Designing sole
Whether it be scholarships, contests, or other unique opportunities, Rising Sun High School’s art teacher Amberly King is constantly researching and scouring for things that her students can relate to.
Robert W. Palmer
Robert W. Palmer, 71, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born June 20, 1949, in Milan, Indiana, son of the late Roy Thomas and Margie Elizabeth (Underwood) Palmer.
Michael Steven Perdue
Michael Steven Perdue, 73, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born January 20, 1948, in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Creed and Florence (Henderson) Perdue.
Death Notices
Linda D. (White) Baurley, 72, of Milan, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Ripley Crossing.
Patricia Louise “Pat” LaVelle
Patricia Louise “Pat” LaVelle, 72, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Dearborn in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Jerry Abbott
Jerry Abbott, 67, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born Aug.
Seeds of literacy begins before school
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be happy and successful. As neighbors, we hope that each child grows up to be a productive contributor to our shared community. As business leaders and as employers, we need a work force that has the skills needed to succeed in the workplace of the future. The foundation for all of these things begins with literacy, with the ability to read, to decode and interpret information, and to evaluate the deluge of information that surrounds us each day.
Bank helping kids discover
Friendship State Bank helping Kids Discovery Factory Friendship State Bank pledged $25,000 toward Kids Discovery Factory’s creation of an interactive STEAM discovery center. “We believe KDF is going to be a great asset to Batesville and all of southeastern Indiana,” according to Katie Sparks, marketing coordinator for Friendship State Bank, Kids Discovery Factory recognizes the value of the donation beyond its financial impact.
UW offering more COVID relief grants
Southeast Indiana nonprofits can apply to United Way of Greater Cincinnati Southeast Indiana for a second round of funding providing relief to residents dealing with COVID-19 issues. The relief is made possible by a $300,000 COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Court appearance for man who allegedly drove at deputy
The Lawrenceburg man wanted for attempted murder of a Dearborn County Sheriff deputy is expected to appear in court today. Daniel Widener, 45, was arrested late on the night of March 18 in Lawrenceburg by officers with the US Marshals, Indiana State Police, Lawrenceburg Police Department, Dearborn County Special Crimes Unit and the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office.