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Driver Partially Ejected in I-74 Rollover Accident Near Greensburg
Decatur County, IN – A single-vehicle rollover crash on eastbound I-74 near Greensburg Friday evening resulted in eight people being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, the driver reported that he was in the left lane when a tire blew out, causing the vehicle...
Barbara Ruth Rogers
Barbara Ruth Rogers, 83, of Laurel passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. One of five children of Charles and Geneve Hackworth Johnson, Barbara was born in Waco, Kentucky on November 6, 1940 and graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1958. On September 3,...
Batesville Parks and Recreation Board July Meeting Canceled
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 17 has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The meeting was scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building (132 S. Main Street).
Franklin College professor attends World War II seminar
FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin College Associate Professor of History, Lourdes Hurtado, Ph.D., attended the Faculty Seminar on World War II History in late June. Chosen through a competitive application process, Hurtado was among approximately 20 distinguished participants invited by the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
Clark-Pleasant School Corporation hosts immunization clinic for students
WHITELAND, Ind. – The Clark-Pleasant School Corporation is hosting an optional immunization clinic for students at Whiteland Community High School North Building on Tuesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) will be onsite as it “breaks down barriers and brings vaccines to you.”
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...
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...
Jerry Donald Noel
Jerry Donald Noel was born September 2, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH to Gladys Kennedy Noel Peck and Estell Noel. Jerry relocated shortly after to the family farm in Elizabethtown, KY, where he was raised. After his Army service, Jerry married Rosemary Cox, who preceded him in death in December 2023....
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic hosts free recital Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (CIP) presents a Reed Trio Recital this Sunday, July 21, at Helen Haddad Hall. The show begins at 3 p.m. The recital features pieces by Mozart, Michael Hoffman, Jenni Brandon, and Scott Joplin, performed by Mackenzie Brauns, Samantha Johnson-Helms, and Liza Saracina.
‘Furry Friends’ distributes free pet food on Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) will be handing out free pet food through their Furry Friends Food Bank distribution this Thursday, July 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. The pet food will be given out in the parking lot in front of the plane, Charlie 119.
Docs: Dollar General customer helped police track down 3 alleged robbers
GREENFIELD, Ind. — Law enforcement has arrested three men for their alleged roles in a pair of Dollar General robberies. According to a press release, 21-year-old Shannon Hoskins, 19-year-old Quentin Lewis and 18-year-old Shia Baker were all arrested and preliminarily charged with robbery. Police first became aware of the trio’s activity around 7:06 p.m. on […]
Flo Ellen Small
COLUMBUS — Flo Ellen Small, 94, formerly of Vincennes, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, a…
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....
Community calendar – July 16
NexusPark Design Review Oversight Committee — 8:30 a.m., NexusPark, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Toddler Time — 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. and 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a toddler-friendly introduction to storytime. Toddler time features books and activities geared toward children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Suspect arrested after attempting to disarm deputy resulting in minor injuries
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies arrested a local woman after a traffic stop and a foot chase, followed by an altercation with deputies and Columbus police. At 2:52 p.m. Friday, Sheriff Deputy Ryan Smith was driving north on State Street when he observed a silver SUV traveling...
Take your best shot
Susan Livingston recently shared this shot of a rainbow, taken on Hancock CR 400 North. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.
The late Richard Simmons brought joy to Columbus 33 years ago
Local social media users posted bittersweet thoughts the past two days over the death on Saturday of fitness fanatic Richard Simmons at age 76. But 33 years ago, on May 4, 1991, many in a crowd estimated at 5,000 people — security personnel said it might have even been more — at then-FairOaks Mall on 25th Street in Columbus shed tears of joy when he led an oversized aerobics class of sorts clad in his trademark Globetrotters-style shorts.
Jennings County gun suspect asks judge to delay trial
INDIANAPOLIS — A Jennings County man who has been accused of selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in guns without a license to two individuals who allegedly arranged to transport them to Mexico has asked a federal judge to delay his trial next month as negotiations over a potential plea agreement continue.
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