Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 54°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Community Members Encouraged to Send Letters, Cards to Dearborn Co's Last Living WWII Vets

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

Mail should be sent to the Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum.

From left to right: George Lingg, George Klopp, JC Lewis and Clarence Cook. File photos.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) - There are four living World War II veterans in Dearborn County.

They are George Lingg (99), George Klopp (98), Clarence Cook (98), and JC Lewis (97).

Community members are encouraged to send them a letter, card, or something to their attention to thank them for their incredible service to their country.

Mail should be sent to the Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum (address below)

Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum
Attn: ________________
C/O PG Gentrup
100 N High St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040

More from Local News

Traffic Switch on I-275 Eastbound Carroll Cropper Bridge

Contractor will perform several rolling roadblocks during overnight hours.
Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Billy Luke's Sentence of 61 1/2 Years

Luke was convicted of Stalking and Invasion of Privacy in August of 2024.
State Park Properties Offer First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day

Admire nature and connect with friends in a healthy way.
Repairs Underway After Water Main Break in Dillsboro

A water boil advisory has been issued.
DCF Grant Helps Church Purchase Defibrillator

The DCF awards 15 proactive grants each holiday season.
RCCF Awards $22,000 In Hillenbrand Partner with Possibility Grants

Four recipients received funding.

Crunch Time

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Arts Alive! Art Fair & Bazaar
Put the magic back in holiday shopping -- visit the Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar. From November 22 to December 22, our marketplace will include fine arts ...
Dec 20, 2025 at Dearborn Highlands Arts Council
Barks and Books
Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners, and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence
Dec 20, 2025 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
Dec 21, 2025 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church

Traffic Switch on I-275 Eastbound Carroll Cropper Bridge

Contractor will perform several rolling roadblocks during overnight hours.

Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Billy Luke's Sentence of 61 1/2 Years

Luke was convicted of Stalking and Invasion of Privacy in August of 2024.

State Park Properties Offer First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day

Admire nature and connect with friends in a healthy way.

Local Sports Report - December 18, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - December 17, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

East Central Football Coach Recognized at Bengals Game

Jake Meiners was the Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week during Week 5 of the high school season.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Runaway June - Buy My Own Drinks

Chris Cagle Chicks Dig It 13:06

Sammy Kershaw X - Christmas Times A Coming 13:03

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 13:01

Luke Bryan Play It Again 12:57