Police Blotter
Police Blotter 7/16/26
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Articles by Tom Snape
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IDOE Releases 4-Day Week Guidance
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released new guidance this week for schools considering shifting to a four-day week. House Enrolled Act 1266, which went into effect July 1, requires schools to […]
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DCCF Mental Health Rd 2 Funds Available
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF) has opened a new round of funding for projects addressing mental health needs around the county. DCCF is looking to fund projects that fill mental […]
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Trojan Field Receiving Upgrades
(St. Leon, IN) – Renovations continue at Trojan Field at East Central High School prior to the 2026-27 school year. The project, which began several months ago, includes a new and improved main entrance, plus […]
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No Injuries in Greensburg House Fire
(Greensburg, IN) – There were no injuries reported following a house fire at 469 S. Monfort Street in Greensburg late Wednesday night. Fire Chief Nathan Stoermer says a Greensburg Police officer who was on patrol […]
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2-County Chase: Crashes, Injuries, Arrests
(Shelby/Decatur Counties, IN) – A high-speed police chase through Shelby and Decatur counties on Wednesday resulted in multiple crashes and injuries, plus several arrests after suspect vehicles were clocked at speeds over 100 miles per […]
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Sports Daily Digest July 17, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds resume play following the All-Star break when they open a three-game series tonight at Colorado against the Rockies. Brady Singer (3-9, 4.72 ERA) gets the start for Cincinnati. The Rockies counter with […]
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IDHS, FEMA to Assess June Storm Damage
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin conducting joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) for flooding, tornadic activity, severe storms and derecho that took place […]
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Senior Apartment Complex Expanding
(West Harrison, IN) – LifeTime Housing Group, in partnership with the Southeastern Indiana Community Preservation and Development Corporation (SICPDC), One Dearborn and Maxwell Construction, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Dearborn Village Apartments […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 7/15/26
Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff’s Office Decatur County Public Safety: Arrests Decatur County Public Safety: Incidents Decatur County Public Safety: Fire Decatur County Public Safety: EMS
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Town Marshal Pulls Fire Victim to Safety
(Milan, IN) – The Milan Town Marshal is being credited with saving a life when an apartment on Maple Street caught fire yesterday morning. The Milan Volunteer Fire Department says there was a report that […]
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Your Chance to Chime In
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Parks and Recreation is working on a new five-year master plan. Residents are asked to take a short survey to let the department know what they would like to see in […]