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Sorority selects officers for next year
Phi Beta Psi sorority, Theta Lambda chapter, met on Monday, May 17, at The Ohio County Public Library. President Pat Kinnett called meeting to order with members reciting the Sorority prayer. There were 11 members present.
Library Happenings
To find about these and even more events at the library, go to www.lpld.lib.in.us/calendar or call the main library at 812-537-2775 or the North Dearborn branch at 812-637-0777. Summer Reading Challenge: All ages, birth through adult can register.
‘Inspire’ free to Indiana residents
Staff at the Ohio County Public Library know that knowledge is power and they have shared an opportunity with the community. They wanted to make the public aware that all residents of the Hoosier state have free access to many databases through the Indiana State Library’s “Inspire.” In order to gain access, you must have an email account.
Trooper recognized by M.A.D.D.
Indiana State Police Trooper Jayme Herbert, of the Versailles district, was recognized by the Indiana chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for excellence in getting drunk drivers off Indiana’s roads.
Homemakers celebrate achievement night
The Ohio County Extension Homemakers met Thursday, April 22, at the Ohio County Public Library with 17 members, Ohio County Extension Educator Shannon Chipman, and seven guests attending. The theme was “Memories – Living in the Time of Covid 19.” Salem Hilltoppers Club took care of registration.
Historical Snapshot
The Week in Indiana History June 6 - June 12 1839 – The Whitewater Canal opened between Lawrenceburg and Brookville. The tow boat Ben Franklin was greeted with much enthusiasm by citizens all along the way.
Property Transfers
Ohio County Land Transfers March 1 - 31 Mar 19 – Makki Walton to Harry E. Walton III and Makki J.
ECHS FFA nursery/landscape teams compete at state
Ten East Central High School FFA members competed in the Indiana FFA Nursery/Landscape Career and Leadership Development Event on April 24 at the Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood. Members participated in a number of categories such as landscape estimating, identification of plants, pests, disorders, equipment and supplies, a general knowledge test, plant propagation practicum, verbal customer assistance and a plant layout practicum.
Former JCD girls basketball coach Meyers, 87, passes
OSGOOD - Former Jac-Cen-Del and Lawrenceburg girls varsity basketball coach Maurice Meyers passed away at age 87 on May 28 in Shelbyville. A 2011 Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, Meyers was an inductee to the Ripley County Basketball Hall of Fame.