Fayette County has five more COVID-19 positive test results and Union County has one more

By John Estridge from ISDH data Fayette County again led the Whitewater Valley’s three counties with five more COVID positive test results, bringing that county’s total to 417. There were no new COVID-19-related deaths reported, meaning Franklin County’s total remains at 25, Fayette County has 13 and zero for Union County. Union County had an …

Union County and Franklin County school districts receive broadband grant through CARES Act

By John Estridge from a University of Indianapolis press release Union County and Franklin County school systems were awarded a grant to help with broadband connectivity and to improve online instruction. Announced by a University of Indianapolis press release on Friday, September 18, the grant is part of a larger $4.8 million grant obtained by …

Obituary for Lavonne B. Huber

LAVONNE B. HUBER Lavonne B. Huber, of Sunman, was born on February 8, 1926, in Batesville, a daughter to Vernon and Edna Richter Gunter. She married Wilbur Huber on December 14, 1946, at St. Jacob’s Church and together they raised three children. Lavonne was a member of St. Jacob’s Church and enjoyed cooking, sewing and birds. She …

Denise Pflum’s alleged killer has Motion to Suppress hearing set for Monday afternoon, September 28

By John Estridge The man accused of killing Denise Pflum in 1986, has his Motion for Suppression hearing set. Shawn McClung, Connersville, has been charged with Voluntary Manslaughter (in sudden heat and without a deadly weapon), as a class B felony, regarding Pflum’s March 28, 1986, death. His attorney, Jud McMillin, recently filed a motion …

Obituary for Michael Kent Clark

MICHAEL KENT CLARK Michael Kent Clark, age 73, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Predeceased by his parents, Quentin E. & Lois E. (Talbert) Clark, Mike passed of natural causes. Mike was a patriot and served honorably in the US Army after graduating from Brookville High School. His love of reading, racing, …

Fayette County reportedly has eight new COVID-19 positive test results

By John Estridge with ISDH’s reported numbers Editorial comment: I’m having a cynical day regarding COVID-19 official numbers. According to Indiana State Department of Health numbers, Fayette County increased the most concerning the number of positive COVID-19 tests with an additional eight, making that total number 412. The good news is today, like several days …

How to give big to God

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Some people in my church want their generous donations announced. I find this disgusting. A:            Jesus did too. In the red-letters of our Bible (Christ’s words in direct quotes), he said this: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward …