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Rathman gets life for son's death

For more than a minute, Dwight Scroggins methodically described the fatal injuries in phrases that hold little meaning outside the medical community or anatomy classrooms. But in between terms like calvarial, parietal and subdural, Mr. Scroggins continued to sprinkle in the words purple and red, painting with painful colors a clear picture of what Donald Rathman suffered at the hands of his father, Ronny Rathman.

Judge Taylor files for re-election

Twice re-elected but never challenged, Ron Taylor is preparing to run his first Buchanan County campaign.

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Rathman sentenced to life in son's death

Convicted of knocking child into table.

Rathman gets life in prison for son's death

Ronny Rathman, 52, received a life sentence Monday in Buchanan County Circuit Court for murdering his infant son.

Nurse gets five years on drug charge

A St. Joseph woman received a five-year sentence Monday in Buchanan County Circuit Court for stealing prescription drugs from a local nursing home for her son to sell.

Stahlin nominated to be Conway’s successor

The Buchanan County Central Democratic Committee stayed in-house to nominate longtime County Clerk Pat Conway’s successor.

Building manager pleads guilty in shooting

An alcohol-fueled feud in Midtown left one man wounded and could land another in prison.

Holliday plans return to office

After two decades away from politics, Ron Holliday got in line Tuesday morning to rejoin the fray.

Mann wants county spot back

Tom Mann has two new knees and is ready to work them out going door-to-door in Buchanan County once again. After 16 years as presiding commissioner, Mr. Mann left office in 2007 following a loss to political newcomer and Republican R.T. Turner. In the past four years, Mr. Mann, a Democrat, had his bad knees replaced and sold his business.

Murder suspects appear in court

Two Rushville men accused of murder made their first court appearances Tuesday.

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