Group helps widows, widowers deal with grief

Hope for Soulmates is a four-week support group that is designed to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost their spouse or partner. Widows and widowers have their own specific set of reactions to process for this significant loss.

St. Elizabeth Physicians start new helpline

We have all been there before: it is the middle of the night or the weekend and you have hurt yourself or your child is not feeling well, and you do not know whether to seek emergency care immediately or to wait and see. From a high fever to a possible broken bone to a potential concussion, it can be difficult to evaluate how urgent the situation is and whether a visit to the emergency room or an urgent care is necessary. If only you had an expert to call to give you some guidance.

Purple Heart families could get license plates

The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted unanimously to advance legislation co-authored by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) granting surviving spouses the ability to obtain a Purple Heart license plate in honor of their loved ones.

IU East’s Chancellor’s, Dean’s lists

At Indiana University East, full-time students with outstanding academic achievement are recognized by being named to the Chancellor’s List, the highest semester-based academic achievement that students can attain.

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Hoosiers deserve modern rail infrastructure

As the “Crossroads of America,” the Hoosier State’s rail industry is one of the busiest in the nation, holding true to our nickname with thousands of miles of Class I railroad tracks and over 328 million tons of freight moved annually. Our rail system is a source of pride for the Sixth District, boosting our economy and serving as an example of hard work and innovation to the rest of our nation.

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Relatives looking for family missing for two decades

The recent airing of a podcast and a recently published newspaper article in Mississippi have helped a two-decades old missing persons case that involves an area family gain traction. Missing since late 1999 are four members of the Anderson family: mom Lesley, and her three children, Rachel, Cameron, and Kyle.

Rita Scudder

Happy Retirements

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Two long-time public servants have recently retired. Just a month shy of 27 years as the director of Payroll for the Rising Sun/Ohio County Community School Corporation, Rita Scudder has retired.

You could be the biggest loser

A date has been set to mark the start of this year’s Biggest Loser contest in Rising Sun. The first weigh-in and registration will take place from 9-11 a.m.