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DNR press release DNR is accepting applications for reserved spring turkey hunts from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22. Hunters can apply online for a reserved turkey hunt by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. To apply, click on the “Apply for a reserved hunt” link and have your Customer ID handy. No late entries will be accepted. The online method …
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WILLIAM “BILL” HAMILTON William “Bill” Hamilton, 80, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Connersville. Bill was born on March 15, 1940, and is the son of John Hamilton and Rhoda (Allen) Hamilton. Bill married Donna Sheard in Telico Plains, Tennessee, on March 15, 1992. They were blessed with more than 28 …
By John Estridge Franklin County Commissioners have closed the Government Center due to COVID-19 concerns. Commissioner Administrative Assistant Fayetta Hay sent out an email at 5:02 p.m., Tuesday, December 29. ”Please be advised EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY the Franklin County Government Center is closed to the public until January 11, 2021. If you need assistance, you may contact offices directly …
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From an Indiana Department of Natural Resources press release The new year will bring coyote sightings around Indiana. Seeing coyotes, especially during winter, is normal and should not cause alarm. Coyotes become more active during winter. Young coyotes are leaving their parents to find a new home, making them more visible. In January, coyotes will …
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EMMA LOU GRIMES Emma Lou Grimes, age 90, of Marcellus, Michigan, and a former longtime resident of Brookville, died Friday evening, December 25, 2020, at her residence in Michigan. Born September 8, 1930, in Metamora, she was one of nine children born to the late Eli and Margaret (Edelman) Estridge. On May 1, 1948, she became …
AMBROSE FRANKLIN ALLEN III Ambrose Franklin Allen III, age 55, of Brookville, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born November 4, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of Ambrose Franklin Allen II and Barbara (Baisden) Whalen. On July 7, 2012, he was united in marriage to Crystal …
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VIVIAN E. KASER Vivian E. Kaser, age 96, of Batesville, and formerly of Liberty, died early Sunday morning December 27, 2020, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Born March 16, 1924, in Falmouth, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (Fields) Barnard. On August 8, 1942, she was united in marriage …
RON L. EMERY Ron L. Emery, age 50, of Brookville, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his residence in Brookville. Born October 12, 1970, in Lawrenceburg, he was the son of Ronald L. and Cheryl Ann (Wilber) Emery. Ron was an Electrician. In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting and swimming; and spending …
EDITH MAE HACKENSMITH Edith Mae Hackensmith, 80, of Laurel, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was born on October 28, 1940, in Rushville, and is the daughter of the late Silas Jaggers and Mamie Gabbard Jaggers. She graduated from Laurel High School Class of 1958. She then …
RITA ANN DANIEL Rita Ann Daniel, 86, of Connersville, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 27, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 20, 1934 in Fayette County, to the late Henry Frank and Mabel Catherine Lundy Frank. She married Robert “Dick” Daniel on June 22, 1957, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic …