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Motorcyclist succumbs from injuries
A Connersville resident died Wednesday, July 1, of injuries he received in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Friday, June 26. According to a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release, Otis T. Sizemore, 46, was operating a 2011 Harley northbound on Ott Road at around 9:43 p.m., when his motorcycle traveled off the east side …
Property damage accidents investigated by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Property damage accident reports courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. June 22 A vehicle operated by Raymond Blanco, West Pearl Street, Batesville, was heading south on Sawmill Road at 1:50 a.m., when the vehicle came to a slight curve and left the road. The vehicle struck a tree, coming to a stop. It was …
Commissioners pledge to fix bell tower
By John Estridge Franklin County Commissioners pledged to fix the courthouse’s bell tower no matter what. It is leaning somewhat precariously. Not an estimate based on fact, but the figure $250,000 was used in the recent past to describe what it might cost to repair it. County engineer Larry Smith inspected the bell tower, but …
I want my life to be over
By Adrienne Greene Dear Pastor, At age sixty-six, I’m healthy, I love my life and I have been blessed beyond measure. But I’m tired of waiting to go to heaven. I’d like to go now. Is this wrong? A: It makes more sense than you realize, and no, it’s not wrong. The Apostle Paul also …
State is going to allow Shoup Historical Marker to remain in Laurel
By John Estridge The Shoup historical marker will stay and remain unchanged at the Conwell Cemetery in Laurel. With statues falling across the country faster than April rain, there was talk from Indianapolis of rewording or even removing the Shoup Historical Marker. According to an article on WIBC.com, in June, Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett, …
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Franklin County arrests June 23-27
June 23 Brandon W. Allen, 24, Buena Vista Road, Enochsburg, was arrested by FCSO Deputy A. Bowers for Leaving the scene of a property damage accident. June 24 Jason W. Conn, 37, Pipecreek Mill, Peru, Ind., was arrested by FCSO S. Stirn for outstanding warrant. Bud Metcalf, 23, Snail Creek Road, Brookville, was arrested by …
I don’t have any knowledge about viruses but here’s my opinion on masks
By John Estridge For disclaimer purposes let me get this out front: I struggled in high school chemistry to get a C+. When I took the introductory chemistry course in college, I got an A. The difference was where I was sitting. In high school, I sat by my friends who remained as clueless as …
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After 89 years absence, the Metamora Cemetery Association is reorganized
By John Estridge Back in the day, when there was a need, a community rallied together and did what was necessary to fix the problem. That was the explanation Steve Cox gave to Metamora residents Saturday, June 27, when talking about why the Metamora Masonic Lodge 156 took over operation of the Metamora Cemetery in …
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BTC discusses post-quarantine meeting location
By John Estridge As with many facets of life in 2020, everything seems to be changing, and in this context, the Brookville Town Council has changed the way it holds its meetings. In an answer to social distancing due to the pandemic, BTC uses Zoom and Facebook Live to hold its meetings with council members …
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