Inclement weather negatively affects vaccine clinics

Indiana State Health Department press release The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers who have COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled this week should be aware that inclement weather could impact clinic operations. The state is working with local vaccination sites to reschedule appointments as needed. Individuals whose appointments are impacted will be notified by …

Obituary for Jennifer Nicole Goeke

JENNIFER NICOLE GOEKE Jennifer Nicole Goecke, 38, of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 20, 1982, in Fort Wright, Kentucky to Jeffery Alan Goecke and Georgia Marion Godman. Jennifer had attended Ivy Tech where she studied Psychology. She was employed for The Waters Nursing Home in …

FC property damage accidents from January 28 through February 7

From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Inclement weather really increased the number of accidents in Franklin County last week. But there was also the ubiquitous deer causing accidents. January 28 Kimberly Smith, McCain Street, Connersville, was operating a vehicle at 6:51 a.m., on Rhein Hill on Indiana 1 and was in a curve. The roads …

Obituary for Roberta Lavine Rummel

ROBERTA LAVINE RUMMEL Roberta Lavine Rummel, 94, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 4, 1926, in Shelby County, one of 10 children of Albert and Bertha Hendrickson Cowin. Roberta, for 21 years, was employed by Rex Manufacturing and its successor Philco-Ford. She then worked …

One FC highway truck destroyed another damaged as well as the Oldenburg garage in early morning fire

By John Estridge An early morning fire at the Franklin County Highway Department Oldenburg garage destroyed one county truck as well as damaging another truck and part of the building. According to Franklin County Commissioner Tom Wilson, who is over District 3, which includes Oldenburg, it is believed the fire started around or before 4:30 …

Obituary for Nancy Lee Ward

NANCY LEE WARD Nancy Lee Ward, age 76 of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Aspen Place Health Campus. The daughter of Raymond and Hazel (Stewart) Sarringhaus was born on January 3, 1945, in Batesville. Nancy worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Daftary in Greensburg. She enjoyed crafts and scrap booking. Mostly, …

Obituary for Hazel Blanch Norman

HAZEL BLANCH NORMAN Hazel Blanch Norman, age 99, of Sunman, passed away on January 28, 2021, at Ripley Crossing. The daughter of Lillard and Ella (Vanoy) Davis was born on June 16, 1921, in Casey County, Kentucky. Hazel worked in electronics assembly for Hill-Rom, retiring after 22 years. She was a member of the Sunman …

Obituary for Stella Marie Anderson

STELLA MARIE ANDERSON Stella Marie Anderson, age 71 of Sunman, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the Waters of Batesville. The daughter of Lester and Stella (Durham) Mullins was born on September 17, 1949, in Connersville. She was one of nine children. Marie, as most knew her, enjoyed going to Little Nashville with …