Obituary for Shirley R. Helms

SHIRLEY R. HELMS Shirley R. Helms, was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world unexpectedly Monday March 1, 2021 at her residence in Brookville. Born July 31, 1936, in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius Otto and Clara J. (Sauerland) Rosenberger. She remained a lifelong resident of Brookville. She was …

Obituary for Gilbert Grimes Jr.

GILBERT GRIMES JR. Gilbert Grimes Jr., age 88, of Brookville, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence in Brookville. Born February 27, 1933, in Clay County, Kentucky, he was youngest of 12 children born to the late Gilbert Sr. and Laura N. (Sparks) Grimes. On December 20, 1980, he and the former Tammy Berry …

Hoosiers 50 and older now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccine

Indiana State Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 50 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 412,000 Hoosiers. Due to limited vaccine supplies nationally, Indiana has prioritized healthcare workers, first responders …

Hate them or love them: Zipper merges coming to a Hoosier highway construction site near you

Indiana Department of Transportation press release The Indiana Department of Transportation will be transitioning from merging early to merging late with more widespread use of zipper merges in work zones this construction season.  What is a zipper merge? Zipper merges are used when a lane is closed ahead due to road construction or maintenance work. …

ISDH opens vaccines to 55 and older and announce mass vaccine sites

Indiana State Department of Health press release Blog covid vaccine for 55 and older and mass sites 3-2-21 The Indiana Department of Health today announced that it has partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, University of Notre Dame and Ivy Tech Community College to host three mass vaccination clinics to help eligible Hoosiers receive a …

Obituary for Ralph L. Brandes III

RALPH L. BRANDES III Ralph L. Brandes III, was born on October 19, 1951, in Milan, a son to Ralph and Clara Centers Brandes II. He married Denise Bennett on July 9, 2011, in Milan. Ralph spent his career as a diesel mechanic. When Ralph wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, mowing the grass, …

LTC unanimously passes resolution in support of LPD officer who was part of an officer-involved shooting

By John Estridge Liberty Town Council members unanimously passed a resolution in support of a Liberty Police Officer involved in an officer-involved shooting, which ended in the death of a female Friday, February 26. According to an Indiana State Police press release from Friday, LPD Officer Lorenzo Shepler was called to U.S. 27 south of …

Obituary for Zachery L. Fledderman

ZACHERY L. FLEDDERMAN Zachery L. Fledderman, age 36 of Indianapolis, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born February 8, 1985, in Batesville, he is the son of Tamara (Nee: Dwenger) and John Fledderman. He married Nicole Anderson June 30, 2007, in Batesville. Zac served as an army combat medic in Afghanistan. He worked several years in …