John Earl Sturgis, 82, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:35 a.m. John was born March 8, 1944, to Thomas and Ada Mae “Peg” Sturgis. He grew up in Bluffton and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1962. In May 1964, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served one tour in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1967. After the service, John went to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, first in Bluffton and later transferring to

Weekly Lebanon Tech Time (Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) 6/16 Free independent instruction on how to use your SmartPhone, eReader, tablet, laptop or use one of our computers. Work on your projects or pick from the instructor, Dave Rusie. Call BCSSI for an appointment. Zionsville Senior Art Class (every Tuesday of the month) (at Zionsville American Legion) 6/16 Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with instructor Shirley Luttrell. The cost is $10 per class. Shirle

The annual Kirk’s Crossing Festival will return to Kirklin from June 25-28, offering four days of entertainment, food, games, live music, contests, and community activities for residents and visitors of all ages. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 25, with the Kirklin Volunteer Fire Department Dan’s Fish Fry. For a complete schedule of events see Kirks Crossing Festival on Facebook.

The City of Frankfort will hold a public auction on Saturday, June 6. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. at the Frankfort Street Department, located at 905 Burlington Avenue. A selection of city-owned items will be available for purchase through the public bidding process. Those interested in participating are encouraged to attend a preview session on Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.