October 2013 – Page 2

Congressman Messer’s Bill To Delay ACA Fines Until Website Fix

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

Sixth District Congressman Luke Messer made good on his promise to Hoosiers and filed a bill delaying the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate fines until the enrollment websites work.

“In an era when Google is

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Police, Family Hoping To Locate Missing Laurel Teen

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

Andrea Leanne Robertson, 15, of Laurel, has been missing since October 12.

A local family is hoping community involvement and awareness could help locate a Franklin County teenager.

A missing persons report was filed

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Batesville To Get One More Option For Pizza

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

Although an opening date has not been announced, Batesville will soon have another option for carryout and delivery pizza.

Pizza Hut is set to open its doors at 1040 State Road 229, which is located

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Batesville Will Welcome Chinese Government Officials On Thursday

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

A delegation of officials from China will visit Batesville this week to potentially form an international partnership.

Five government dignitaries from Haiyan, China will come to the area to meet with Batesville officials and tour

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Batesville Volleyball Regional Info

October 29, 2013 Brent Lee

I.H.S.A.A. Regional # 15-Brownstown Central at Batesville. Tuesday (10-29)
Game Time-7:00 PM. Doors open-6:00 PM.

Admission-$6.

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IDEM Holding Two Water Quality Meetings Tuesday

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting two public meetings on Tuesday, as it begins developing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TDML) for the Southern Whitewater Watershed in Franklin and Ripley counties.

The

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SIEOC: Grant Assists Local Families

October 29, 2013 Annie Nunley

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, which serves Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland counties, is gearing up for their Energy Assistance program beginning Nov., 4.

The Energy Assistance program is a federally funded block grant offered

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Sheriff: Sex Offender Registry Can Help On Halloween

October 28, 2013 Annie Nunley

Ripley County Sheriff Tom Grills is asking residents to take precautions while trick or treating on Halloween night.

There are 51 registered sex offenders in Ripley County, and Sheriff Grills suggests parents do the proper

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Coaches Corner On WRBI Monday Night

October 28, 2013 Brent Lee

Listen to The Sports Voice, Country 103.9 WRBI, Monday Night (10-28) for Coaches Corner with Hall Of Famer, Ron Raver, at Ison’s Family Pizza in Batesville starting at 6.

Guests include Chris Deal-Batesville Wrestling, Derek

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Affordable Care Act: New Tool In Fight Against Breast Cancer

October 28, 2013 Annie Nunley

While it continues to be controversial, the Affordable Care Act is expected to help in the fight against breast cancer, by no longer rejecting people for insurance because of preexisting conditions, and by including preventive

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Westport Husband, Wife Arrested On Drug Charges

October 28, 2013 Annie Nunley

A Decatur County couple is facing multiple drug offenses after a year long investigation by police.

Michael Lawles and Tammy Lawles were arrested after a search of their home in the Westport area revealed marijuana

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Boys And Girls Cross Country Semi-State Results

October 27, 2013 Brent Lee

Cross Country Semi-States Results @ Carmel.
Girls: Carmel won the team championship. Oldenburg Academy finishes 8th and Batesville placed 18th. Congrats to OA’s Sarah Billingsley for placing 4th overall and qualifying to The Girls Cross

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