Month: March 2019

Greensburg, In. — An inmate from Tennessee being held on four warrants in the Decatur County Jail died following a medical incident over the weekend. A report from Sheriff David Durant says Tisha White, 43, was […]

Batesville, In. — The researchers from WalletHub ® analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 24 key indicators to determine the most and least innovative. Indiana is the most innovative in the tri-state according […]

Fort Meade, Md. — The United States Navy Band Country Current presents “From Bluegrass to Country,” episode four of the Navy Band’s “Origins” educational webcast series. The members of Country Current will explore bluegrass and examine how […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Greensburg introduced House Resolution 41 to the 2019 Indiana General Assembly to honor South Ripley Junior High School principal Destiny Rutzel. Here is some of the language of H.R. 41 […]

Batesville, In. — Members of the United Steel Workers Union staged a rally in Batesville Monday as contract negotiations near. The current agreement was struck around May of 2016, the same year second shift at the […]

Indianapolis, In. —A bill sponsored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising that would help eliminate harmful plants in Indiana has passed the Senate unanimously. House Enrolled Act 1492 would add common waterhemp, tall waterhemp, […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising met with YMCA representatives from Henry County, Decatur County, and Southeastern, located in Batesville, at the Statehouse.  The group discussed legislation moving through the General Assembly.

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 55 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award, recognizing their commitment to Indiana agriculture. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be […]

Brookville, In. — The Franklin County Antique Machinery Club, Inc. will the 2019 Swap Meet at the fairgrounds on April 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tractor parts or farm-related items only. No firearms. For more […]

Batesville, In. — As the price of gas rises due to seasonal additives, refinery issues could force prices even higher. Senior petroleum analyst Patrick Dehaan says major issues including fires at two facilities are expected to put […]

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County officials have passed a new ordinance that will allow the sheriff to ticket vehicles operating overweight between April 1, 2019 and August 31, 2019. The ordinance says it is unlawful to […]