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   Engagements
Sydney Ogden of North Vernon and Brandon McIntyre of Hope announce their engagement. Ms. Ogden is the daughter of Steve and Fran Ogden of North Vernon and the sister of Garrett Ogden of North Vernon. She is a 2002 graduate of Jennings County High School and a 2006 graduate of Indiana University Southeast... (click to read more)
Sara Petri and David Jones, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Petri is the daughter of Glenn and Sally Petri of Columbus. She is a 1996 graduate of Columbus North High School, attended Franklin College and is employed by kidscommons. Mr. Jones is the son of Peggy Jones of Columbus... (click to read more)
Erin Morrison and Brian Biehle, both of North Vernon, announce their engagement. Ms. Morrison is the daughter of John and Sheryl Morrison of North Vernon. She is a 2000 graduate of Jennings County High School, a 2004 graduate of Purdue University, with degrees in psychology and audiology and speech sciences... (click to read more)
Stephanie Harris and Jason Brown, both of Clifford, announce their engagement. Ms. Harris is the daughter of Tim and Joan Law of Clifford and the sister of T.A. Law. She is a graduate of McDowell Adult Education Center and is employed by R&R Technologies. Mr. Brown is the son of Diane Brown of Norman and Gary Brown... (click to read more)
Shelley A. Swinehart and Toby D. Thompson, both of Flat Rock, announce their engagement. Ms. Swinehart is the daughter of Deborah Swinehart of Morristown and Clarence Swinehart of Franklin, Ohio. She is a 2005 graduate of Morristown High School, a 2009 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College... (click to read more)
Jasmyn Bradley of Victorville, Calif., and Marc Nehring of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Bradley is the daughter of Hal and Jeanne Bradley of Victorville. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in French literature. Mr. Nehring is the son of Rod and Michelle Nehring of Lapwing Drive... (click to read more)
Janelle McArtor and Jason Bailey, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. McArtor is the daughter of Ronald McArtor of Greenfield and Vicky McArtor of Columbus. She is a 2001 graduate of Columbus East High School and is employed at Wal-mart. Mr. Bailey is the son of Tommy and Lu Bailey of Columbus... (click to read more)
Bethany Schneider and Barry Jurs, both of Bloomington, announce their engagement. Ms. Schneider is the daughter of Eric and Rebecca Schneider of Columbus. She is a 2000 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2004 graduate of Purdue University, with a degree in psychology... (click to read more)
Rachael M. Acree and Kiel C. Barkdull, both of Anderson, announce their engagement. Ms. Acree is the daughter of Katie Acree of Nashville and the late Tim Acree and the sister of Michael and Daniel Acree. She is a 1999 graduate of Columbus North High School, a 2004 graduate of Ball State University... (click to read more)
Kaitlyn Henry of East Meadows Lane and Devin Day of Elizabeth Street announce their engagement. Ms. Henry is the daughter of Scott and Lynne Henry of East Meadows Lane and the sister of Andy and Kellie Henry, both of Columbus. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus East High School and a 2008 graduate... (click to read more)
Lindsey Bord and Jacob Fitzsimmons, both of Indianapolis, announce their engagement. Ms. Bord is the daughter of Dillon and Terri Bord of Columbus and the sister of Jason Bord. She is a 2000 graduate of Columbus North High School, a 2004 graduate of Ball State University and a 2007 graduate of Indiana University... (click to read more)
Amanda Wilson of North Road 410E and Richard Raisor of Hope announce their engagement. Ms. Wilson is the daughter of Trent and Gerri Wilson of North Road 410E. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus East High School and plans to graduate in December from Purdue University with a degree in youth, adult... (click to read more)
Desiree M. Crouch and Craig A. Waltz, both of Shelbyville, announce their engagement. Ms. Crouch is the daughter of Thomas R. Krueger of Hope and the late Linda Krueger. She is a 2004 graduate of Hauser High School and plans to attend radiology school beginning this summer. She is employed at Johnson Memorial Hospital... (click to read more)
Melody Lea Soladine of Seymour and Gregory Allen Bailey of Edinburgh announce their engagement. Ms. Soladine is the daughter of the late Mary C. Martin and Jerry L. Soladine. She has two daughters, Paizley Soladine and Whitley Harris, both of Seymour. She is a 1989 graduate of Seymour High School... (click to read more)
Crystal Adkins of North Dellasburg Road and Logan Anderson of Charleston Place announce their engagement. Ms. Adkins is the daughter of John and Julie Adkins of North Dellasburg Road. She is a 2007 graduate of Columbus North High School and is a freshman at IUPU Columbus. She is employed by... (click to read more)
Dr. Sweet Ver of Hartford, Conn., and Douglas Alexander Allen of Columbus announce their engagement. Dr. Ver is the daughter of General Roberto Ver of Makati City, Philippines, and the late Elizabeth Frias-Ver. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Seton Hall University School of Medical Graduates... (click to read more)
Stephanie Middendorf and Daniel Barton, both of Crown Point, announce their engagement. Ms. Middendorf is the daughter of Marshall and Beth Middendorf of Lafayette Avenue. Employed as an event planner at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, she is a 2002 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2007 graduate... (click to read more)
Elizabeth Hughes and Seth Barnes, both of Cincinnati, announce their engagement. Ms. Hughes is the daughter of Cathy and Jeff Hughes of Redbird Drive. She is a 1999 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2003 graduate of Purdue University, with a degree in biomedical engineering. She is a biomedical engineer... (click to read more)
Maureen Slattery of Bayside Court and Nick Felicelli of West Lafayette announce their engagement. Ms. Slattery is the daughter of Dan and Mary Lou Slattery of Bayside Court and the sister of Erin Parks and Brian Slattery. She is a 1998 graduate of Columbus North High School, a 2003 graduate of Purdue University... (click to read more)
Breylyn Sue Crow of Suwanee, Ga., and Joshua Michael Henry of Rio Rancho, N.M., announce their engagement. Ms. Crow is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Crow of Suwanee and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noble R. Barnhill and Rose M. Crow, all of Columbus, and the late William M. Crow... (click to read more)
Lindsey Mathis of South Road 400W and Ben Rust of East Oak Manor announce their engagement. Ms. Mathis is the daughter of Brenda Newsom of South Road 400 West and Mark Mathis of West Road 300S and the sister of Jenny and Marc Mathis. She is a 2005 graduate of Columbus North High School... (click to read more)
Lani Schwartzkopf of Parkview Drive and Ryan Weigler of South Jonesville Road announce their engagement. Ms. Schwartzkopf is the daughter of Steve Schwartzkopf of Parkview Drive and Sheri Schwartzkopf of Heathrow Drive, and has a son, Mason Schwartzkopf. A 1998 graduate of Columbus North High School... (click to read more)
Kathy Mobley and Chuck Silence, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Mobley is the daughter of Roberta Risk of Columbus and Bill Calhoun of Reno, Nev., and has two daughters, Chanie and Eeron Mobley. A 1986 graduate of Columbus North High School, she is employed by Bartholomew Consolidated... (click to read more)
Debra Kelly and Duane Wilson, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Kelly is the daughter of Barbra Boyd of Pensacola, Fla., and the late Walter Floyd. She is employed by Baby Back Blues. Mr. Wilson is the son of Daryl and Rosy Wilson of Seymour. He is employed by Dave Burt Motors... (click to read more)
Sylvia Sorrell and Adam Thomas, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Sorrell is the daughter of Angela Sorrell of Hartsville. She is a 2005 graduate of Mc- Dowell Education Center and is employed at PMG Indiana. Mr. Thomas is the son of David and Vickie Thomas and has two daughters... (click to read more)
Nicole D. Schuette of Wehmeier Street and Franz J. Harker of Hope announce their engagement. Ms. Schuette is the granddaughter of William and Judy Caplinger of Wehmeier Street. She is a 2004 graduate of Columbus East High School and is employed at Golden Corral. Mr. Harker is the son of Franz P. and Lettie... (click to read more)
Jill S. Schneider of Indianapolis and Andrew J. Glover of Nashville announce their engagement. Ms. Schneider is the daughter of Grant and Cathy Schneider of Seymour. She is a 1999 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2003 graduate of DePauw University and is employed at The Orchard School in Indianapolis... (click to read more)
Christine Singelais and Jeremy Booker, both of Greenwood, announce their engagement. Ms. Singelais is the daughter of Robert and Sandra Singelais of Edinburgh. She is a 1999 graduate of Edinburgh High School, a 2003 graduate of IUPU Columbus and a 2006 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University... (click to read more)
Nicole Tedder and Chad Miller, both of Hope, announce their engagement. Ms. Tedder is the daughter of Vickie and Johnny Tedder of Hope and the sister of Aleah Tedder. She is a 2006 graduate of Hauser High School and is a dental assistant in the office of Dr. John Harker. Mr. Miller is the son of Tom and Sandy Miller... (click to read more)
Judith A. Chandler and Timothy R. Stroup, both of Hope, announce their engagement. Ms. Chandler is the daughter of the late Rev. Oran and Edna Young. She is a 1982 graduate of Columbus East High School and is a homemaker. Mr. Stroup is the son of Charlotte Stroup of Hope and the late Eber Stroup... (click to read more)
Erika Perry and Justin Burton, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Perry is the daughter of William and Judy Perry of Seymour and Paul and Paula Rothrock of Columbus. She is a 1997 graduate of Seymour High School and is employed by Schwarz Pharma. She has four children... (click to read more)

   Weddings
Cale A. Romine and Amanda S. Williams were married April 19, 2008, in Nashville. Jeremy Sweet conducted the 3:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Bartholomew County Shrine Club. The couple reside on North Clifty Street. The bride is the daughter of Frankie Miller of Columbus and Duane Williams... (click to read more)
Joshua Meek and Jessica Stam were married at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 2008, at Bartholomew County Courthouse. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Phillipa Stam of Hartsville. She is employed by Aflac Insurance and 4th Street Bar & Grill. The groom is the son of George and Becki Meek of Columbus... (click to read more)
Curtis Richard Metcalf and Judith Kay Phelps were married April 19, 2008, at Wedding Bell Chapel in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The Rev. Jerry Mosher conducted the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed in Pigeon Forge. Following a cruise in the Bahamas, the couple reside in North Vernon... (click to read more)
Joshua Robert Brougher and Megan Rene Hart were married April 5, 2008, at Bethel United Church of Christ in Evansville. The Rev. Joseph Fraccaro conducted the 4 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Rolling Hills Country Club at Newburgh. The couple reside in Evansville. The bride is the daughter of... (click to read more)
Jeff Harmon and Tara England were married April 26, 2008, at Community Christian Church by the Rev. Chuck Coleman. A reception followed at the couple’s home on West Indiana 46. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Donna Thomas of Panama City, Fla. She is employed by Cummins Occupational Health Center... (click to read more)
Tom Horton and Lesley Teeters were married March 15, 2008, at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Steve Kaetzel conducted the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the Holiday Inn. The couple reside in Greenwood. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Debi Teeters of Columbus... (click to read more)
Albert Sun and Sarah Cummings were married March 22, 2008, at East Columbus United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Rowe conducted the 3 p.m. exchange of vows, assisted by the Rev. Charles Aigner. A reception followed at Harrison Lake Country Club. The couple planned a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii... (click to read more)
Casey Edward Pickett and Kathi Jo Kreienbrink were married at 5 p.m. April 10, 2008 at Shelbyville, by Rodney L. Meyerholtz. The couple planned a wedding trip to Wyoming. A reception is planned June 7 at the couple’s home in Franklin. The bride is the daughter of Debra Sue Boone of Shelbyville and the late Terry Glenn Haws... (click to read more)

   Anniversaries
David and Linda Dye of Seymour recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Dye and the former Linda Stahl were married April 16, 1983, at Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour by the Rev. D.G. Morris. Mr. Dye is employed by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Mrs. Dye is a homemaker... (click to read more)
Dean and Maddline “Mickie” Asher of West Hyde Court plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home. Mr. Asher and the former Maddline “Mickie” Goad were married May 29, 1958, at Taylorsville by the Rev. Hubert Walker. Mr. Asher retired from Golden Foundry. Mrs. Asher retired... (click to read more)
Mike and Margaret Reinhardt of Antler Court recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Reinhardt and the former Margaret Anderson were married May 21, 1983, at South Bethany Church by the Rev. Bobby Ballard. Mr. Reinhardt is employed by Sonoco Packaging. Mrs. Reinhardt is a homemaker... (click to read more)
Richard and Linda Booher of Seymour plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Banff, Canada, in June and with family and friends at a gathering in July. Mr. Booher and the former Linda Gustin were married May 18, 1958, at Christian Congregational Church near Selma by the Rev. Isham Curts... (click to read more)
Gene and Ruby N. Burbrink of Sims Drive are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner. Mr. Burbrink and the former Ruby Hughes were married May 18, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. V. Paul Heine. Mr. Burbrink retired from the tool and die industry... (click to read more)
Max and Rosetta Turnbow, of East Indiana 46, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Mr. Turnbow and the former Rosetta Burgess were married May 21, 1948, in Fancy Farm, Ky. Mr. Turnbow retired in 1988 from Zetron. Mrs. Turnbow is a homemaker. The couple have six children... (click to read more)
David and Linda Dye of Seymour recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. Dye and the former Linda Stahl were married April 16, 1983, at Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour by the Rev. D.G. Morris. Mr. Dye is employed by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Mrs. Dye is a homemaker... (click to read more)
Rick and Sara Lucas of Woodlane Drive plan to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today at a family reception given by their children. Mr. Lucas and the former Sara J. Axsom were married May 11, 1968, at Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Kenneth Partridge. Mr. Lucas is employed by Dunlap & Co... (click to read more)
Marvin and Judy Boffo are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Mr. Boffo and the former Judy Sims were married May 11, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Mr. Boffo retired from Irwin Union Bank where he worked for 42 years. Mrs. Boffo retired from Cummins Inc. after 22 years. The couple have three daughters... (click to read more)
Jerry and Betty Lucas of Columbus celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. Mr. Lucas and the former Betty Hackman were married May 9, 1958, at Sauers Lutheran Church, Seymour. They are retired. The couple have four children, Randy Lucas, Lori Jackson and Michael Lucas... (click to read more)
Lee and Alice Ostrander of South Road 300W celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Mr. Ostrander and the former Alice Luecke were married April 30, 1983, at Asbury United Methodist Church by Ross Wallace. Mr. Ostrander is employed by Rail Scale... (click to read more)
Michael E. and Patricia D. Beatty of Diane South Drive plan to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Mr. Beatty and the former Patricia Kuhlman were married May 6, 1983, at Bartholomew County Courthouse by Deputy Clerk Karen Arnold. Mr. Beatty is employed by Thomas Electric and Mrs. Beatty works at Ziggie’s... (click to read more)