Month: February 2019

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says a crash into a house early Tuesday morning injured three people. The investigation began at 3:11 a.m. when medical workers at Margaret Mary Health notified Batesville Police that […]

Batesville, In. — A new partnership between the Purdue Extension Service and the Indiana Department of Education, State Department of Health and the Indiana Grown Program is aiming to get more local food in schools and teach […]

Versailles, In. — As Sunman area residents protest the proposed MGPI of Indiana barrel aging operation, Ripley County commissioners are taking legislative action but it might be too late. MGPI of Indiana plans to age up to […]

Oldenburg, In. — Members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department recently provided Active Shooter training for the faculty and staff of the Oldenburg Academy. School employees learned tips on how to prepare and proactively think in the […]

Brookville, In. — Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department recently participated in the 2019 Polar Plunge for Indiana Special Olympics. The deputies and many others took the plunge at the Whitewater Memorial State Park beach, on […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Memorial Public Library holds “Remember When…Storytime” on the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning February 27. The event is led by Jerry Bennett and Larry Hagen and is an opportunity to listen […]

Brookville, In. — Work is continuing on the Valley House Flats project in Brookville. The project is valued at $10 million and will include 20 market rate apartments and 27 more for low-income seniors. The apartments will […]

Brookville, In. — Grant applications are being accepted by Stayin’ Alive in Franklin County for projects or programs directed at reducing substance abuse. Applications are due by noon on Friday, March 1. Each grant will be considered […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty […]

Indianapolis, In. — Brookville resident, Lauren Koester has been selected as one of 33 princesses the Indianapolis 500. Lauren is a graduate of Franklin County High School and is a senior at Butler University studying business and […]