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 …
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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
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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 …
FC court news (Civil and Small Claims)
Provided by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Civil Court Default Judgment Discover Bank vs. Brad R. Buckler and Pam Buckler for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,794.26, which shall accrue interest at the statutory rate of 8 percent per annum plus $185 costs. Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Matthew Kirk for the plaintiff …
DNR recommends the removal of birdfeeders statewide
DNR press release The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. The 15 counties are Clark, Delaware, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, LaGrange, Lake, Marion, Monroe, Newton, St. Joseph, Union, Washington, and Whitley. DNR is working …
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Obituary for Joseph E. Lake
JOSEPH E. LAKE Joe Lake, 57, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23 after a long battle with melanoma. He was born on December 2, 1963, to his proud parents Walter and Reba (Jones) Lake and spent his childhood in Centerville. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1982. Joe was known for his …
Obituary for Donald Edward Volz
DONALD EDWARD VOLZ Donald Edward Volz of Oldenburg, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, after battling an extended illness. His beloved wife, Judy was by his side. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Judy Volz, brother, Dick Volz, sons, Brent Volz, Andy Volz (Shawna), Daniel Volz, Tim Meer …