Betty J. Rigsby, age 94, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Betty was born on November 30, 1929, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Harrison and Lula (Harrell) Adkins. She married Paul Rigsby, and he preceded her in death in … Read more
Alice Bratcher-Dollinger Obituary Alice R. Bratcher-Dollinger, age 80, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Alice was born on April 22, 1943, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Pauline (Thomas) Bratcher. Alice married Myron “Spider” Dollinger on June 22, 1990, … Read more
George Robert Smith, 68, Marion, passed away at 12:33 pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 4, 1955, to George and Guinevere (Whelchel) Smith. He worked as a fork lift driver at General Tire and retired from there. … Read more
Clyde E. Williams, Jr., 63, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on March 24, 1960, to Clyde and Sarah (Wyatt) Williams. Clyde worked at Local Union 1112 for several years and was a lifelong member. He was also a lifelong member of ABATE. … Read more
STATEHOUSE- Indiana has made significant progress in the fight against opioid abuse and misuse, most recently reporting a 5% decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2022 and a 29% decrease in opioid prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies over the last six years, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). Over the course of eight years, Zay has … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 8 -12, 2024. During this annual human trafficking initiative, ISP’s CVED personnel will raise awareness about human trafficking by distributing outreach materials to commercial motor vehicle drivers while conducting … Read more