Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Inc. and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network recently shared the next step in their upcoming merger and announced the re-branding of their future combined entity as Network for Hope.

    Mildred J. Sloan, 96, of Marengo, Ind., peacefully passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.

    Earl Edward North, age 85, of New Albany, Ind., peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024.

    Don D. Archibald, 79, of English, Ind., passed from this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home.

    Stanley Oscar Byerly, age 84, of New Salisbury, Ind., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

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    Donald (Don) L. Johnson, 81, Georgetown, Ind., died Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The funeral was Tuesday, May 14, at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ind., with burial in Wolfe Cemetery, also in Georgetown.

    Winners of the bookplate contest at North Harrison Elementary School were recently announced. They are third graders Amelia Slucher, left, daughter of James and Haylee Slucher, for 2023-24, and Harper Cole, daughter of Charlie and Sarah Cole, for 2024-25. Bookplates featuring the girls' artw…