taught English for …

Politics in the pews and the reality of the pro-abortion stance

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, What’s the difference between a Christian and a Republican? A:             I appreciate the opportunity to answer a question like this more than you know. Our social and televised media outlets, who are engaged in hate-speech and ideological chaos at the moment, have divided Americans and …

Slide repair on Indiana 252 will close the highway for 10-12 weeks

By John Estridge Indiana 252 will be closed for 10-12 weeks while the seemingly unrepairable slide on Ind. 252 between Brookville and Smith Road is fixed. According to Indiana Department of Transportation Southeastern District spokesperson Natalie Garrett, the entire road will be closed during this time. INDOT plans to give more information about the project …

Obituary for Deborah Gray

DEBORAH GRAY Deborah Gray, 65, of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. She was born on October 4, 1955, and is the daughter of Kenneth and Gaynelle Burch.  She was a member of Lakeview Pentecostal Church. Deborah is survived by her husband, Johnny Gray, of Laurel; her …

Quarter of a million Hoosiers schedule COVID-19 vaccine

From an Indiana State Department of Health press release INDIANAPOLIS — More than 250,000 Hoosiers ages 70 and older have scheduled appointments to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of noon Thursday, January 14. The total includes more than 125,000 individuals ages 70 to 79 who scheduled their vaccines Wednesday, January 13, the …