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Four new South Ripley School Board members sworn in

January 11, 2023 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — Four new members of the South Ripley School Board were sworn in at this week’s meeting. Brittany Bradley, Andy Comer, Kim Jolly, and Thomas Welch were elected to the school board in […]

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Legal Aid District 11 to hold free phone clinic on Monday

January 11, 2023 Tom Snape

Columbus, IN — Legal Aid District 11 will hold another free legal aid phone clinic for residents In Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties on Monday, January 16. The free legal […]

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Decatur County, South Ripley schools awarded STEM Integration Grant funds

January 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced that 48 school districts and charter schools across Indiana will receive nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funding. This grant will support Hoosier […]

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Bettice to deliver final State of the City Address next month

January 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN —  Mayor Mike Bettice announced at Monday night’s Batesville City Council meeting that he will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 21 at Batesville Middle School starting at 6 pm. […]

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Budget, funding for education, public safety on legislature’s docket

January 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — The 2023 Indiana General Assembly session got underway Monday. The state’s two-year budget will be crafted during the session, which will last until late April. State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) says the current […]

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Retiring officer honored at Westport Town Board meeting

January 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Westport, IN — Retiring police officer Damon Land was recognized at Monday night’s Westport Town Board meeting. Marshal Joe Talkington and Deputy Marshal Luke Lozier presented a plaque to Land in recognition of his 11 […]

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Hamlin discharged from UC Medical Center, returns to Buffalo

January 10, 2023 Tom Snape

Cincinnati, OH — Damar Hamlin left UC Medical Center Monday and returned to Buffalo, one week after going into cardiac arrest during the Monday Night Football game against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Doctors in […]

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Submissions for 2023 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition now being accepted

January 9, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Arts Commission have announced details for the 2023 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition and are accepting submissions. “Every year I look forward to showcasing the work of […]

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Miss Decatur County is 1st runner up at Indiana State Fair Pageant

January 9, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Miss Decatur County Ellie Acra was chosen first runner-up in the Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant on Sunday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Acra finished behind Miss Hancock County Claire Bishop, who will […]

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Milan man arrested on several charges following rollover crash

January 9, 2023 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — A driver is facing several charges following a rollover crash with serious injuries in northern Ripley County Saturday night. Indiana State Police say an SUV driven by 25-year-old Justin Palmer of […]

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Crews called to a pair of fires over the weekend in Ripley County

January 9, 2023 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — Flames heavily damaged a home on the 5600 block of South Old Michigan Road late Friday night (pictured). The New Marion Volunteer Fire Department received assistance from Versailles Fire Rescue. Meantime, […]

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Garage destroyed by fire in northern Dearborn County

January 9, 2023 Tom Snape

Dearborn County, IN — Firefighters from several Dearborn County departments responded to a blaze on Sawdon Ridge Road Friday evening. Crews arriving on the scene found a garage that was fully engulfed. They were able […]

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