LINDA E. JACKSON Linda E. Jackson, age 73, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in New Trenton. Born May 7, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Milton Floyd and Wilma Jean (Farmer) Cooke. She was united in marriage to Robert S. Jackson on June 4, 1966, and he preceded …
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Indiana’s Public Access Counselor rules BTC should be more transparent
By John Estridge Indiana’s Public Access Counselor did not impose any sanctions on Brookville Town Council for violating the state’s Open Door Law, but he did not leave any doubt as to BTC’s inability to follow the law. Luke Britt, the state’s public access counselor, stated this opinion: “Based on the complaint and the response, …
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Obituary for Calvin “Rick” Crouch
CALVIN “RICK” CROUCH Calvin “Rick” Crouch, 68, of Milton, passed away April 28, 2021, at Reid Health, Connersville. A son of Calvin and Darlene Leslie Crouch, Rick was born in New Castle, on January 7, 1953, and graduated from Chrysler High School with the class of 1973. Rick was employed at Visteon, Connersville for more …
ISP identify plane fatality as Judson Costlow, 78, Richmond
By John Estridge from an ISP press release Indiana State Police have identified the pilot in the plane crash, which occurred Sunday morning, April 25, just south of the Boston airport. Judson J. Costlow, 78, Richmond, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Wayne County Coroner. At about 7:50 a.m. Wayne County Dispatch received …
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Nominations needed for UC Bicentennial King and Queen
UC Bicentennial press release Union County’s Bicentennial Committee is looking for nominations for the Bicentennial King and Queen. Nomination forms must be turned in by April 30. They can be sent by snail mail to Union County Bicentennial 2021, PO Box 133, Liberty, Indiana, 47353 or by email to ucbicentennial2021@gmail.com. Those submitting nominations should put …
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Obituary for Infant Enzo Blaise Pantoja
INFANT ENZO BLAISE PANTOJA Infant Enzo Blaise Pantoja passed into the arms of God shortly after his birth on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He is survived by his parents, Willy and Kaylee Dierckman Pantoja of Osgood; paternal grandparents, Juan and Maria Pantoja of Sunman; and maternal grandparents, Bob …
Obituary for Thomas Dale Persinger
THOMAS DALE PERSINGER Thomas Dale Persinger, 57, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1963, in Oxford, and is the son of Emery and Anita Williamson Persinger. Thomas graduated from Union County High School in 1981. He worked as a graphic artist and screen printer. He absolutely loved …
Obituary for Jadah L. Bukofchan (complete)
JADAH L. BUKOFCHAN Jadah L. Bukofchan , of Brookville, was born on September 29, 1989, in Davenport, Iowa, a daughter to Daniel and Dora Gomez Bukofchan. She attended Franklin County High School and continued her education at Indiana University where she ultimately pursued and earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Jadah was a member …
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Obituary for Richard Lane Hushour
RICHARD LANE HUSHOUR Richard Lane Hushour, 85, of Connersville, passed away early morning, Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home. The youngest of two children, he was born October 29, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald Wellington and Norma Lowene Miller Hushour, and he moved to Rushville, as a child with his family for residence. …
Obituary for James L. “Burk” Burckey
JAMES L. “BURK” BURCKEY James L. “Burk” Burckey, of Cedar Grove, was born on June 15, 1950, a son to Warren and Dorothy Cummins Burckey. He married Terry Baker on September 13, 1997. James spent his career in the Iron Worker Union, Local 44. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department …