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Police Blotter 7/17/25
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OPINION: Why YOU Should Spend Saturday in Napoleon!
This Saturday, all roads lead to Napoleon, Indiana, where the community comes together for a summer tradition 140 years strong. The Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company Picnic isn’t just a party — it’s a celebration of […]
Local News
Construction Underway on Hulsbosch Rush County Dairy Farm
(Milroy, IN) – Construction has started on the Hulsbosch family’s new state-of-the-art dairy farm in Rush County. The farm near Milroy will combine generational dairy experience with innovation and technology to create a create a […]
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Honor and Achievement Celebrated at GFD Recognition Ceremony
(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Fire Department celebrated honor and achievement at its Annual Recognition Ceremony Thursday night at City Hall. The department presented promotions and departmental awards to recognize outstanding service. John Hammersmith was […]
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Braun Forms Task Force to Strengthen Emergency Alert System
(Statewide) – Gov. Mike Braun has launched a task force to review and improve Indiana’s emergency alert system after the deadly flooding in Texas. The task force will evaluate Indiana’s current alert and warning systems. […]
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Houchin Calls for Epstein Files Release
(Washington, D.C.) – Area Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) has introduced a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files within 30 days, while ensuring protections for victims remain in place. “I […]
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High E.Coli Levels Close Mounds Beach at Brookville Lake For Swimming
(Franklin County, IN) – High levels of E. coli have forced the closing of the Mounds Beach at Brookville Lake to swimmers. Indiana State Parks says weekly water test results showed high levels of E. […]
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Batesville Economic Development Commission Meeting Canceled
(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for this morning at 8 has been called off. The meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
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Sports Daily Digest July 18, 2025
The Reds return from Major League Baseball’s All-Star break tonight when they open a two-city, six-game road trip with the first of three over the weekend against the New York Mets. Lefthander Nick Lodolo starts […]
4-H Franklin
Franklin Co. Fair Report for Friday, July 18, 2025
The Livestock Auction takes center stage tonight at 6 p.m., showcasing the hard work and dedication of local 4-H youth. From 6 to 10 p.m., the carnival midway is open for business—offering rides, games and […]
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Sunman Under Boil Water Advisory
(Sunman, IN) – Sunman Utilities customers are without water service for the next several hours due to a water main break. Crews have fixed the problem but as a result, the town is under a […]
Obituaries
Mr. George William Skirvin
Mr. George William Skirvin, age 91, of Moorefield, Indiana, entered this life on August 9, 1933 in Carroll County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late, Jacob G. “Jake” and Millie Jane (Smith) Skirvin. […]