Month: February 2018

The 7th Grade Lady Bulldogs beat North Decatur on the road Saturday 33-18 to improve to 10-3 on the season. The girls jumped out to a 22-6 lead in the first half and never looked […]

Indiana flu-related deaths top 200

Indianapolis, In. — The latest report from the Indiana Department of Health says 219 Hoosiers have died from the flu this season. The report says 15 counties have reported at least five flu-related deaths. The breakdown is […]

Highpoint Health announces ‘Health-A-Fair’

Lawrenceburg, In. — Highpoint Health (formerly Dearborn County Hospital) will host the facility’s 37th annual Health-A-Fair on Saturday, March 3, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the hospital in Lawrenceburg. On Saturday, April 14, from 8:00 until […]

Dearborn, Switzerland Counties included in disaster declaration due to heavy rain

Indianapolis, In. — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has issued a disaster emergency for 11 Indiana counties in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall, including Dearborn and Switzerland Counties. The governor signed […]

Guest Column: Randy Frye honors WW I hero, Jefferson County native

Indianapolis, In. — Hoosier veterans both past and present deserve to be recognized for their outstanding service to our nation. Maj. Samuel Woodfill, a Jefferson County native, is no exception. His lifelong dedication to our country is […]

ISP releases sobriety checkpoint plans

Versailles, In. — Troopers from the Versailles Post of the Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jackson County March 2, 3. Motorists should have license, identification and registration readily available. The purpose of sobriety […]

Increased patrols for the month of March announced

Batesville, In. — The Indiana State Police will be joined by local law enforcement this March to increase dangerous and impaired driving patrols for the NCAA Tournament and St. Patrick’s Day. Last year, the weekend beginning St. […]

Proposal would rename a section of U.S. 50 for fallen officers

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Seymour Jim Lucas has proposed a resolution that would rename U.S. 50 in Jennings County from County Road 150N to the Muscatatuck River for fallen police officers. Lucas is asking […]

Flash Flood Warning For Ripley And Dearborn Counties

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ripley County and Northwestern Dearborn County until Sunday, February 25, at 4:15 AM. At 939 PM EST, radar indicated that heavy rain […]

Lady Pirates Fall Short At Girls Basketball State Finals

The 3A #2 Greensburg Lady Pirates were defeated by #1 Northwestern Lady Tigers 63-42 in The Girls Basketball State Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Lady Pirates finish the season at 23-4 while […]

UPDATE: Application deadline for the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Sunday

Indianapolis, In. — The deadline for application to the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, 11:59 p.m., February 25th, 2018 is quickly approaching. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper […]

Official closing date set for MainSource, First Financial transaction