Melvin Arnold, 89, passed away at his home in Lebanon, Indiana on Monday, August 10, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1937 in Thorntown, a son of the late Walter and Ersa E. (Ford) Arnold. On November 1, 1968, he married Peggy Sue (Jolly) in Lebanon; she survives. Melvin was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the National Camper and Hiker Association and Moose Lodge of Lebanon. He is survived by wife, Peggy Arnold; children, David Arnold, Angela D’Angelo and Lisa (Bra

The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s 5 Loaves & 2 Fish Food Pantry at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Lebanon is this Sat, August 15th. The hours are 9:30am-11:30am. The Food Pantry is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. It is a drive thru pantry. You’ll be instructed as you enter the parking lot.

The Thorntown Sugar Creek Fire Departments 12th Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser is this Saturday. This is an All you can eat fish fry. Enjoy Fish, applesauce, coleslaw, bread, hotdogs, and lemonade for $15 for adults and $7 for children. Cash only. Desserts will be provided by the Women’s Auxiliary. This event is used to fund training, equipment purchases, community events, repairs and upgrades to the fire department.

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Cook, 80, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. She was born August 10, 1946, in Rockville, a daughter of the late Charles and Roberta (Teague) Batty. Becky married Jack Raymond Cook on August 22, 1970, at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Lebanon. They shared 40 years of marriage before his passing on August 2, 2010. Becky graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1964. She worked as a fli