Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department June 25 James R. Hicks Jr., 54, High Street, Brookville, was arrested at 10:15 a.m., by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy S. Stirn at the Dearborn County Jail on two Arrest Warrants. Brandon A. Peters, 41, Vallonia, at 6:56 p.m., was arrested at the Decatur County Jail by Franklin …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Library Corner
From the desk of Susan Knight, FCPLD director Closure: Library will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Expanded Services: The Libraries are open for “Grab-&-Go: services. Patrons may enter the buildings to select books, movies, magazines, etc. Computers are available. Brookville’s study rooms are available. Toys, and video gaming systems are …
Obituary for Marcella C. “Dolly” Schwegman
MARCELLA C. “DOLLY” SCHWEGMAN Marcella C. “Dolly” Schwegman, age 97 of Greensburg, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her residence. Born September 7, 1923, in Enochsburg, she is the daughter of Christina (Nee: Huser) and Charles Litmer. She married Albert B. (Bert) Schwegman on June 19,1946, at St. John Catholic Church in Enochsburg, and he …
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Obituary for Nelrose Mary (Ruble) Cook
NELROSE MARY (RUBLE) COOK Nelrose Mary (Ruble) Cook, 95, of New Point, passed away on Sunday, June 27. 2021, at Morning Breeze Retirement Community in Greensburg. Nelrose was born to Joseph L. Ruble and Stella E. (Blair) Ruble on July 10, 1926, in New Point. She grew up in New Point and graduated from New …
Obituary for William E. “Bill” Hensley
WILLIAM E. “BILL” HENSLEY William E. “Bill” Hensley, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Caroleton Manor. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Connersville, and is the son of the late Frank Hensley Sr. and Geneva Kern Hensley. He married Diane Larson on July 14, 1989, in Connersville. Bill had worked …
Obituary for Elbert Dixon
ELBERT DIXON Elbert Dixon, 72, of Connersville, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Majestic Care of Connersville. He was born on March 23, 1949, in McKee, Kentucky, and is the son of the late Merle Bud Dixon and Alice Rachel McKinny Dixon. Elbert was known as a jack of all trades and was very …
Obituary for Mary Lou Steiner
MARY LOU STEINER Mary Lou Steiner, age 76, of Brookville, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville. Born October 15, 1944, in Cedar Grove, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Wilhelmina (Reuss) Steiner. She worked for many years at Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company, and later became …
INDOT to close bridge on Ind. 101
INDOT press release The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a bridge on Indiana 101 for construction near Liberty. The bridge is about four miles south of US 27 and Ind. 101 intersection in Liberty. SR 101 will be closed in both directions between Scratch Gravel Rd and W 725 N. It is scheduled to …
UC Bicentennial has opening ceremonies Sunday afternoon, June 27
Photos by John Estridge
Black bear confirmed near Evansville
IDNR press release DNR biologists have confirmed a black bear sighting that occurred in northeast Vanderburgh County before sunrise this morning. The closest town to the location is Elberfeld, in Warrick County. Biologists confirmed the bear from photos taken by the landowner. “This is Indiana’s fourth confirmed black bear,” said Brad Westrich, DNR mammalogist. “With …