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Lydia Rubel Zogg
Lydia Rubel Zogg, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on July 12, 2024, to be with the Lord. She was born in Clarksville, TN, on October 16, 1959, to the late Charles Frank and Joan Sexton Rubel. Lydia had a passion for gardening, particularly cultivating flowers and succulents. When not tending to her garden, she could be found reading crime novels, cooking her favorite dishes, or decorating while listening to Elton John or Luke Bryan. Lydia retired from Federal Express and attended Century Christian Church. Above all, she cherished her daughter Mckenzi and treasured their time together.
Girl thrown from ride at Indiana county fair, witnesses say. ‘She went headfirst’
A young girl was thrown from a ride at an Indiana county fair, witnesses say, prompting an investigation and the removal of all rides. The incident happened Monday, July 15, on the first day of the Dubois County 4-H Fair in Huntingburg and left the young rider injured, according to those who were on the ride with her.
Hazel Cash
TELL CITY — Hazel A. Cash, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy on May 1, 1936, daughter of Claude and Claire (Thrasher) VanHoosier. Hazel worked in assembly at Commercial Filters until her retirement in 1998. She worked there for over twenty-two years.
Season in review: Cannelton baseball
CANNELTON— Cannelton baseball this season played in 11 total games and the Bulldogs were not able to come up with a win. Their first three games of the year put them up against West Washington, Columbus Christian and Rock Creek. Gage Garrett against West Washington (17-0) finished with the team’s lone hit in the contest. Cannelton against Columbus Christian (21-7) combined for three hits with Garrett, Trevor Hale, and Jayden Cecil each recording a hit. Furthermore, the Bulldogs drew eight walks in the game. Lastly, against Rock Creek, the Bulldogs lost 19-6 and the team combined for two hits. Hale and Cecil recorded one each. Furthermore, the team drew 11 walks.
Chandler mother accused of child abuse after toddler tests positive for meth
A Chandler mother was arrested Monday on suspicion of child abuse after her 2-year-old tested positive for methamphetamines, Chandler police said. According to court records, police officers arrived at a home near Erie Street and Hartford Street around 10 a.m. Monday after the Department of Child Safety requested a welfare check on a two-year-old inside the house.
Anthony Jerome Cecil
Anthony Jerome Cecil, 75, of Hawesville passed away on July 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Owensboro on March 15, 1949, to John William and Willie Mae Cecil. Anthony was a Vietnam veteran who enjoyed learning, gardening, fishing, and long talks with anyone who would sit and listen. He was always out and about, keeping himself busy.
Out of prison, Indiana's caviar king back on Ohio River to find fishing holes taken
David Cox, of English, Indiana, says once he began setting his nets again after a two-year prison sentence and a three-year ban on commercial fishing, all of his once-secret spots were taken.
Wesley Leibering
Wesley Leibering, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Huntingburg to Walter and Geneva (Kemp) Leibering. Wes was a proud Happy Hunter graduate of 1949. He met a sweet girl named Madonna at the Labor Day Picnic in Huntingburg and asked her on a date to go to a Paoli football game. She was freezing in her thin coat but Wesley warmed her heart and they were married on November 26, 1955. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and when he returned from duty, worked for Kimball at Jasper Laminates division for 39+ years. His co-workers called him Red Dog. He loved everything sports. He and Madonna loved watching Southridge Basketball and it was a big thrill for them to watch them in the state final games. Wes was a volunteer for the Southridge Raider Football team working the chain gang for 21 years from 1999 — 2020 until the age of 91. He also was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Purdue sports, I.U. sports and the Colts.
John Alan Bunch
John Alan Bunch, of Eddyville, Ky., passed away on July 5, 2024, in Paducah, Ky., at the age of 53. Born on Sept. 30, 1970, in Evansville, Ind., and raised in Boonville, Ind. John was a loving husband to his wife, Ladonna Bunch, with whom he shared a beautiful life in Eddyville. He was the father of Rachel Gurren of Owensboro, Ky., who is married to Alex Gurren, and the grandfather of Ethan, Isaac, and McKenzie. His parents, David and Kathy Bunch, reside in Henderson, Ky., and his brother Jason Bunch, along with his wife Amy and his niece Emma and nephews Lucas, Wesley, Samuel, and Micah continue to live in Henderson as well.
Judith “Judy” Nell Boswell
Judith “Judy” Nell Boswell, 77, tossed her wheelchair to the side and sprinted into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday July 16, 2024. Judy was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 7, 1947 to the late Ralph and Edna Boswell. She was their first-born blessing which provided her with an incredible amount of strength and perseverance (some might call it stubbornness). Judy would grow to need this tenacity after contracting Polio at the age of 5. She was truly a miracle child and, after a long stent in the Iron Lung, survived even when her team of doctors told her mother there was no way. Although the disease stole her ability to freely move her arms and legs, it never could quite steal her joy or her will to live life to the fullest.
Michael Dale Brown
Bishop Michael Dale Brown Sr., 78 years of age, Pastor of Deliverance Christian Center passed on peacefully July 17, 2024 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Michael (Mike as he was better known) was born June 20, 1946 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Eva Brown. Through his life, Mike faced many challenges with his health. As a young man he was diagnosed with asthma and a rare condition retinitis of the eye, but neither of which stopped his determination to make a difference in other people’s lives. Mike proclaimed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and diligently served in the ministry for over 57 years as a pastor, teacher, and counselor to countless people. His work in the ministry started way back in 1966 in a little store front church on Leitchfield Road under the name of The Owensboro Church of The Lord Jesus Christ. Bishop Brown was a graduate from Miracle Valley Bible College of A.A. Allen ministries.
City of Huntingburg breaks ground on new water treatment plant
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEVV) — Huntingburg has seen several flooding and sewer issues, so they say this new project is vital for the community. Eric Parsley, a project manager with Commonwealth Engineers, says, "When it rains in Huntingburg our flows go up almost five times what the plant currently can really handle."
It’s National Hot Dog Day! Here’s Where You Can Celebrate in Owensboro
I don't need a reason to eat a hot dog, but today is a very special day that I will definitely be celebrating! It's National Hot Dog Day!. One of my best friends, Mercedez Varble, is also a fellow hot dog lover, so for the past few years we have celebrated with a gals glizzy night. The tradition has been big ole beef franks and ice cold beers from Brasher's Lil' Nashville. We listen to some awesome music, run into great friends, and get our buns a-dancin'.
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