Monte Utter shovels off the walk up to the Dillsboro United Methodist Church Wednesday. He said he was clearing the walkway for the Ash Wednesday services scheduled for later that evening. The pastor of the church is Debbie Bascom. MARC EMRAL/THE REGISTER

Road crews prepare for next onslaught

One storm moved out and now the county road crew is preparing for one expected to hit Thursday morning. Dearborn County Highway Superintendent Tim Greive said the county’s 24 trucks were being checked on Wednesday for any needed repairs before expecting to hit the road around 2 a.m.

Eleanor Walston

Eleanor “Eley” Walston

Eleanor “Eley” Walston. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Walston for 70 years. Devoted mother of Greg (Kathy) Walston, Susan (Chris) Fay, and Debbie (Rob) Stotzer. Loving sister of Jeanette (the late Vernon) Prell and John (Lynn) McCauley. Also survived by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Eleanor passed away on February 12, 2021, at the age of 94 years.

Death Notice

Hollis “Yogi” David Campbell, 79, of Sunman passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Arrangements entrusted to Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home..

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Amy Beam’s fourth-grade class is studying volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides in their classrooms. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Studying Hawaii from afar

Amy Beam’s fourth-grade class at Manchester Elementary School will not be taking a field trip to Hawaii anytime soon, but they are still finding creative ways to learn about volcanoes in the classroom.

Baby box bill advances

The Indiana House of Representatives last week voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) legislation that would make it easier for communities across the state to install Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

Amanda Eldridge

Amanda Eldridge enjoying the fruits of her labor

For years, Amanda Eldridge has been slowly connecting the pieces to her career path puzzle and recently was able to enjoy the fruits of her labor. She and her food truck – Amanda’s Mobile Diner – made their debut for National Pie Day, on Jan.

Ohio River Foundation begins large habitat restoration

The Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is embarking on one of the largest habitat restoration project ever undertaken in Southwest Ohio. The project, made possible by a $50,000 grant from Coors Seltzer and its Change the Course partnership, will restore six miles of riverbank along three Ohio River tributaries: the Little Miami River, Great Miami River and O’Bannon Creek.