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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 Development, the Community Leadership Program strengthens individuals’ skills and confidence to assu...
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 Development, the Community Leadership Program strengthens individuals’ skills and confidence to assume...
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 Clerk-Treasurer, took over as county treasurer following the death of Martin Mumaw. She filled out his...