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Local workers ‘skill up’ through partnership

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Through the “Achieve Your Degree” partnership between Batesville Tool & Die and Ivy Tech Community College three employees have received their Machine Tool Technology Certificate. Michael Kilby, Dillon Brackman and Josh Dickey earned the […]

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CDC Report: E-cigarette use among teens very concerning

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — Sales of JUUL, an e-cigarette shaped like a USB flash drive, grew more than seven-fold from 2016 to 2017, and held the greatest share of the U.S. e-cigarette market by December 2017. The findings, […]

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Indiana AG asks U.S. Supreme Court to look at state abortion law

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, in. — Attorney General Curtis Hill has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of an Indiana law involving abortion. Enacted in 2016, House Bill 1337 contains two provisions at issue […]

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‘2019-20 Governor’s Fellowship’ applications available now

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — IndianaGovernor Eric Holcomb says applications will be accepted through March 31 for the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing […]

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Two injured in Franklin County crash

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A Tuesday head-on crash at 6 p.m. in Franklin County injured two area residents. A report from the sheriff’s department says a car driven by Joan Laughlin, 83, of Oldenburg, was northbound on State […]

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Historic Versailles building damaged by fire

December 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Fire extensively damaged a historic building in Versailles Wednesday. A passerby called 911 around 6 a.m. after seeing smoke coming from the birth place of James Tyson, co-founder of the Walgreen’s Drug Store chain. […]

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Harriet Ruth Hunter, 77

December 20, 2018 Porter Oliger Pearson

Harriet Ruth Hunter, 77, Greensburg, passed away into God’s glory on December 19, 2018 in Columbus Hospital in Columbus, Ind. She was born November 30, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Beav and Myrtle Crisp Hoskins. […]

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Charles F. Pursifull, 73

December 20, 2018 Porter Oliger Pearson

Charles F. Pursifull, 73, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  Born, May 29, 1945 in Laurel, Indiana, he was the son of Elijah and Lillian (Richmond) Pursifull.  Charles was a […]

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‘Christmas in Dixie’ Grand Prize Winners introduced in Batesville

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Country 103.9 WRBI hosted the huge “Christmas in Dixie” grand prize presentation at the Batesville Middle School Commons. Nearly 60 final qualifiers split an estimated $3,000 in prizes from 20 local sponsors. Becky Eckstein […]

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Area Basketball Scores (12-19)

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Area Basketball Scores Wednesday  (12-19) Girls Scores East Central  49     Jac-Cen-Del  26 Milan  35     SW-Hanover  34 Lawrenceburg  53     Union County  34 Switz. County  46     Trimble County  37 Boys Scores North Decatur  […]

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Indians Sweep Panthers In Middle School Hoops

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

The Milan Indians 7th Grade Boys Basketball team posted a 37-16 victory over The St. Lawrence Panthers. The 8th Grade team also captured victory 43-22. Courtesy of Indians Coach Ethan Voss.

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Deputy VFD scrambles for gear following Monday fire

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Deputy, In. — The Jefferson County community of Deputy is rebuilding following a blaze that severely damaged the Deputy Fire Station and possibly three apparatus. Investigators believe the fire started in the attic around 11:30 Monday and […]

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