May 2022 – Page 9 – WRBI Radio

Bridge deck overlays planned on S.R. 229 in Franklin and Ripley counties

May 23, 2022 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN/RIPLEY COUNTIES, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc. plans to begin work next week on a $279,000 bridge rehabilitation contract on State Road 229 in Franklin and Ripley counties. On […]

Local News

State jobless rate holds steady in April

May 23, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged from the previous month, holding steady at 2.2%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). By comparison, the national unemployment rate in April […]

Area cleaning up from Saturday storms

May 23, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Residents around Southeastern Indiana continue to clean up from Saturday afternoon’s severe storms, which left behind widespread damage. Thunderstorm wind damage toppled a number of utility poles and power lines along US […]

North Decatur wins MHC boys golf title

May 22, 2022 Annie Nunley

The Mid Hoosier Boys Golf Championship went to defending title holder North Decatur. On Saturday at North Branch, the Chargers won by 62 strokes over second place Southwestern Shelby, 320-382. ND’s Carson Parmer also repeated […]

Wildcats, Twisters and Pirates win girls tennis sectionals

May 22, 2022 Annie Nunley

Franklin County was the first local girls tennis team to capture a sectional. The Wildcats held a 2-1 lead in points over host Connersville when Thursday’s match was suspended. Play resumed Friday and the Cats […]

Dixon streaks to second-straight pole; Daly surpasses 243 mph on Fast Friday

May 22, 2022 Annie Nunley

Late Sunday afternoon at The Brickyard, Scott Dixon posted the second fastest four-lap average in Indy 500 qualifying history with an average speed of 234.046 mph. It’s Dixon’s second straight pole and fifth overall, one […]

Toronto’s own Joey Votto prevents Blue Jays from sweeping Reds

May 22, 2022 Annie Nunley

The Reds avoided a sweep in Toronto by beating the Blue Jays 3-2 Sunday. Back in his hometown, the Redlegs Joey Votto belted a solo home run high off the right field foul pole in […]

Jon L. Svirha

May 21, 2022 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

Jon L. Svirha, 89, of Brookville died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Shawneespring Skilled Nursing Facility in Harrison, Ohio. Jon was born in Butler, Kentucky, on April 6, 1933 to John and Vivian Becker. […]

Minnie “Janie” (Powell) Fischer

May 21, 2022 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Minnie “Janie” (Powell) Fischer, 71, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born April 20, 1951, in Stanton, KY, daughter of the late Lemon Seldon Powell and Edith (Hall) Powell. Janie […]

Larry Lee McQuese

May 21, 2022 Rullman-Hunger Funeral

Larry Lee McQuese, 70, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born August 14, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Mabel (Riggs) McQuese and the late Robert E. […]

SE Indiana under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 pm Saturday

May 21, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN –A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Southeastern Indiana until 7 pm Saturday (May 21). Thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say some of these storms may be severe, with […]

St. Louis student receives Young Hoosier Artist honorable mention

May 21, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Artistic talent for a local student leads to recognition. St. Louis Catholic School student Olivia Meer was recently recognized by the Batesville Area Arts Council for her pastel still life painting. She […]