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 …
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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 …
Conservation Officers to have recruitment event in Brookville and Versailles
From a DNR Law press release Anyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend a recruiting event that DNR Law Enforcement’s District 9 will host on Sunday, May 23, at the Recreation Hall inside Versailles State Park starting at 3 p.m. A second event will be hosted on Saturday, June 5 …
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Ask Adrienne Greene: I want to be with someone
A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, God said it is not good to be alone. Do this means I don’t have to marry but I can still be with someone? A: Your question is a good one. I relate to it because I’ve been single almost all of my adult life. There …
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With warming weather Hoosiers warned about tick-borne diseases
Indiana Department of Health press release Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Indiana Department of Health entomologists have found the black-legged tick, which can carry pathogens that cause Lyme disease, babesiosis and other diseases, in all but three Indiana counties. Lyme …
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