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Raymond G. Turner
Saturday, July 13, 2024, started out for Raymond Turner, 89, of Edinburgh, the same way that the last few days had been going. He was under hospice care, in the bed at his home on Holland Street, preparing to cross the valley of death. The fact that he was at home is a testimony to the love of His wife and family. He had lived in that house for the last 50 years and it was where he wanted to die. And so, the family kept a long-standing promise they had made to him—to care for him at home until the end. And so it was, after several days of people coming and going, people caring for him, loving him, telling him how much he meant to them, praying, reading Scripture, the house was quiet for a few minutes on Saturday afternoon. He was alone in the house with his beloved wife of over 68 years, Bobbie J. Bohannon Turner. She came into his room to check on him and see if he needed anything. At 3:30 p.m., she found that the man she married when she was 16 years old was gone. That’s what she said when she called the rest of the family, “He’s gone.” Gone where is the question though, isn’t it? The fact is that a very real and significant part of Ray Turner, his physical body, was still lying in his bed. The glorious truth is that the other part of Ray Turner, his soul, had been carried away. At the very moment he took his final breath, he opened his eyes to the most glorious sight? The sight that he had been longing to see. Not breathtaking garden vistas or golden streets or any of the other beautiful realities of heaven?Ray opened his eyes across the great divide and found himself looking into the face of the King of all creation and the One who died to rescue him from death. Ray has now seen His great reward and the reward is Jesus Christ. O, what glory!
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.
Flo Ellen Small
COLUMBUS — Flo Ellen Small, 94, formerly of Vincennes, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, a…
Police Incidents – July 16
2000 block of Blackthorn Drive: Reported at 8:25 p.m. Saturday that a battery on a juvenile had occurred. 1538 N. Morton St., Big Lots: A woman reported at 3:21 p.m. Friday that when she came out of the store and a unknown vehicle had hit the front of her vehicle causing damage to the headlight.
Crowdfunding effort set for Hamilton girls locker room
The Columbus Park Foundation’s efforts to add a girl’s locker room to the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena continue with a crowdfunding project through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. The IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program takes online donations and matches the goal amount if it is...
Jackie “Jack” D. Gray
Jackie “Jack” D. Gray, 76, of Edinburgh, passed away July 12, 2024, at his home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1948, in Columbus, to the late Arthur and Pauline Metzger Gray. He married Marsha Kay Abbett Gray on July 22, 1967, in Columbus, and she survives.
Construction on high-end apartment complex in New Palestine slow going
NEW PALESTINE — It’s been well over a year since the town council approved a developer’s $3.9 million bond to help build a $61 million apartment complex. While approval for the bond was issued in April of 2023, the developer, who had waited months for approval, has yet to break ground on the project.
HealthStar Partners forms to aquire Greenfield Elanco campus
HealthStar Partners — an alliance of Hancock Health, NineStar Connect, and Pride Investment Partners — announced on Wednesday morning that they have acquired the Elanco campus. The announcement comes just over three and a half years after Elanco, at the time one of the largest employers in Greenfield,...
Club news: Local citizens recognized, community events planned
GREENFIELD – The Community Walk of Fame highlighted several business and nonprofit leaders June 27. The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. Honorees included Derek Rogers of Shepherd Insurance, businessman of the year; Kathy Hall of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, businesswoman of the year; Bentley’s Buddies and Friends, nonprofit of the year; Hart Summeier of Level Up Real Estate Group, entrepreneurial spirit of the year; Kelly Holden, Chamber Champion of the year; and Louise Thompson, ambassador of the year.
ARPA funds to be used for Greenwood road projects; impact fee study OK’d
The Greenwood City Council approved using federal relief funds to cover the cost of two road projects, along with using other city funds for a proposed road impact fee study Monday night. Council members unanimously voted 9-0 to approve using about $2.5 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan...
‘SUPERIOR POLICE WORK’: GPD officers commended at council meeting
GREENFIELD – Four Greenfield police officers were recognized for various acts of service at last week’s city council meeting. Proud parents, spouses and young kids packed the city council chambers July 10 to witness police chief Brian Hartman share how each officer bravely answered the call of duty in serving their community.
Today at the fair: Daily Journal Day, Kiddies Day, Sprint Kart Race
The Johnson County 4-H and Agriculture Fair continues today in Franklin. What: Visit the Daily Journal’s booth to say “hi” to our friendly staff, enter to win Indianapolis Indians and Holiday World tickets and learn about subscriber offers. Where: Herring Hall. Family Fun Zone. When: All day.
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....
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...
Community briefs
GREENFIELD – Registration is open for the 11th annual Sister Cities 5K Run/Walk. The event is at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 and begins at the Sister Cities Park on the Pennsy Trail, next to the Greenfield Police Department. The course follows the trail, heading west before turning around and returning to the park.
Looking Back – July 16
Dennis DeYoung and his band, Styx, stepped up to be the headliner of the free annual Our Hospice of South Central Indiana concert after the classic rock band Kansas had to pull out of the Columbus show. 1999. Arvin Industries Inc.’s Board of Directors elected James E. Perrella as a...
US 31 restricted due to serious accident; Lifeline called
US 31 is closed in both directions due to a serious accident in the area of Presidential Way north of Indiana Premium Outlet Mall south of Edinburgh, according to Republic reporter Mark Webber, who was on the scene at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Webber said traffic in the area was being rerouted.
Charlotte FC 1, Columbus 1
Columbus10—1 First Half_1, Columbus, Hernandez, 13, 31st minute. Second Half_2, Charlotte FC, Agyemang, 7, 83rd. Goalies_Charlotte FC, Kristijan Kahlina, David Bingham; Columbus, Nicholas Hagen, Cole Johnson. Yellow Cards_Zawadzki, Columbus, 57th; Petkovic, Charlotte FC, 89th; Byrne, Charlotte FC, 90th+4. Referee_Victor Rivas. Assistant Referees_Walter Heatherly, Oscar Mitchell-Carvalho, Kevin Stott. 4th Official_Calin...
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