March 2024 – Page 18

Bill to Expand Property Owners’ Rights Moves to Governor

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would make it easier for property owners to clean their land will now move to the governor’s desk for final approval. Senate Enrolled […]

Collaboration Allows 6th Graders to Explore Mysteries of Space

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – On February 22 and March 7, sixth-grade students in Ripley County were provided with a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of our galaxy. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Oldenburg […]

Senior Life Team Member Receives Award

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Barbara Schwering, Office and Patient Coordinator at Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s (DCMH) Senior Life Solutions, has been named the 2023 Office and Patient Coordinator of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), […]

Larry Hosmer, 65, Versailles

March 11, 2024 Stratton-Karsteter

Larry J. Hosmer, 65, of Versailles passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born in Leesville, Louisiana on October 19, 1958, the son of Bill and Lucille […]

Batesville Makes History with Sweep at State Archery Competition

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville) Congratulations are due some sharp-eyed young people in all grades– high school, middle school, and elementary– in Batesville. Local boys and girls coached by Mike Weiler took top honors at Indiana’s statewide National Archery […]

Governor’s Next Level Agenda Receives Legislative Support

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb is commending the Indiana General Assembly for prioritizing his key agenda items during the legislative session, which concluded late Friday night. “I laid out a significant agenda that will […]

ISP: Phone Scammers Posing As Troopers

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General […]

It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed now through Saturday, March 16 Severe Weather Awareness Week across the state. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and National Weather Service collaborate to educate Hoosiers about […]

Westport Man Accused of Running From DUI Crash

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Jennings County, IN) – A Westport man is accused of running from the law following a DUI crash in Jennings County Thursday evening. Jennings County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the intersection of State Road […]