By John Estridge At the Brookville Town Council meeting Tuesday night, May 11, a couple of Brookville Town Council members and the Brookville Police Chief addressed an editorial that was published on this blog concerning the town’s recent clampdown on enforcing property codes in the town. Also, they addressed questions from the audience. This ranged …
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FEMA wants to help families of COVID-19 victims with funeral expenses
From a FEMA press release The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans to help families with the funeral expenses incurred by COVID-19 victims. According to a FEMA press release, the money for the program is coming from Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Families …
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Obituary for Mikah Joan Powers
MIKAH JOAN POWERS Mikah Joan Powers entered into this world and passed away only 21 days later, on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent. The daughter of Sydney Smith and Charles Powers, both of Greensburg, was born on April 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. There will be a family visitation on Thursday, …
Obituary for Teresa Tanner
TERESA TANNER Teresa Tanner, 63, of Glenwood, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on April 22, 1958, in Connersville, and is the daughter of Harold Judd and Shirley Pennington. On June 27, 1992, she married her husband, Michael Tanner, at their home in Laurel. Teresa had worked for …
US 52 at Orschell’s Curve may be shut down for awhile
An accident involving a semi could have U.S. 52 at Orschell’s Curve shut down for quite awhile. This is Wednesday, the day for the flea market so expect heavy traffic on Franklin County backroads.
FC property damage accidents from May 4 through May 7
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department May 4 Rebecca Case, Fairfield Avenue, Brookville at 5:16 p.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on St. Mary’s Road. Due to the wet road surface and the excess speed of the vehicle, it hydroplaned as it was negotiating a right-hand curve, causing it to hit a tree on …
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FC arrests from May 3 through May 9
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department May 3 Curtis B. Hokey, 21, Duck Creek Road, Laurel, was arrested at 1:40 p.m., at the Fayette County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy S. Stirn, on a Court Order. Brian L. Judd, 32, Sanes Creek Road, Laurel, was arrested at 2 p.m., at the Rush …
Obituary for Stephen D. Shearer
STEPHEN D. SHEARER Stephen D. Shearer, 53, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Waldron Center in Shelby County. He was born on June 12, 1967, in Richmond, and is the son of the late Robert Shearer and Helen Noll Crawley. Stephen absolutely loved anything sports and being with his family. He …
Obituary for Kandi Qualls
KANDI QUALLS Kandi L. Qualls, 39, of Kentucky passed away Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at the Drake Center, Cincinnati. Kandi was born on October 4, 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona. In her leisure time, she enjoyed riding horses. Survivors include three daughters, Megan, Haley, and Ceaira Qualls; mother, America Koch of Rushville; father, Jack L. …
Obituary for Melody (Missy) Murtaugh
MELODY (MISSY) MURTAUGH Melody Murtaugh (Missy), 60 years old, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Missy met her husband, Chris, at their best friends’ wedding. An iconic photo of the wedding party shows everyone looking at the camera except Missy and Chris, who were looking at each …