Lawrenceburg Mayor Kelly Mollaun gives his State of the City Address in an almost empty Event Center second floor. Attendance was limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MARC EMRAL/THE JOURNAL-PRESS

Mayor: Progress like you’ve never seen

If you think Lawrenceburg has been progressive in city development, Mayor Kelly Mollaun said to prepare for “progress here in the city, like you’ve never seen.” Mollaun made the statement in his annual State of the City Address, in an unusual format. The address was given at the Lawrenceburg Event Center, like last year.

Jon Flanagan made it about part-way down the hill before going up in the air.

Snow zooming

The week’s snow was still around on the Lawrenceburg levee Friday, Feb. 12, and made for a very good sled riding hill. Jon Flanagan made it about part-way down the hill before going up in the air. Makenna Shoemaker, in the back, holds onto Brian Flanagan as they zoomed down.

Death Notices

Eric Wright, 62, died February 7, 2021, in Batesville, Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to Jackman Hensley Funeral Home.

Joseph Asa Hart

Joseph Asa Hart

Joseph Asa Hart, age 71, formerly of Jasonville, IN, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his residence, following a bout with COVID and kidney failure. He spent the past few years of his life in Fremont, OH, nearby his daughter.

Lola Joy Everhart

Lola Joy Everhart

Lola Joy Everhart, 82, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born June 3, 1938 in Rising Sun, Indiana, daughter of the late Fleetwood Taylor and Goldie (Gillispie) Mack.

Chip Perfect

Career development opportunities for Hoosiers

As we continue to assess the impact COVID-19 has had on our state and communities across Senate District 43, Hoosiers should be aware of the many training programs and career improvement opportunities offered by the state.

Website connects Hoosiers to local products

Indiana Grown recently launched the Shop Indiana Grown online marketplace connecting Hoosiers directly to local vendors and products, according to State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison).

Summer goal for playground

The park equipment donated from Lawrenceburg has made it to Aurora and is waiting to be assembled. According to City Manager Derek Walker, the installation process is delayed and hopefully will begin in two months.