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Ida "Genette" Burton, 78, Mt. Auburn, Indiana (Adair County Native)
Ida “Genette” Burton, 78, of Mt. Auburn, Indiana passed away from this life at 7:39 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024 at home surrounded with love. She was born September 3, 1945 in Sparksville, KY, the daughter of the late James Molen and Ida Ezola Corbin. Mrs. Burton was...
Greensburg Fire Department Announces Promotions, Awards at Recognition Ceremony
Greensburg, IN - The Greensburg Fire Department announced promotions, recipients of the Life Saving Award, and Firefighter of the Year at their 2024 Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, July 16. The awards and promotions announced are as follows:. Promotions. Assistant Chief Ron Reynolds. Firefighter Caleb Stevens. Firefighter Trent Campbell. Firefighter Walker...
POSSIBILITY OF NEW TAX DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL
(Richmond, IN)--During Monday night’s meeting of Richmond Common Council, there was some discussion of tax increment financing – or TIF. Here’s Council member Jerry Purcell talking about what could potentially lie ahead: "There is the opportunity for us - and I know how everyone feels about new taxes - but to approve a public safety tax." And, here’s why: "We're looking at a lot of big projects. The infrastructure is crumbling in our downtown. I think we have to be upfront and honest with the public," Purcell said. No further discussion or action was taken Monday night.
VANCE GREW UP LESS THAN 40 MILES FROM RICHMOND
(Middletown, OH)--By now, you probably know that Donald Trump on Monday announced Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. But, did you know that Vance grew up less than 40 miles from Richmond? After Monday’s announcement, there was some chaos outside of Vance’s former home in Middletown with onlookers taking photos and speaking with neighbors. Vance is a former Marine and is a 39-year-old father of three.
Dean awarded degree from Miami University
Griffin Dean of Bethany Beach was among nearly 4,100 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 18. Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. With a student body of more than 22,000, Miami was established in 1809 and offers more than 100 areas of study, and more than 2,200 graduate students through 78 master’s and doctoral degree programs. Miami is an NCAA Division I school, serving more than 500 student-athletes across 19 varsity sports. For more information, visit MiamiOH.edu.
Dayton man accused of taking teen girl to Harrison Twp. motel for sex pleads guilty
A Dayton man faces up to five years in prison for taking a teen girl to a Harrison Twp. motel in April “to have sex with her” instead of giving her a ride home. John Mfitumukiza Baziromwabo, 32, pleaded guilty Monday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to abduction, attempt to commit unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and gross sexual imposition, according to plea documents.
Spartanette dance camp upcoming at CHS
The Connersville Spartanette Dance Team will host a youth dance camp for incoming pre-K through eighth graders in the Fieldhouse at CHS from 1 to 3 p.m. from Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, July 25. The thirtieth annual Fayette County Free Fair youth dance recital will occur at 5:30 p.m....
Fairfield Planning Board approves application for multi-purpose warehouse and office building
FAIRFIELD TWP. - A new two-story, 14,000-square-foot multi-purpose warehouse and office building will be constructed on Route 46 East next door to the Atlantis Partners headquarters. The application for the project was recently unanimously approved by the Planning Board on Tuesday, July 9. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care...
Richmond man charged with shooting teen in chest
RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond man is accused of shooting a local teenager in the chest. Ja'Curion Lamar Vanmeter, 27, is charged with aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony carrying up to 16 years in prison. According to Richmond police, Vanmeter on April 27 used an air rifle to...
Watch: Ingrid Andress's painfully strained national anthem at MLB's Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress can sing. The country artist has the Grammy nominations to prove it. But we all have bad days. In honor of her painfully strained rendition of the national anthem at Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday in Arlington, here are a few other singers who likewise failed to hit it out of the park.
Milan Grad Ben Riehle Wins Trojan Trot 5K
The next SIRC race happens this Saturday in Aurora. (St. Leon, Ind.) - Recent Milan High School graduate Ben Riehle crossed the finish line first at the Trojan Trot 5K. The Sunman native completed the second of six Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC) events with a time of 17:11. Lawrenceburg's...
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