News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
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Indiana Conservation Officer press release Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of Robert L. Austin, 26, of Connersville, from the Whitewater River. Family notification has been made and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. This incident is still under investigation and further inquiries should be directed to the Fayette County Sheriff’s …
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Indiana Department of Transportation press release The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an emergency road closure for Indiana 101 one mile north of U.S. 50 between U.S. 50 and County Road East 50 South. The road is closed due to a failed culvert pipe. Ind. 101 is expected to reopen on Monday, July 19, weather …
Submitted by Susan Knight, FCPLD director 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 NOT available. Social distancing is encouraged. Meeting Rooms: Room capacity is reduced. Laurel’s meeting room …
MARLENE CALLAHAN LAKER Marlene Callahan Laker, 86 years old, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born and raised in St. Leon, Marlene graduated from Guilford High School in 1952. She and her late husband, Robert, moved to Indianapolis where they raised four children, David, Dale, Maureen and Daryl. Marlene loved God and the church …
GRETCHEN ENZINGER Gretchen (Haverkos) Enzinger, 86, of Oldenburg, passed away surrounded by her family on July 9, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1935, to Edwin and Cecilia Haverkos. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis Enzinger of Oldenburg; four children, Marty (Karen) Enzinger of Batesville, Jennifer (Tom) Sanderson, of Fair …
RITA LYNN HOLCOMB Rita Lynn Holcomb, 55 of Connersville, passed away on July 8, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 1, 1966, in Connersville to Aaron Charles Harrison and Eunice Stella Venable Harrison. Rita attended Higher Praise Worship Center in Connersville. She worked at Ford and Parkview Restaurant for more than 10 …
EUGENE “GENE” CAUDILL Eugene “Gene” Caudill, 83, died on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence in Moores Hill. Gene was born in Letcher County Kentucky on April 21, 1938, to Howard and Gladys Madden Caudill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam and in Germany also. Gene …
ELLEN EMMALINE (EMMA) ESTRIDGE Ellen Emmaline (Emma) Estridge of Brookville, peacefully entered eternity July 9, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1932, in Gainesville, Texas, to the late Walter and Cora (Powell) Parker. She was a member of the Valley Christian Church in Brookville. Ellen was a strong woman, loved by many, and …
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Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why would I want to go to heaven? Life is good here and besides, I’d probably need to make some changes! A: If you’re looking for a sales pitch on the benefits of heaven, this tells me you haven’t read the Bible; specifically Revelation Chapter 21. …
By John Estridge Local voices apparently played a large part in delaying the closure of Indiana 101 in Union County. But Union County residents would like to keep the major highway open through the construction phases whenever they finally take place. Local business owner and farmer Terry Abernathy came to the Union County Commissioners Friday, …