News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department October 8 Zackhery D. O’Neill, 28, Gloeckner Creek Road, Brookville, was arrested at noon, in court by the Brookville Police Department, for an Out of County Warrant. October 9 Dwayne H. Littleton, 45, Lake Street, Laurel, was arrested at 10:58 a.m., at Littleton’s residence, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department …
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By John Estridge Dwayne H. Littleton, a Lakeview man, called 911 and reported a theft of his money on Friday, October 9. When police officers arrived at the complainant’s home, Littleton, 45, Lake Street, ordered the police officers off his property. By the time the situation was resolved, Littleton was arrested and charged with two …
By John Estridge A Franklin County woman wanted on a Level 2 Felony warrant out of Dearborn County was stopped in Brookville Friday morning, October 9, at the intersection of 5th and Long streets. When she got to the Franklin County Security Center, police allege they found more than 10 grams of methamphetamine on her …
EARL L. WILHELM Earl L. Wilhelm, age 77 of St. Leon, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 in Batesville. Born September 3, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Earl F. and Marie (Feller) Wilhelm. Earl married Roberta Stone May 10, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Leon. He worked at Season Good Box Factory …
By John Estridge with ISDH data Indiana numbers remain bad. There were 1,569 COVID-19 positive test results reported on Tuesday, October 13, for the state. That is one of the highest numbers for a day since statistics began in mid-March. The total is 138,104. The state also saw 27 people die due to COVID-19. That …
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Photos and article by John Estridge Tom Sales and Service’s Building came down Tuesday, October 13. When Bill Schirmer got permission to build his new building, the town council members asked him to tear down the original building. According to Schirmer, the added space will help out with parking problems in the area. After building …
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From an Indiana Conservation Officer Press Release A Hamilton County woman conducting a SCUBA training event drowned Monday afternoon, October 12. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the incident that led to her drowning at Dream Lake within Hidden Paradise Campground in Decatur County. Hidden Paradise Campground is located near St. Paul. At 2:14 p.m., Donna …
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By Susan Knight, director Current Hours: Monday through Friday 1 to 6; Saturday, 1 to 4. Expanded Services: The Libraries are open for “Grab-&-Go: services. Patrons who want to enter the buildings to select books, movies, magazines, etc. may do so. Computers will be available by appointment. Brookville’s study rooms will also be available by appointment. Meeting rooms …
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