World News

• Iran-backed terror group’s latest territorial grab threatens second global shipping chokepoint

  Iran-backed Houthi forces seized Yemen's Mocha port and advanced toward Bab el-Mandeb, threatening Red Sea shipping as Brent crude surged past $106.

• Fire aboard cargo ship undergoing repairs at busy Chinese port leaves 25 people dead, five more injured

  A cargo ship called the Ocean Melody caught fire during repairs at Qingdao port, killing 25 of the 42 people on board the Liberian-flagged vessel.

• How 9/11 transformed synagogue security into a new reality for the Jewish community

  FBI data shows Jews face 63% of religiously motivated hate crimes as communities prepare for Rosh Hashanah on Friday, Sept. 11 amid rising threats.

• Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was reportedly almost hit by a Russian drone during takeoff from Moldova, closing Chișinău airspace.

• Spanish opposition leader calls prime minister a ‘traitor’ over Ceuta migrant crisis

  Santiago Abascal branded Pedro Sánchez a "traitor" in parliament over Spain's migrant crisis in the North African enclave of Ceuta amid protests.

• Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Arctic gas heartland as Trump pushes Putin toward peace

  Ukrainian drones struck Novy Urengoy, sparking a fire in Russia's top natural-gas region roughly 1,740 miles from Ukraine's border in the Arctic.

• Israel’s E1 plan explained: The Jerusalem-area corridor sparking international backlash

  Israel says E1 construction in the West Bank falls under the Oslo Accords, but Britain imposed sanctions. And 11 nations weigh trade restrictions on settlements.

• US sinks another 'floating refueling station' linked to 'narco-terrorist' group

  The United States military on Sept. 8 sank another vessel that it described as a "floating refueling station" involved with the Los Choneros.

• 70 Americans still unaccounted for after catastrophic Nepal flooding

  Officials say 70 Americans remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, while warning the region remains too dangerous for travelers.

• Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying'

  Gilberto Teodoro read aloud a note from China handed to him mid-speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogue, calling it actual coercion and bullying.

• NATO member boots 10 Russian diplomats

  Hungary demands that 10 members of the Russian mission leave the country, alleging that they engaged in actions that were "unacceptable," according to the Vienna Convention.

• Video captures grocery store manager's daring rescue of toddler who ran into oncoming traffic

  Security footage captures Luis Cruz diving into a busy Puebla, Mexico, road to rescue a 3-year-old girl moments before a minivan crosses her path.

• Britain’s dramatic crackdown on Israeli settlements sparks fierce response as US blowback looms

  Ed Miliband announced U.K. sanctions targeting Israeli West Bank settlements, prompting U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to warn of economic consequences.

• Art heist thieves make off with Renoir paintings worth millions from museum on French Riviera

  Two thieves cut through a fence at the French Riviera's Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stealing four paintings but dropping two as police closed in.

• Is the Iran-backed terrorist movement Hezbollah on the ropes in Lebanon?

  Israel's capture of the Ali al-Taher ridge dealt a severe blow to Iran's Axis of Resistance, but experts warn Hezbollah is still rebuilding.

• Russian strikes continue following visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv

  Russia launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv shortly after envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to the city for peace negotiations.

• UK moves to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report

  Andy Burnham's UK sanctions targeting Israeli West Bank settlements spark fierce backlash from Benjamin Netanyahu's ministers and U.S. lawmakers.

• Popular TV host, media star faces hanging after conviction in major synthetic drug trafficking case

  Sarah Khalifa was among 12 defendants sentenced to death after prosecutors accused the group of manufacturing and trafficking synthetic narcotics.

Friendship Flea Market

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

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  Yard Sale

  Open from 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM on September 11th & 12th, located at 4794 S. Friendship Road, Versailles.

  Sep 11, 2026 at 4794 S. Friendship Road Versailles, In
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  Rock Blues Fest & Car Show

  Join Harrison VFW Cabana on the Whitewater Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th.

  Sep 11, 2026 at Harrison Vfw Duwell Post 7570
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  Dearborn County Health Fair

  St. Elizabeth and community partners will provide no-cost screenings, health education, entertainment and more!!! Saturday, Sept 12th from 10-12.

  Sep 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Cancer Center

Gov. Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11. 

Dolly Parton Tribute Trail to Raise Funds for Local Imagination Library

Several Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.

Big Announcement at Noon at the Carson Hughes Memorial Ride

“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others

MIFC Names Top Performers for Week 3

Milan players took home two of the three awards

Switz. Co. Record Breaker Highlights ORVC Weekly Honorees

See top performers for the week of August 31 - September 5

Local Sports Report - September 9, 2026

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