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4-H planning inperson fair; looking for more to join

Planning has started for an in-person Dearborn County 4-H fair June 21-26, complete with midway and fair food. 4-H leadership will work closely with the Dearborn County Health Department to ensure the safety of all participants and fair patrons.

Lawrenceburg opening emergency shelter

The city of Lawrenceburg is providing an emergency shelter in response to a winter weather advisory across the region. Individuals or families in need will have access to a warm shelter, blankets, cots, and water.

James Emerson Hough at 90 is an avid reader and author. LAURA HOBSON/The Journal-Press

A habit earned after a long life

James Emerson Hough, 90, a native of Paducah, Kentucky, is still going strong. A retired licensed and professional engineer and geologist, he has written a book “Eighty-Nine Years and Still Evolving,” which consists of thought-provoking essays and writings, published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

St. Lawrence School, Lawrenceburg

St. Lawrence, St. Mary’s schools merging

St. Mary’s School in Aurora and St. Lawrence School in Lawrenceburg will merge beginning in 2022-2023 school. They will be combined in one campus at St. Lawrence School, 524 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg.

Death Notices

Jimmy Dale Shaw, age 65, of Rising Sun, died Feb. 1, 2021.

Jim Rizzo

Jim Rizzo

Jim Rizzo entered into Eternal Life with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, February 4, 2021. Jim leaves his beloved childhood sweetheart and love of his life, devoted and adoring wife of 53 years Marcia (Minges) Rizzo, father and mentor of Shane (Gina), Nick and Kimberly (Matt) and loving Pa-Pa and breakfast chef to his grandchildren Anna, Vincent and Francie.

Joseph Puhalski

Joseph “Joey” S. Puhalski

Joseph “Joey” S. Puhalski, 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021, at 2:21 p.m., at UC Health Campus and a day before his Dad’s birthday.

Danny R. Atkins

Danny R. Atkins, 73, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 7, 2021, in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Velda Mae Miller

Velda Mae (Weise) Miller, 67, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Velda was born on March 15, 1953 in Cleves, OH, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Atkins) and James Weise.

Norma Bovard

Norma Jean Bovard

Norma Jean Bovard, 73, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY.