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Month: August 2018

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Maximum sentence handed down in Ripley County child molesting case

August 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Thirty-two-year-old Versal Strunk has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for one count of child molesting according to Ripley County prosecutor Ric Hertel. The sentence was handed down following a 90-day delay following […]

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Grants awarded for Greensburg improvement, new Napoleon Fire Station

August 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have awarded more than $10M in federal grant funding to 19 rural communities. “Rural communities are the next great economic frontier for our […]

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St. Louis student earns Indiana State Fair honors

August 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — St. Louis kindergartener, Jack Brunsman, won 1st place in the “Indiana Young Farmers Association Pedal Pull” at the State Fair on August 11.  This qualified him to participate in the Champion of Champions Pull […]

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MMH now offers ‘Health Rides’

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — For many area residents, finding reliable transportation to and from medical appointments can be a struggle. That’s why Margaret Mary Health is now offering a new transportation service to its patients. Operated by LifeTime […]

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Reds 2019 Schedule Announced

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Major League Baseball has announced the 2019 regular season schedule, and the Cincinnati Reds will begin their season with Opening Day on Thursday, March 28 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 100th annual Findlay Market Opening […]

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Special Olympics Fire Truck Pull Results

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn held their annual Fire Truck Pull at Downtown Lawrenceburg on Saturday, August 18th. Fastest Pull Competition 1. Aurora Recreation Community Center 15.30 seconds (Members and National Guard) 2. Team […]

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Lady Wildcats Get Victory Over NC Trojans

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Another game, another win as Varsity beats New Castle 4-1. Hannah Surber with 2 goals. Grace Noble drove to the goal and drew a foul. Hanna Surber took the PK giving her a hat trick […]

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Fellers Service Station demolition underway

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Demolition crews from Cincinnati-based O’Rourke Wrecking Company are removing the former Fellers Service Station in downtown Batesville. City leaders approved a contract for $43,740 to complete the work. In late 2017 crews from August […]

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Court decision makes ACA tax collection unlawful, millions headed back to Indiana

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Attorney General Curtis Hill welcomed a U.S. District Court decision ordering the Internal Revenue Service to repay Indiana and five other states more than $839 million because of an unlawful Obamacare tax on state […]

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‘Amazing Magic Show’ coming to the YMCA

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will host “The Amazing Magic Show” Family Fun Night on Friday, September 14. The free, high-energy performance will run from 6 to 6:40 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 812-934-6006. More […]

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Trump plans Indiana stop in support of Braun

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Evansville, In. — President Donald Trump has announced a visit to Evansville on August 30. The campaign website says the event will be held at the Ford Center located at 1 SE Martin Luther King Blvd at […]

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Kroger announces plans to scrap plastic bags

August 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Cincinnati, Oh. — Cincinnati-based Kroger plans to stop using plastic bags by 2025 company-wide. CEO Rodney McMullen says they will transition to reusable bags. The Kroger owned location in Seattle, Washington will be the first store to […]

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