December 2024

Mary Helen Bouse

May 5, 1926 – November 22, 2024 Mary Helen Bouse, 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Sheridan, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, on Friday evening, November…


Paul Phillip “Cap” Walton

June 16, 1939 – November 27, 2024 Paul Phillip “Cap” Walton, 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Terhune, Ind., on Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024. Born June 16,…


Marilyn June Welch

September 14, 1938 – November 24, 2024 Marilyn June Welch, 86, Sheridan, passed away on Sunday morning, November 24, 2024, at Copper Trace of Westfield. Born on September 14, 1938,…



Burn that taper!

‘Tis the season for comfort and joy … and less perfection. This year, I vowed to stop needing everything to be perfect and to enjoy the present moments that bring…




Not the holiday play you were expecting

Greetings, a funny, festive, feel-good holiday play, is coming to Basile Westfield Playhouse Dec. 5 to 15. The show is about Andy, who has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour…


Rocks open season by crushing Frankfort

By RICHIE HALL sports@readthereporter.com WESTFIELD – The Westfield boys basketball team dominated its season-opener Saturday at CSI Gymnasium, beating Frankfort 87-17. The Shamrocks were in control from the beginning, only…