Dr. David Welsh: A lifelong commitment to community health leads to national recognition

In the heart of Southeast Indiana where tight-knit communities abound, Dr. David Welsh is a mainstay of dedication and service.

Oldenburg graduate joins Whitewater Publications team

Whitewater Publications would like to welcome 2024 Oldenburg Academy graduate, Jonah Short, to its staff.

Tap & Chisel Brew Fest Aug. 24

On Saturday, Aug. 24, Batesville Main Street will host the Inaugural Tap & Chisel Brew Fest at the corner of S. Walnut & E. George streets in the heart of downtown.

Volunteers needed at Overlook Park

Volunteers are needed to help spread mulch at the Overlook playground at 9 a.m. on June 24 in Riverside Park.

Flat Rock Creamery: Provides high quality milk

For two years, Flat Rock Creamery, named after the Flat Rock River that runs through the Milroy farm, has been providing pasteurized milk to the locals of Rush county and the surrounding areas.

Georgia Mae Harrison

Georgia Mae Harrison, age 80, of Rushville, Indiana and formerly of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday morning June 18, 2024 at her residence in Rushville.

Phillip Earl Mitchell

Phillip Earl Mitchell, a beloved member of the Milroy community, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024 at Timber Creek Village. He was 87 years old.

Gene Priddy

Gene Geary “Mickey” Priddy, 60, of Rushville, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

Kimberly L. Martin

Kimberly L. Martin, 36, of Rushville, was taken from this life far too early as a result of a automobile accident in rural Rush County, June 9, 2024.

Robert J. Leising

Robert John “Bob” Leising, 85, of Milroy, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Rush County 2024 general election races/candidates

Rush County 2024 general election races/candidates

Rushville splash pad undergoing water safety tests

Rushville Parks employees are working to solve a chemical conundrum that could temporarily threaten use of the city’s splash pad.

JoAnn Koester

JoAnn Margaret Koester, age 84, of Brookville died Monday, June 3, 2024 at her residence in Brookville.

Fred Gabbard Jr.

Fred C. Gabbard Jr., age 59, of Connersville died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond.

Kenneth Myers

Kenneth Wayne Myers, age 58, of Cincinnati, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Kettering Health Washington Township.

John E. Rigsby

RICHMOND – John E. Rigsby, age 94, of Richmond died Monday, May 27, 2024, at Reid Health.

Barbara L. Harvey

Barbara L. Harvey, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 81.

Ansel Ralph Bush

Ansel Ralph Bush, age 79, of Brookville, died Monday, May 20, 2024 at Majestic Care in Connersville following a lengthy illness.

Jayn Lynette Laws

Jayn Lynette Laws, age 63, of Brownsville, died unexpectedly Tuesday May 21, 2024 at her residence in Brownsville, after suffering a heart attack.

Florence Lunsford

Florence Henerietta Lunsford, of Brookville, was born on September 23, 1936, in Brookville, a daughter to Ohmer and Verena Schwegman Kunkel.