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Walking Into the New Year
(Versailles, IN) — The new year began on foot for dozens of Hoosiers who chose fresh air and forest trails over sleeping in. About 80 people gathered at Versailles State Park on New Year’s Day […]
Month: January 2026
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Police Blotter 1/1/26
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Sports Daily Digest January 2, 2026
Indiana dominates Alabama Indiana football is moving on in the College Football Playoff after a dominant 38–3 win over Alabama in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Fernando Mendoza threw for […]
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Fever Pride, Statewide
(Indianapolis) — Indiana Fever fans can now take their team pride on the road with the launch of the franchise’s first specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting programs for women and girls statewide. The plate […]
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New Year, New Indiana Laws
(Indianapolis) — A slate of new Indiana laws took effect Thursday, bringing changes that affect taxes, food assistance, consumer privacy and other everyday issues for Hoosiers statewide. Among the most visible changes is a reduction […]
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$300M Ponzi Alleged
(Indianapolis) — An Indianapolis financial broker has been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for his alleged role in what regulators describe as a $300 million Ponzi scheme that affected thousands of investors […]
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Leising Bill Would Move Historic Site Management
(Indianapolis) — A bill authored by state Sen. Jean Leising would shift oversight of Indiana’s historic sites to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a move supporters say could streamline management and better align preservation […]
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Raleigh Ringers Coming July 4
(Brookville, IN) — The Franklin County Arts Council is planning a Fourth of July concert featuring the Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed handbell ensemble, as part of the county’s observance of America’s 250th anniversary. The […]
Brent's Blog
OPINION: Seasonal Spending Shock
As the decorations come down and the last of the holiday leftovers disappear, reality is starting to arrive in mailboxes across Southeastern Indiana — in the form of credit card bills. After weeks of gift […]
Obituaries
Shirley Jean Moore, age 76 of Richmond
Shirley Jean Moore, of Richmond, Indiana, was born on November 21, 1949, in Batesville, Indiana. She was the cherished daughter of Clyde “Jack” T. Milbourn and Daisy E. Dean (née Carey). Although Shirley chose to […]
Obituaries
Judith Ann “Judy” (Cutter) Luke, 84, Dillsboro
Judith Ann “Judy” (Cutter) Luke, 84, of Dillsboro passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at The Waters of Dillsboro. Judy was born on Monday, March 10, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio; daughter of Norman and Dorothy […]
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Police Blotter 12/31/25
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