September 2018 – Page 25

‘Ground Zero 360’ exhibit open in Indianapolis

September 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett with state and local leaders took part in a tree planting ceremony at the Indiana War Memorial over the weekend in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the […]

Commissioners release spending road map for Economic Development Tax Funds

September 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Commissioners in Franklin County have adopted a three-year plan for spending Economic Development Income Tax Funds. A total of $225,000 or $75,000 per year will go to Economic Development Commission and $1.1 million per […]

Local News

Rain dampens derby but not the fans

September 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Cincinnatti, Oh. — The soggy weekend weather pattern did not dampen the spirits of soapbox derby fans in Cincinnati over the weekend. The Red Bull Soapbox Race, a wacky homemade non-motorized car competition was held, but had […]

Lawson expresses concerns about cryptocurrency-related investments

September 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is again reminding Hoosiers to be cautious about investments involving Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency-related investment products. She is also reminding those who seek to sell these […]

The country remembers September 11

September 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — On this day 17-years ago four coordinated attacks conducted by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda changed the United States forever and resulted in the longest war in our history. Nearly 3,000 people were killed […]

Lady Bulldogs Ripley County Volleyball Champs

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville sweeps county titles. The Batesville JV Volleyball team captured the Ripley County Tourney by defeating Jac-Cen-Del 25-19, 25-9 in the opener and Milan 25-22, 25-24 in the championship game. In the J-C-D game, Belle […]

‘Gordon’ washes out the tri-state

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Wilmington, Oh. — Meteorologists from the National Weather Service say between four and five inches of rain fell in the tri-state over the weekend. The remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon has caused some roads to close and […]

Donnelly addresses Decatur County Democrats

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County Democrats gathered for their “Kickin’ Blue Dinner”, formerly known as the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, over the weekend and welcomed incumbent U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly. Donnelly told the crowd, We have to stand […]

Indiana FOP endorses Frye

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — State Rep. Randy Frye has been endorsed by the Indiana State Federation of Police for re-election to House Dist. 67. “Seldom do we find a candidate of your caliber who has the leadership and […]

Officials release ‘Naloxone Heat Map’

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse recently launched an interactive online Naloxone Administration Heat Map, providing insight into the location of incidents where naloxone was administered and reported by emergency medical services (EMS) providers throughout the […]

Indiana August revenue report released

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — General Fund revenues in Indiana declined 1.8 percent based on a forecast made in December of 2017, but is still 3.8 percent above August 2017 collections. Sales tax collections increased by 1.1 percent above […]

Westport Kiwanis crown ‘BBQ Car Show’ royalty

September 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Westport, In. — Over the weekend the Westport Kiwanis Club held their annual BBQ and Car Show. At the event, 2017 Miss Tree City Ashley DeArmond crowned Abigail Powers as the Westport Kiwanis BBQ Tiny Princess. She is the daughter […]