March 2023 – Page 6

Wind Advisory in effect through Saturday evening

March 25, 2023 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — Southeastern Indiana will be under a wind advisory from 7 o’clock this morning through 8 tonight. The National Weather Service says Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 […]

Local News

Indiana’s February jobless rate stays the same for third straight month

March 24, 2023 Tom Snape

Statewide — Indiana’s unemployment rate in February stands at 3.1%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s the third straight month the state’s jobless rate came in at 3.1. By comparison, the national […]

Franklin County 8th graders receive dose of adult life at WRBI’s Reality Check

March 24, 2023 Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — Eighth-grade students got to experience the everyday peaks and valleys of adult life Thursday at WRBI’s Reality Check at Franklin County Middle School. In addition to the host school, students from St. […]

“Various alcohol matters” bill includes serving booze in beauty and barber shops

March 24, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — If state lawmakers get their way, those heading to a salon or barber shop may soon be able to get a cut and a beer. House Bill 1217 is a catch-all for a […]

Murphy named Milan Schools Superintendent

March 24, 2023 Tom Snape

Milan, IN — The Milan Community School Board has hired Patrick Murphy as the corporation’s new superintendent. The school board met in special session Thursday night to approve a three-year contract for Murphy, which goes […]

Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon

March 24, 2023 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — A Flood Watch remains in effect through 2 pm Saturday. Up to four inches of rain is possible in some spots. Franklin County Schools are on E-Learning today (Friday) because of flooded […]

Bobble of Historic Milan Water Tower Unveiled

March 24, 2023 Skylar Sigman

MILWAUKEE–Today, in conjunction with the Milan ’54 Museum, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame unveiled its first bobble of the Historic Water Tower in Milan, which also features a replica of the 1954 Boys’ State […]

Helen M. Metcalf

March 23, 2023 Meyers Funeral Home

Helen Marie Metcalf, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, IN. She was 84 years old. The daughter of William A. and Floretta (Donovan) Wernke was born […]

Teresa M. Ziegler

March 23, 2023 Weigel Funeral Home

Teresa Marie Ziegler, of Batesville, passed away peacefully by her husband’s side in her home on the evening of March 20th, 2023. She lived 69 vibrant years, leaving behind beloved family members who are deeply […]

Donald “Red” M. Zeigler, 91

March 23, 2023 Porter Oliger Pearson

Donald “Red” M. Zeigler, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at Heritage House of Greensburg. He was the youngest son of John L. Zeigler and Grace Marie Martin Zeigler. Don was born November […]

Area boys basketball players named IBCA/Franciscan Health All-State Honorable Mention

March 23, 2023 Skylar Sigman

6 area boys basketball players were among the 180 (90 seniors and 90 underclassmen) awarded IBCA/Franciscan All-State Honorable Mention honors on Wednesday. Area seniors earning All-State Honorable mention honors were Cole Pride (Batesville), Ki Dyer […]

Doris A. Brelege Nursing Scholarship applications being accepted by RCCF

March 23, 2023 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. In 2008, the Batesville community lost a dedicated member, Doris A. Brelage, through an accidental death. […]