Obituary for Sister Patricia E. O’Bryan

SISTER PATRICIA E. O’BRYAN Sister Pat, Sister Mary Xavier before returning to her baptismal name, consecrated her life to Christ as a Sister of St. Joseph for more than 50 years. Dedicated to helping Kids and Families, Sister devoted her early days to school teacher, principal, pastoral assistant then on to Founder and Executive Director of Edelweiss …

Obituary for John “David” Woodruff

JOHN “DAVID” WOODRUFF John “David” Woodruff, 78, went to be with his Lord Saturday, April 10, 2021, after a long battle with ALS. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his closest family members. Family and anyone who knew him well are confident upon his arrival to his Eternal Home he asked, “Had much rain …

Obituary for Marvin Bradley Lee

MARVIN BRADLEY LEE Marvin Bradley Lee left this world on April 13, 2021, at the age of 78. At his request, no services will be held. Marvin was born on December 16, 1942 in Lewisville. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who lived most of his life in Liberty. You may still be able to find his picture …

FC marriage licenses for March

Provided by the Franklin County Clerk’s Office March 1 Sharon Rose Schneider, 52, and Bert Allen Eversole, 51. March 16 Alyssa Lynn Brandes, 24, and Montana John Maurits, 25. Nicholas Andrew Reese, 39, Olivia Garcia Ganio, 42. March 18 Jeremy Davis, 34, and Carolyn Marcum, 40. March 22 Chastity Faith Ann Wilson, 19, and Jacob …

FC property damage accidents from April 5 through April 11

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department April 5 Trevor Ruble, Sanes Creek Road, Laurel, was operating a vehicle westbound on Laurel Road, at 5:50 p.m., when the vehicle went off the left side of the road and struck a fence. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident. April 6 Corey Hamilton, …

FC arrests from April 6 through April 11

Supplied by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department April 6 George L. Qinones II, 41, Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested at 10:22 p.m., at Batesville, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy D. Enzinger for an Out of County Arrest Warrant. April 8 Thomas R. Strong Jr., 41, Main Street, Brookville, was arrested at an apartment on Main …

Milroy man arrested for seven grams heroin/fentanyl after traffic stop on I-74

An Indiana State Police press release Monday, April 12, a 46-year-old Rush County man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on I-74 in northern Dearborn County. The investigation began shortly after 11:30 a.m., when Senior Trooper Randel Miller stopped a 2001 BMW westbound on I-74 near the 165-mile marker in Dearborn County …

Indiana Department of Health pauses Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Indiana Department of Health press release The Indiana Department of Health is proactively notifying all vaccination clinics using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to pause its use following news reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has called for additional review of its safety. The state has not received official notification of …

Obituary for Joyce A. Stephens

JOYCE A. STEPHENS Joyce A. Stephens, 69, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Joyce was born to Harold and Jean (Lathery) Leach on March 18, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio. She truly lived her life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents. Joyce is survived by her children and …

Snapchat threats, Snapchat photos of the threatening student with guns and a vicious unprovoked attack on a school bus lead Brookville Middle School parents to be in fear for their children

By John Estridge NOTE THE EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN AT MT. CARMEL SCHOOL. IT HAPPENED IN THE MT. CARMEL SCHOOL PARKING LOT, ACCORDING TO FCCSC SUPERINTENDENT TAMMY CHAVIS. SHE DID NOT SAY IN WHICH SCHOOL THIS IS OCCURRING. PARENTS HAVE REACHED OUT TO ME AND STATED THIS IS AT BROOKVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL. STUDENT 1 WAS …