By John Estridge There is an old saying that the best thing to do when one gets into trouble is to drop the shovel and get out of the hole instead of digging the hole deeper. A Fairfield, Ohio man should have taken that advice early Friday morning, October 2. Ronald S. Winans, 36, has …
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Fayette and Union counties numbers of COVID-19 positive test results increase
By John Estridge from ISDH data and Franklin County Commissioners’ reports Franklin County Commission President Tom Linkel gave an in-depth COVID-19 update at the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday morning, October 6. Linkel does that at each commissioners’ meeting because the Franklin County Health Department disbanded the COVID-19 task force, which gave weekly updates until it was …
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119 people vote in Franklin County on opening day of early voting Tuesday, October 6
FC property damage accidents from September 28 through October 3
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department September 28 At 12:30 p.m. on Morris Road, Luke Wilson, Haskamp Road, Oldenburg, was operating a vehicle, and he was turning from St. Mary’s Road onto Morris Road. There was a large pickup at the intersection. When Wilson attempted to pull onto Morris Road, he ran off the side …
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Obituary for Jack Livengood
JACK LIVENGOOD Jack Livengood, 92, passed away Monday morning, October 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Metamora. One of five children of Oren and Edith Marie Wymer Livengood, Jack was born in Batavia, Ohio on March 4, 1928, and attended Colerain High School. Jack served his country in the United …
Obituary for Vincent Edward Norris
VINCENT EDWARD NORRIS Ed Norris, age 70, of Brookville, died Friday morning October 2, 2020, following a brief illness, at his residence in Brookville. Born September 10, 1950 in Waynesburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Cecil and Okie (Denny) Norris. He was united in marriage to the former Lennie Roberts on November 17, …
Obituary for Carol M. Roemer
CAROL M. ROEMER Carol M. Roemer, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Born May 8, 1947 in Brookville, she was one of 12 children born to the late Frank R. and Martha E. (Hacker) Schmid. She was a graduate of the former Brookville High School, …
Due to COVID-19 Operation Christmas Child needs more help than ever
From a Samaritan’s Purse press release As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan’s Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child—making sure millions of children experience the Good News and great joy of the holiday. Samaritan’s Purse is committed to its …
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FC arrests from September 29 through October 5
From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department September 29 Randi E. Meyer, 34, Hidden Valley Lane, Brookville, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. at a residence on McGuire Ridge Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy K. Hartman for Disorderly Conduct. Eileen N. Presley, 35, North County Road 500 East, Batesville was arrested at 2 p.m., at …
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Accusations: Satan’s special sauce
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’ve been accused of something at my church that isn’t true. If I defend myself, I look guilty. What do I do? A: I’m sorry this has happened to you. Sadly, churches are no different in many ways, than being in a family or small business. Political maneuvering, …