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IN college applications decline as high school grads delay higher education

July 25, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – College enrollment numbers are down in Indiana as more high school graduates are choosing to take one or more gap years, pursue vocational certification or not attend college at all. Lumina Foundation is a […]

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Mixed bag locally on the job front in June

July 25, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The area had mixed results when it came to unemployment numbers last month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says Decatur County had the lowest local unemployment rate in June at 2.9%, […]

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Batesville Police issues warning about recent social media scam

July 25, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Police Department is warning residents about a social media scam. Officers say a resident recently reported that their account was hacked and that the hacker posted several items for sale, […]

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Decatur County man arrested following St. Paul shooting

July 25, 2023 Tom Snape

(St. Paul/Decatur County, IN) – A St. Paul man is facing charges in connection with an accidental shooting that landed a Shelbyville resident in the hospital. Decatur County Dispatch received a call from Shelby County […]

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Camp Hogwarts provides new learning avenues for Harry Potter fans

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success enjoyed another strong week of A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) programming at Oldenburg Academy, hosting Camp Hogwarts (a summer camp themed […]

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Sunman to use $500-K in READI funds for sewer extension project

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Sunman, IN) – The Town of Sunman will use $500,000 in READI funds for a planned sewer extension project that officials say will boost development in the area. The proposed project includes the construction of […]

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4-H King and Queen crowned at Ripley County Fair

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) – Opening ceremonies for the 2023 Ripley County 4-H Fair took place Sunday evening at Fairgrounds Park in Osgood. The highlight of opening night was the crowning of the 4-H King and Queen. […]

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Library, animal shelter team up for Dog Days of Summer promotion

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg/ Decatur County Public Library is partnering with the Greensburg Animal Shelter for the Dog Days of Summer Library display. The display is the first thing you see as you enter […]

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Batesville Redevelopment Commission July meeting canceled

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 pm has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

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Most of area abnormally dry on latest U.S. Drought Monitor map

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The Hoosier State’s drought conditions have improved considerably in recent weeks. The U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates Indiana is no longer experiencing a severe drought. However, most of Southeastern Indiana is still abnormally […]

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Heavy rains Sunday evening leave behind flooding, power outages

July 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Heavy rains led to flooding and power outages in parts of the area Sunday evening. The storms also packed damaging winds and a lot of hail. A tree fell on a power line […]

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Batesville K of C presents “Tootsie Roll Drive” checks to local organizations

July 22, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – This year’s Batesville Knights of Columbus Council #1461 Tootsie Roll Drive brought in $10,305. As a result of your generosity, the following local organizations were presented checks by the K of C […]

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