March 2022 – Page 2

Statewide 911 Board adds translation capabilities to Text to 911

March 31, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Statewide 911 Board, in collaboration with INdigital and the State Treasurer’s office, is announcing another tool that enhances communications between non-English speaking citizens and emergency services. Since 2019, dispatchers at […]

Former Lady Wildcat McCool sets new K record at MSJ

March 31, 2022 Annie Nunley

On Wednesday, former Franklin County High School softball standout Kamryn McCool broke the Mount St. Joseph career strikeout record with 401. She surpassed MSJ Hall of Famer Kati Stroub-Young. The record was set in game […]

HS softball recaps from March 30

March 31, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are varsity softball recaps (unless stated otherwise) from Wedensday, March 30. There may be updates, so please check back. South Dearborn was an 8-3 winner over visiting Ross, Ohio. Seven of the Knights […]

HS baseball recaps from March 30

March 31, 2022 Annie Nunley

The following are varsity baseball recaps (unless stated otherwise) from Wedensday, March 30. There may be updates, so please check back. Southwestern Hanover posted a 13-7 win over Henryville and amassed 18 hits in the […]

Former Lady Trojan tracksters making waves as college freshmen

March 30, 2022 Annie Nunley

A couple of former East Central Lady Trojans are off to great starts as freshmen in their collegiate spring track seasons. For the University of Indianapolis, Ellie Lengerich qualified for the Indoor NCAA D2 National […]

Reds split Monday/Tuesday games with Cubs and Rangers

March 30, 2022 Annie Nunley

In Cactus League play from late Monday night in Arizona, the Reds lost to the Cubs 4-2. Chicago scored three times in the final two innings to pull off the victory. Runs batted in for […]

Local News

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces. For too long harassment, cyberbullying, and sexual abuse and exploitation have come to be expected as typical and unavoidable behaviors […]

Greensburg man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Dealing Meth, Being a Habitual Offender

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A Greensburg man was sentenced Tuesday in Decatur Circuit Court to eight years in prison on a Level 4 Felony count of Dealing in Methamphetamine, with a sentence enhancement after admitting […]

Ripley County Clerk sets early voting dates, times

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Clerk Ginger Bradford has announced that early voting for the 2022 Primary Election will begin Tuesday, April 5 at 8 am in the Election Room on the second floor […]

Southeastern Indiana REMC announces 2022 Director Election results

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

OSGOOD, IN — The results of the 2022 Director Election were announced during Southeastern Indiana REMC’s annual membership meeting on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at South Ripley High School in Versailles. Jesse McClure (District 4), […]

Second booster available to Hoosiers at higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are […]

BMPL going fine-free April 1…no fooling!

March 30, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Memorial Public Library is going fine-free, starting Friday, April 1. “We will no longer be adding overdue fines to your materials,” said Library Executive Director Kim Porter. “That doesn’t mean […]