2021-09-01
‘Creative Fire’ Lights up the Fall
Newest edition of ‘The Phoenix’ available nowFor a fresh spark of creativity, page through Benton Central’s newly released literary arts magazine, The Phoenix. Give witness to authentic young voices, and be reminded of the common fears and delights shared across hometowns and across generations. Original work from over one hundred local students (including Seniors 2020 since their final school year was truncated) is showcased in the […]
‘Bison Proud’
This spotlight on Benton Central graduates is sponsored by: Council for Academic ExcellenceThe Council for Academic Excellence is featuring Benton Central graduates. This month’s spotlight shines on Karen D. Brummet who graduated in 1981. Q. Where do you work and what is your job? A. I am the CEO, Board of Directors Chair, and founding member of Indiana Professional Management Group (IPMG). Since our inception in 2006, IPMG has been recognized as […]
Carolyn Ann Smith
Carolyn Ann Smith, 85, of Oxford, passed away at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at Green-Hill Manor. Carolyn was born on Feb. 27, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Porter and Trancy (Harris) Lawwill. She was married to Glen Smith, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2016. Carolyn worked as a registered nurse for Bethesda […]
Police & Courts
Editor’s Note: A lawsuit filed or an arrest made is only one side of a story. In America, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Benton County Courts Criminal: Aug. 23 – State of Indiana vs. Thomas D. Westray, resisting law enforcement, break and entering dwelling, battery against a public safety official, felony. Aug. 23 – State of Indiana […]
Arlene T. Goodman
Arlene T. Goodman, 88, Lafayette, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Franciscan Health Lafayette East. Born Oct. 2, 1932, in Earl Park, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Lillian (Senesac) Doyle. Arlene was a 1950 graduate of Fowler High School. On July 12, 1955, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fowler, she was united in Holy […]
Dr. James Leo Wittenauer
Dr. James Leo Wittenauer of Ft. Myers, formerly of Terre Haute, was called home to God Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born on May 4th, 1937 in Ambia to Martin and Bertha (Scherer) Wittenauer. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 60 years, Joy Diane (Porter) Wittenauer. He is survived by his sister, Norma Jean […]
Emmajean Beebe
Emmajean Beebe, age 98, passed away on Dec. 20, 2020 in Brainerd, Minn. A celebration of her life will be held at the Fowler Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.
