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DCMH Launches Same Day Appointment Service
GREENSBURG, IN – June 20, 2024 – 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.
Whiteland man named Indiana TOPS King
Slowly, over time, the weight kept building up. Douglas Schreiner’s weight struggles started in 1979, after his son was born with respiratory problems. A two-pack-a-day smoker, he quit cold turkey for his son’s wellbeing. But snack foods took the place of cigarettes. “Naturally, I gained weight, eventually, reaching...
Mill Race runner plans 70th marathon on 70th birthday
Steve Ranson of Plainfield is running up on two milestones Sept. 28 — he’ll turn 70 that day, and he’ll complete his 70th marathon that day as he joins more than 3,000 runners taking part in Columbus’ annual Mill Race Marathon. “I’ll be a happy guy,”...
Looking Back – July 20
Friends of city council president Dascal Bunch attended a fish fry at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, which raised $3,662, surpassing its goal of $2,000 to help pay for medication Bunch needed after a kidney transplant. The kidney was donated by Bunch’s 26-year-old son, Jordan, a pastor from Cincinnati. 1999.
Dr. Robert W. Petry
Robert Warren Petry entered unexpectedly into eternal rest on July 14, 2024, due to a bicycle accident. Bob was born August 2, 1951, to Warren Benjamin Petry and Uldine Early Petry in Denver, Colorado. He spent the first 6 years of his life in Louviers, Colorado where his love of the Rocky Mountains began. He then moved to Birmingham, Alabama, to Cherry Hills, New Jersey, and spent his cherished high school years in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Moffatt named Dementia Outreach Specialist
Thrive Alliance has appointed Jennifer Moffatt to the position of Dementia Outreach Specialist. In her new role, Moffatt will be responsible for implementing Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) for Thrive Alliance’s PSA (Planning and Service Area). With the goal of improving Indiana dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP supports Indiana’s transformation into a dementia capable state equipped with dementia capable care and services for all Hoosiers. Special attention will focus on strategies to decrease health disparities concerning dementia in Indiana.
Swails named AIM Media Indiana general manager
AIM Media Indiana, LLC has announced the appointment of Steve Swails as general manager with responsibility across all AIM media properties in Indiana. The promotion is effective Aug. 1, and Swails will also retain his current position and responsibilities as Group Circulation Director. The announcement was made jointly by Jeremy...
Trudy Martin: June 6, 1926 – July 2, 2024
Gertrude Irene Martin (age 98) was a caring mother, successful business women, life-long volunteer, world travel, and dedicated friend. Trudy was born and raised on a small farm in Greensburg, IN. She was very close to her seven brothers and sisters, but the farm couldn’t keep her down. After graduating from Indiana’s New Point H.S., Trudy hopped in her car and headed west. Her journey took her to California where she met her future husband of 60 years, Clyde Martin. For the next 40 years, they made their home in Brea, CA.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Ind. Code §5-23-5-9, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Edinburgh, Indiana (the “Council”), will hold a public hearing on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM, at the Edinburgh Town Hall, 107 S. Holland St., Edinburgh, IN 46124, concerning the recommendation to award a public-private agreement for the demolition of an existing building; land acquisition, and paved entry in Edinburgh, Indiana (the “Project”), in accordance with Ind. Code §5-23 (the “BOT Statute”), and the pledge by the Council of tax revenue to the payment of the obligations of the Council under such agreement.
‘BETTER PREPARED’: GPD spends two days training inside high school
GREENFIELD – While no one wants to think of the unthinkable, the Greenfield Police Department spent two days practicing active shooter drills at Greenfield-Central High School this week. With classes resuming in less than two weeks, officers took the opportunity to use the empty school to practice for worst-case...
Local club trying to help cricket outgrow niche status in the U.S.
Local residents out for a walk in Franklin’s Blue Heron Park over the weekend might happen upon a group of two or three dozen men dressed in all white and wonder what on earth is going on. Cricket hasn’t yet evolved past niche sport status in the United States,...
Flo Ann Boyd
Flo Ann Boyd, 93, of Columbus went home to her heavenly father on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 12:35 a.m. at GreenTree at Westwood. Mrs. Boyd was born February 11, 1931, in Columbus, the daughter of Harry and Mary Ahlbrand Abbett. On February 25, 1950, she married Charles E. Boyd.
William Warner Merritt
William (Bill) Warner Merritt, 86, of New Palestine, Indiana, died July 16, 2024, at Plainfield Healthcare Center. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 4, 1937, the son of John Stephens and Dorothy Grace (Hess) Merritt. He married Bonita L. Howe on June 19, 1971. Bill graduated from Ben...
Incoming eighth-graders win older divisions at city tourney
Alek Devidze and Isa Pan are only going into the eighth grade, but that didn’t stop them from winning divisions above their age level at Friday’s City Junior Tennis Tournament. Devidze won the Boys 16-and-under singles title, and Pan, his Central Middle School classmate, captured the Girls 16/18...
Procession with Eucharist is ‘the greatest joy of our lives’
GREENFIELD — The rising and falling notes of a hymn drifted down Jefferson Boulevard. The singing of people, and an occasional bird, were among the few sounds. Sunday, a pilgrimage headed for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis passed through the streets of Greenfield. A Eucharistic Procession, with a...
Terry Lynn Ostermyer
Terry Lynn Ostermyer, 76, of New Palestine passed away June 13th at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Terry was born in Martinsville Indiana on June 20th, 1947. She worked at Lane Bryant for 35 years in various departments. Terry loved to travel, places like Hawaii and Florida were some of her favorites having visited them both several times. She loved her bus trips to casinos with her friends and co? workers. She loved to paint, do jig-saw puzzles with her family, many times the kitchen table would have a 1000pc Thomas Kincaid puzzle being worked on. After family gatherings there was always a big card game going on that she loved. She loved cooking and feeding people, always making pies, cookies, cakes and zucchini bread that will be copied but never match hers. For years she donated to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Michelle Lynn “Shelly” Atkerson
Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Atkerson, 51, of Greenwood, IN passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Monday, July 15, 2024. Shelly was born to Michael and Barbara (Hoyt) Atkerson on December 26, 1972. Shelly was blessed with a beautiful spirit, contagious smile, and had a personality...
Pets Page: Columbus Animal Care Services
Macbeth is a super sweet, loving guy who is patiently waiting at the shelter for his second chance and forever home. Macbeth loves pets and chin rubs. He also really loves people! He will follow people around like a little floofy shadow. Ripley is a silly girl. She found herself...
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