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Ernie Davies, 98, was among the 11 British veterans who travelled across the Channel to mark the anniversary of the historic military invasion.

Jeannette (Jan) Rosa Konopka, age 91, passed away on September 24, 2022, at her home in Lake Heritage, Gettysburg.

In 1966 Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School and Kaukauna High School participated in an exchange program of students that culminated in a production of the Martin Duberman play “In White America.”A new documentary shares the impact this program had on its participants — both as teenagers and looking back as adults.

The Renville County West School District's 54-year-old outdoor pool is at the end of its useful life. Voters will go to the polls Nov. 2 to decide whether to approve a $3.91 million bond to construct a new aquatic center. A levy increase is also on the ballot. The bond question can pass only if the levy increase is approved.

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — Dozens of colorfully decorated watercraft participated in the 35th annual Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 18, with the entrants ranging from the beautiful

The Renville County West School District's 54-year-old outdoor pool is at the end of its useful life. Voters will go to the polls Nov. 2 to decide whether to approve a $3.91 million bond to construct a new aquatic center. A levy increase is also on the ballot. The bond question can pass only if the levy increase is approved.

Veterans from Romford and Brentwood took part in a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, unveiling a memorial honouring soldiers who died in Normandy.

Ripley County February 15, 2021 "Purdue Extension is critical to youth and adult learning in Daviess County. It’s a tremendous resource for our community and if Extension wasn’t here, no one else would do the things they do,” observed Tom Schaffer, former Perdue Farms Vice-President and current Daviess County Council member. Community development is just one area where Purdue Extension provides research-based education in all 92 Indiana counties. As a signature program for Community De...

Ohio County February 15, 2021 "Purdue Extension is critical to youth and adult learning in Daviess County. It’s a tremendous resource for our community and if Extension wasn’t here, no one else would do the things they do,” observed Tom Schaffer, former Perdue Farms Vice-President and current Daviess County Council member. Community development is just one area where Purdue Extension provides research-based education in all 92 Indiana counties. As a signature program for Community Deve...

Kent Norris Photo submitted County Council members at Kent Norris final meeting. (L-R) Mike Myers, Matt Meredith, Dave Smith, Kent Norris, Tony Duncheon, Mike Sprinkle, and Joanne McCracken. For some county officials, the end of the year will mean leaving office. During the Tuesday meeting of the Daviess County Commissioners, outgoing commissioner Tom McCracken and Daviess County Treasurer Elaine Wellman were honored for their years of service. Wellman, who served two terms as the Washington Cl...