By John Estridge Liberty will be renamed Hollywood, at least for a day, and officials might not mind if it becomes Hoosierwood in the future. The movie “Bones and All” will film a couple of scenes in Union County with one being in Liberty on Union Street in front of the Liberty Restaurant Wednesday, July …
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Obituary for Melanie Ann Barrett
MELANIE ANN BARRETT Melanie Ann Barrett, 61, of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, July 9, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. One of four children of Harold and Billie Rowe Stang, Melanie was born in Fayette County, on March 13, 1960. Besides her husband, Donald May, survivors include a daughter, Billie Mise; a …
Obituary for Evelyn Y. Sunderhaus
EVELYN Y. SUNDERHAUS Evelyn Y. Sunderhaus, of Brookville, was born on September 14, 1935, in Mullberry, Ohio, a daughter to Robert and Etta Voots Shofstall. She was married to the late Ervan Sunderhaus who preceded her in death in October of 1990. Evelyn was a member of St. Mary’s of the Rock Catholic Church. In …
Chip and seal scheduled next week on Ind. 48 in Ripley and Dearborn counties
INDOT press release Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations as early as Monday, July 12, on Indiana 48 in Ripley and Dearborn counties. Work will take place from Ind. 101 to approximately two miles west of U.S. 50 in Lawrenceburg. Chip seal operations typically last around three to four …
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Searching Whitewater River for Connersville man
Indiana Conservation Officer Press Release Indiana Conservation Officers are searching for a missing man in the vicinity of Mahan Park, commonly referred to as “Three-Mile Bridge,” near Highway 121 in Connersville. After receiving notification from Fayette County Dispatch at approximately 5:45 p.m., Thursday, July 8, Conservation Officers arrived on scene and discovered a vehicle and several articles belonging to Robert …
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Obituary for Mona D. Burns
MONA D. BURNS Mona D. Burns, of Milan, was born on August 4, 1953, a daughter to Everett and Christine Fields. She spent her last 20 years of her career at Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg. Mona loved working in her flower garden and visiting with her family. She also very much enjoyed being with her …
One person killed in two-vehicle wreck on US 52 near rock house
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release On Wednesday, July 7, at 1:28 p.m., Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, responded to the area of U.S. 52, east of Yellow Bank Road, to the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, Deputies found a red, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado laying in the eastbound …
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Obituary for Jennifer Lynn Curry
JENNIFER LYNN CURRY Jennifer Lynn Curry, 44, of Liberty, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Jennifer was born to Terry Wulf and Juanita Bergman on April 21, 1977, in Galesburg, Illinois. She graduated high school from Stark County, Illinois and furthered her education by receiving an Associate’s degree in …
Obituary for Clarence A. Kolb
CLARENCE A. KOLB Clarence A. Kolb, age 80, of Brookville, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, following a brief illness. Born September 1, 1940, in Brookville, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Baudendistel) Kolb. Born on his mother’s birthday, he in turn later had a daughter, Diana King, who shared the same birthday …
FC Court News (Criminal)
Provided by Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Theft Kristina R. Wilson pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 12 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to all pending cases. She was given jail-time credit from July 7, 2020 to …