EVALYN HUNT Evalyn Hunt, age 85, of Brookville, died Thursday morning April 15, 2021, at her residence in Brookville. Born November 1, 1935, in Morehead, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late David and Loraine Butler. She was united in marriage to Ruben C. “Maynard” Hunt, and he preceded her in death on June …
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Several unanswered questions remain but BTC begins formation of parks board
By John Estridge Usually, when the Brookville Town Council members vote on a motion, the result is a unanimous decision. Tuesday night, April 13, BTC member Catherine Pelsor voted against a motion to begin the process of creating a park board. However, she was the only dissenting vote, losing to the majority, 4-1. BTC will …
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BTC sets pool prices; out-of-town residents will pay more
By John Estridge Brookville Town Council unanimously agreed on pool prices for this summer. BTC members Catherine Pelsor and Brooke Leffingwell as well as Brookville Town Manager Tim Ripperger make up the pool committee, which made recommendations to the entire board. The recommendations were approved without change. Leffingwell wanted and got a higher prices for …
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Indiana 3 will be closed from I-74 to Ind. 244
Indiana Department of Transportation press release The Indiana Department of Transportation will close Indiana 3 from I-74 to IN 244 for bridge work. IN 3 will be closed from I-74 near Greensburg to IN 244 in Rush County, seven miles south of Rushville. The road will close at the end of the April. It …
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Obituary for Kathleen (Kathy) Simonson
KATHLEEN (KATHY) SIMONSON Kathleen (Kathy) Simonson, 65 years old, of Lawrenceburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. “Kathy with a K,” as she would commonly refer to herself, was a compassionate and creative person who never met a stranger. She loved to talk and could keep a conversation going as …
Obituary for Daniel Edward Fullenkamp
DANIEL EDWARD FULLENKAMP Daniel Edward Fullenkamp, 31 years old, of Oldenburg, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on 10/12/89 and ironically weighed 10 lbs 12 oz at birth. Daniel worked several years for Heartwood where he developed a passion for wood working, which lead to contract …
Obituary for Sharon June Pugh
SHARON JUNE PUGH Sharon June Pugh, age 75 of Batesville, passed away on April 12, 2021, at Christ Hospital. The daughter of Walter Jr. and Sarah (Sallee) Maple was born on February 26, 1946, in Greensburg. She married Charles D. Pugh, and he preceded her in death. Sharon was a member of the Batesville VFW …
Obituary for John Eric Swellberg
JOHN ERIC SHELLBERG John Eric Shellberg, 82, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, with his fiancé by his side at his home in Connersville. One of four sons of Francis Oscar and Marie Griffin Shellberg, John was born on February 11, 1939, in Jackson, Michigan. For many years, John was employed as a …
Obituary for Irma L. Swartz
IRMA L. SWARTZ Irma L. Swartz, age 86, of Cleves, Ohio, and a former longtime resident of Metamora, died Wednesday April 14, 2021, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born March 28, 1935, in College Corner, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Herschel B. and Blanche (Davis) Muddell. On June 8, 1956, she …
Meth, gray death and $1,300 in cash found in vehicle after one-vehicle accident, killing the driver
Indiana State Police press release A Richmond man was killed in a single vehicle crash on U.S. 227 near Gaar Road in Wayne County early this morning. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Jacob Ridgway revealed William Caleb Miller, 28, Richmond, was traveling south on U.S. 227 when his 2002 Chevrolet Blazer traveled left of center and …