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Area Elementary and Junior High Named PLTW Distinguished Schools
(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community Schools has announced that Greensburg Elementary and Greensburg Junior High have been recognized as 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools. This honor is given to a select number […]
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USPS Holding Local Job Fairs This Month
(Batesville/Osgood, IN) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will hold job fairs across Indiana in May, including two in the area later this month. The first will take place at the Batesville Post Office […]
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Three Local Schools Earn STEM Certification
(Decatur County, IN) – Three schools in Decatur County have earned STEM certification from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Greensburg Elementary (GES), North Decatur Jr./Sr. High and South Decatur Elementary successfully navigated the rigorous […]
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Hundley Named 9-1-1 Director
(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County is getting a new 9-1-1 Director. The search committee has recommended the appointment of Jon Hundley, effective immediately, at a starting salary of $53,000 a year. Hundley has spent […]
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It’s on to November for Primary Election Winners
(Southeastern IN) – The 2024 Indiana Primary Election is in the books, and it’s on to the General Election in November for Tuesday’s winners. Among the contested Republican races in Ripley County, incumbent coroner Jason […]
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Nasty Weather Hits SE Indiana
(Southeastern IN) – Strong to severe storms, and possibly tornados, hit Southeastern Indiana Tuesday night. Tornado warnings were issued for Ripley, Franklin, Decatur and Dearborn counties after radar indicated rotation. Parts of Franklin County plus […]
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Strong to Severe Weather Possible with Large Hail, Winds
(Southeastern IN) – We could be in for some rough weather. The area is under an Enhanced – or three out of five – Risk for strong to severe storms late this afternoon and early […]
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United Way Working to Address Youth Mental Health
(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties (UWFRC) granted funds to area partners working to improve mental health, as part of its community investment process at the end of 2023. Franklin […]
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Study Abroad Scholarship Winners Named
(Batesville, IN) – Lucy Abplanalp and Kailey Schaeffer, both of Batesville, have been selected as the 2024 Hispanic Community Advisory Committee (HCAC) Study Abroad Scholarship winners. Both students were chosen from a pool of applicants […]
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Cruisin’ to a Cure Exceeds Fundraising Expectations
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – It was another big year for Cruisin’ to a Cure for ALS. The car show in downtown Lawrenceburg on Sunday raised at least $52,000. with more donations set to come in before […]