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Kenneth Wayne Merchant
Kenneth Wayne Merchant, 80, a resident of Greenfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born October 3, 1943, in Maxwell, Indiana, to the late Fred and Lesta (Reed) Merchant. He attended Maxwell Grade School and Hancock Central High School. He was a Junior High...
Susan Cox: Reunion fosters appreciation of family ties
The breeze ruffles the aspen leaves and the stream gently tumbles over rocks as people fill the pavilion. Tables with red checkered tablecloths are covered with an assortment of food and coolers hold a variety of drinks. Chairs and blankets surround the pavilion to provide more seating. Chatter and laughter fill the air as cousins, siblings, aunts and uncles reconnect with one another.
Pet food distribution set for Thursday
Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) will distribute pet food through its Furry Friends Food Bank distribution from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, (or until supplies last), at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. The pet food will be distributed in the parking lot in front of the plane, Charlie 119.
Animated ‘Moana’ family movie to be shown at Donner pool
On the immediate surface, it does indeed seem oh-so-fitting: Showing the 2016 Disney ocean-oriented movie “Moana” free at the Donner Aquatic Center, 739 22nd St. in Columbus. That’s the innovative plan as darkness falls July 26 as part of the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the...
Speaker series set today at 411 Gallery
The nonprofit Columbus Area Arts Council Small Talk/s free series continues at 5:30 p.m. today at 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St. (the downtown Arts Alley) in d0wntown Columbus. Today’s speakers include the Indianapolis-based traveling artist collective known as One Drop, and artists Tasanee Durret, India Hines and Nandi Jordan, all currently exhibiting at the gallery. Refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.
BCSC board approves about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members voted 6-1 to pass a pair of resolutions releasing about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan. District 1 board member Jason Major voted against the resolution, in keeping with previous statements he’s made about how...
Steering The Shipp: Girls basketball coach to take over as Hauser athletics director
Kyle Shipp has been an athletics director before, so moving into that role at Hauser Junior-Senior High School won’t be anything new. Shipp was confirmed by the Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Board at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Spending over 20 years in high school athletics in some capacity, this is...
‘American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana’ launches worldwide today
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The once-in-a-generation publication American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana, officially launches worldwide today. The book, written by Matt Shaw and photographed by Iwan Baan, is jointly published by The Monacelli Press and Landmark Columbus Foundation. Studio Lin designed the book. American Modern is the first in-depth...
Brian’s picks
* If you’re a jazz junkie, then step into the rhythm of the musical muse this week with two significant — and free — events from which to choose. At 5:30 p.m. today, as part of the new Jazz IN Columbus series, performing on Fourth Street is basically an Indianapolis all-star ensemble known as The Blue Side. The group consists of several musicians well known to Columbus residents — Tad Robinson (pictured), Gordon Bonham, Rob Dixon and Kenny Phelps, the last two 0f whom sold out shows recently at the Jazz at Helen’s series.
Tables are still available for Atterbury Job Corps speed networking event
EDINBURGH, Ind. – Atterbury Job Corps reminds the public that it will hold its first Speed Networking event next Wednesday, July 24, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Atterbury Rec Center, in Edinburgh. Businesses, manufacturers, and organizations will participate and sell their companies to Atterbury Job Corps students...
Region police calls – July 19
Devhan Barnes, 28, North Vernon, domestic battery, strangulation, 8:06 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $2,055 bond. Allison Holwager, 20, North Vernon, warrant, 2:10 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond. Teresa Thompson, 48, North Vernon, warrant, 5:10 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department,...
NVPD: Man pulled gun, resisted after traffic stop
NORTH VERNON — A North Vernon man who police say pulled a weapon after he was stopped Thursday night for speeding faces felony resisting and firearm charges as well as misdemeanor drunken-driving counts. The suspect and a North Vernon police officer were treated for injuries after the arrest. Andy...
Newtown defeats Franklin Twp.
Blue Dawgs gain 4-1 victory to end FT’s season in Section 6 11-12 tournament. Ben Moyer always believed it could be a special summer for Franklin Township’s 11-12-year-old All-Stars. Moyer knew the squad had talent. The Franklin mentor saw a team that had toughness and was battle-tested. And...
On the record for July 19
Casey Dean Cockerham, 42, Brownstown, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, intimidation with a deadly weapon, bond pending or no bond required, 3 p.m. Thursday. Nathan O. Garrett, 50, Edinburgh, possession of methamphetamine, bond pending or no bond required, 12:25 p.m. Thursday. Lawrence Andrew Turnbloom, 29, Franklin, possession of methamphetamine,...
Morristown Council to move forward with developing grass lot to parking
The Morristown Council came out of its special meeting Thursday with a direction for what to do with the empty grass lot next to Longbranch Saloon. The council took no formal action on the discussion it held.
Library's Summer Reading Completion party Monday, other upcoming events
The Shelby County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program officially ends this Saturday, July 20. The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch will celebrate with a Summer Reading Olympics event from 2-3 p.m., where attendees can play games and receive prizes galore, according to the library’s event calendar.
DCMH Launches Same-Day Appointment Service
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of its new same-day appointment service, providing same-day care for illnesses and injuries. This initiative enhances accessibility and convenience for patients, ensuring they receive timely medical attention without the need for long-distance travel or extended wait times.
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