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RCCF Unveils New Mural in Versailles
(Versailles, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the completion of a new mural in the Town of Versailles, a project made possible through a successful collaboration with the Town of Versailles and Main Street Versailles. The mural, titled “Stargazers,” was created by artist Judy Eaton, a former RCCF board member, and funded by the Ripley County Endowment for the Arts.
Stella F. Weberding
Stella F. Weberding, age 101 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by her family at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg, Indiana. Born August 10, 1922, in Hamburg, Indiana, she is the daughter of Andrew and Frances (Nee: Lamping) Bedel. She married Robert J. Weberding on June 25, 1947, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hamburg and he preceded her in death in 2011. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and its ladies society.
Chip Seal Set for This Week on S.R. 46
(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 46 in Ripley County on or after Wednesday. Crews will be active between State Roads 129 and 101 east of Batesville for three to four days, weather permitting. Motorists should expect lane closures and...
COUNCIL TO ADDRESS URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--On Friday, Kicks 96 and 101.7 The Point News reported that Richmond Common Council will again be addressing the proposed Smith Hill housing project when they meet Monday night. But that’s not the only development project on the agenda. Council will also be addressing a zoning change that’s necessary to advance the Uranus project at the former New Creations property on the state line. The opening date has now been pushed back. Uranus was supposed to be open already, but its website now says the store is targeted to open by December but not be fully complete for about a year. Council meets at 7 Monday night. As always, you can catch it live on WCTV.
Richland-Bean Blossom denies claims it was hacked
The Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation denies claims by a hacker group that its data was stolen and shared online. The ransomware group BlackSuit released nearly 42 gigabytes data on the dark web in a post linking to the school district’s website. But Superintendent Jerry Sanders said in a...
Keith A. Jewett, 69, Dillsboro
Keith A. Jewett, 69, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. Keith was born on Thursday, November 11, 1954 in Milan; son of Thomas “Tom” and Dorothy (Block) Jewett. He was the third of four children. Keith grew up in Dillsboro and was a graduate of Dillsboro High School, class of 1973.
MU degree recipients
OXFORD — Miami University awarded degrees to students during spring commencement of 2024 to the following local students: Hannah Bey, Versailles; Johnnie Bozarth, Greenville; Makenzie Knore, Bradford; James Normile, Greenville; and Baylee Petry, Hollansburg. Established in 1809, Miami University is consistently ranked among the top 50 national public universities...
PODCAST TO FOCUS ON NIQUI McCOWN
(Richmond, IN)--A new podcast is being released about Niqui McCown – the Richmond bride-to-be who has not been seen for 23 years. It’s being produced by WKEF-TV and takes an in-depth look at the case from its beginning to where it stands today. It’s called “Missing: Niqui McCown” and it debuts Monday, July 22nd on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Monday will be the 23-year mark since her disappearance.
FAIRFIELD TWP. POLICE NEWS
FAIRFIELD TWP. - A Rockaway man was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle at about 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, on Little Falls Road. Police said a caller from a business on Daniel Road East had reported seeing a motor vehicle burglary incident on the business' security cameras and a description of the man, later identified as Matthew Logan, 29, was provided to the officers on duty.
1 person dead after hitting RTA pole in Harrison Twp.
One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Harrison Twp. on Sunday morning. Harrison Twp. crews responded to reports of a serious injury crash around 6:40 a.m. at 3909 Salem Avenue, according to a statement from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies initially found a maroon Buick Lucerne...
Ross trustees vote to dissolve economic development district with Hamilton
Hamilton City Council, later this month, is expected to consider legislation that could terminate the contract. Though there would be no impact as the JEDD does not own or control property, assets or funds and has not incurred any obligations or debts, Ross Twp. Trustee Keith Ballauer feels the dissolution of the agreement is a mistake.
Reid Health celebrates 5 years of improvements in Connersville
As Monday became Tuesday on a mid-July night in 2019, a new era began for Connersville’s century-old hospital. Outside the facility, there was a flurry of activity as new signage went up to formalize the transition from Fayette Regional Health System to Reid Health – Connersville.
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