Standoff ends in death

A man is dead after a SWAT situation in Harrison June 15. Police were called to the Best Western on Comfort Drive at around 11 p.m.

Liquor with breakfast?

The Bob Evans at 618 Ring Road in Harrison has applied for a liquor license. According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bob Evans is currently on the wait list for D1 and D2 liquor licenses which would allow the restaurant to sell beer, wine and mixed beverages.

Fair info

Dearborn County 4-H participants and their show animals are rearing to get back inside the ring following the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions which forced fair organizers to host the event virtually last year.

Madelyn Dawson, 18, tends to her sheep June 19. Dawson has taken top 4-H honors in the past. Her final walk around the show ring, Dawson hopes end her time in 4-H with an outstanding performance. MATT POPOVICH/THE JOURNAL-PRESS

4-H youth excel in, out of classroom

Area students excel inside the classroom and show ring, credit 4-H for life skills applicable during educational careers and beyond. Matt Popovich Staff Reporter mpopovich@registerpublications.com Two high school seniors participating in the Dearborn County 4-H Fair for the final time look back at their time spent acquiring beneficial skills and lifelong friends.

The Weisburg Bridge was destroyed during the storm Friday night/Saturday morning. The Dearborn County Highway Department said the bridge will be out for some time. PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK – BARB STIDIT

Rain, wind pummel Dearborn County

Clean up is still underway, and will be for some time, after heavy rain and winds this weekend. Reports of more than 7 inches of rain pounded the county, closing roads for a time.

David Martin

David Bruce Martin

David Bruce Martin passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2021, at the age of 74. David is lovingly remembered by his cherished wife of 53 years, Dr.

Donald P. Ester

Donald P. Ester, 91 of Milan passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Ripley Crossing in Milan.

Death Notices

Robert A. Lawson, age 81 of Rising Sun, died June 15, 2021.

Randy Frye

Help keep our roads safe

As we enter the summer months, road construction season is in full swing. With more state investments pouring in to help improve our local roads and bridges, orange cones and construction signs will be dotting our roads. Since road construction can cause delays and traffic, Hoosier drivers must be on alert to protect themselves, our road workers and other drivers sharing the road.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, The 25 th Annual Shiner Pride Band Show Your Pride Car, Truck, and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, July 11. There will be no spectator admission fee for the event, and we would like to invite everyone to come down and enjoy the great cars, wonderful food, and our beautiful riverfront.