NORBERT FRANK KIRSCHNER Norbert Frank Kirschner, age 88 of Oldenburg, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Heritage House in Greensburg. The son of Mike and Estella (Bruns) Kirschner was born on June 6, 1932, in Oldenburg on the farm where he lived his whole life. Norb was a US Army Veteran and served …
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Obituary for Jimmie Brewer
JIMMIE BREWER Jimmie Brewer, age 99, passed away peacefully at St. Andrews on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Kentucky on February 6, 1922, son of Wess and Pearl (Graham) Brewer. Jimmie was a WWII Army veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and five bronze stars after being wounded in battle in France. He …
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor rules BTC should be more transparent
By John Estridge Indiana’s Public Access Counselor did not impose any sanctions on Brookville Town Council for violating the state’s Open Door Law, but he did not leave any doubt as to BTC’s inability to follow the law. Luke Britt, the state’s public access counselor, stated this opinion: “Based on the complaint and the response, …
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Obituary for Priscilla Scott
PRISCILLA SCOTT Priscilla Scott, age 72, of Metamora, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by those she loved. Priscilla was born on October 6, 1948, in Batesville, a daughter to Pearl and Katie Miller Allen. She graduated from Brookville High School with the Class of 1966. Priscilla married Michael Scott …
Missing kayakers, including a woman eight months pregnant found in Wayne County
From a DNR Law press release Indiana Conservation Officers located a group of kayakers on the Whitewater River in Wayne County that had been reported missing early Sunday. The three kayakers, one of which was eight months pregnant, were reported missing by family members at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. At 5:30 a.m., Indiana Conservation …
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Obituary for Deborah A. Cox
DEBORAH A. COX Deborah A. Cox, age 71 of Oldenburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at home. Born August 5, 1949, in Batesville, she is the daughter of Viola (Nee: Billman) and Jerome “Bud” Prickel. She married the love of her life, Gary Cox June 3, 1972, at Holy Spirit Church in Evansville. …
Obituary for Garnel Jones (partial)
GARNEL JONES Garnel Jones was born on March 6, 1955, and passed away on May 12, 2021, and is under the care of Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home.
Obituary for Sherry Long
SHERRY LONG Sherry Lynn Long, 57, of Rushville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1963, in Richmond, to Robert and Lula Roberts Taylor and Johnny Branstutter On April 6, 1996, she married Richard Long in Connersville. Sherry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved playing …
Statement BTC President Curtis Ward read at end of May 11 meeting and then he placed on Facebook
From Curtis Ward’s Facebook page I wanted to end tonight’s meeting with a statement and a call to action for our community. Since our last meeting, and especially last week, social media has been ugly. What I’ve seen and heard is not representative of the community I believe we live in. I’ve always loved brookville. …
FC commissioners will discuss additional amendments to solar farm ordinance and hold executive session regarding litigation prior to public meeting
From Franklin County Commissioners’ press release Franklin County Commissioners will hold an executive session prior to their public meeting Tuesday morning, May 18. At the public meeting, commissioners will discuss possible amendments to the recently adopted zoning regulations involving solar farm and wind farm business concerns. The former, solar farms, has been the most pressing …