Obituaries
Norris Krall, 88, Osgood
Norris E. Krall, 88, of Osgood passed away at 1:20 pm, Monday, November 7, 2022, at Arbor Grove in Greensburg. He was born on Tapps Ridge in Switzerland County on February 8, 1934, the son […]
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Local News
Melton named JCD Schools Superintendent
Osgood, IN — Jac-Cen-Del Schools has a new Superintendent. Sam Melton comes to JCD from South Dearborn Middle School, where he currently serves as Principal. The 49-year-old Melton won the job over five other candidates […]
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Franklin County Commissioners issue another burn ban
Franklin County, IN — One week after canceling the previous order, another county-wide burn ban was issued by Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday morning. The previous burn ban was issued on October 25 and rescinded […]
Election - General
Local races decided quickly, by wide margins on Election Day
Southeastern IN — Although the ballots in area counties were light on contested races, there were those that generated interest and higher than normal voter turnout for a midterm election on Tuesday. Republican challenger Bill […]
Local News
St. Louis teachers receive STEM TeacherGeek cart
Batesville, IN — In May 2022, St. Louis Catholic School Principal Patty Mauer, and teachers Jenny Lents, Jan Narwold, MaryBeth Linville, and Jill Hollins attended the MAKE! Creation Through Imagination Conference at the University of […]
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Legal Aid to hold walk-in clinic in Greensburg Wednesday
Legal Aid District 11 will hold a free Legal Aid walk-in clinic on Wednesday (November 9) from 3-5 pm at the Greensburg/Decatur County Public Library. The free legal clinic will offer legal consultations to low-income […]
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Several departments battle Dearborn County structure fire
Dearborn County, IN — Several departments were called to a structure fire on Covered Bridge Lane off State Road 46 in Dearborn County Monday afternoon. Firefighters from New Trenton, St. Leon, and Harrison, Ohio battled […]
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Batesville, Morris, Napoleon firefighters battle Monday afternoon brush fire
Batesville, IN — Batesville firefighters were called to a home on County Road 50 West Monday afternoon on a report of a brush fire that spread out of control. When they arrived, crews encountered a […]
Election - Decatur
Decatur County voters to decide who will be Sheriff, along with other offices
Decatur County, IN — The race for Decatur County Sheriff has garnered the bulk of the attention during the current election cycle, but there are other contested races on the ballot. The County Council District […]
Election - Franklin
County Council, school board races top Franklin County ballot
Franklin County, IN — Several contested races are on the ballot in Franklin County. The County Council District 4 seat is up grabs; nine candidates are running for three at-large seats on the Franklin County School […]
Election - Ripley
Ripley County ballot features races for offices, school boards
Ripley County, IN — There are a few contested races on the ballot in Ripley County. Voters in Shelby Township will elect a trustee; four candidates are vying for three spots on the Jackson Township […]
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Area under an increased fire danger today
Southeastern IN — The National Weather Service says Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties are under an increased fire danger today. Forecasters say northeast winds will be around 10 to 20 mph with gusts upwards of […]