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Semi goes off I-74; several agencies respond

July 5, 2022 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Several agencies were called when a semi went off Eastbound I-74 near the 146-mile marker Saturday morning. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies, Indiana State Police troopers and Batesville Fire & Rescue responded. No […]

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Heat Advisory issued from 1-9 pm Tuesday

July 5, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 1 pm until 9 pm Tuesday. The National Weather Service says heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, up to 104 are expected. Forecasters say […]

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Ribbon cuttings held for Batesville Neighbors, KDF mural

July 2, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Friday for Batesville Neighbors and a mural on the outside of Kids Discovery Factory. Mindy Scripture says she started the Batesville Neighbors […]

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Rushville Optimist Club 4th of July Car Show returns on Monday

July 2, 2022 Tom Snape

RUSHVILLE, IN — The 35th Annual Rushville Breakfast Optimist Club 4th of July Car Show is set for Monday, July 4, at North Veterans Memorial Park in Rushville – rain or shine. The entry fee […]

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Indiana lowers threshold for blood levels in children

July 2, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has adopted an emergency rule that lowers the level at which it determines a child has elevated blood lead levels. The move, the initial step toward […]

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Groups to gather Monday to wave flags on local interstate overpasses

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — A local tradition that honors America on patriotic holidays will take place on July 4. A group of people will bring their American flags and gather on the Moscow Road Bridge over […]

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Hacker named South Decatur boys basketball coach

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

Jason Hacker has been named boys head basketball coach at South Decatur HS. He succeeds Kendall Wildey, who stepped down following the 2021-22 season after five years of guiding the Cougars. Hacker has coached AAU […]

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Ripley Chamber fireworks go off tonight

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

OSGOOD, IN — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 21st annual fireworks display tonight at the Fairgrounds in Osgood. Gates open at 5:00 with entertainment by the Centerline Band at 7 pm, […]

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Parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids 5 and younger

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) on Friday announced that the public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 by visiting ourshot.in.gov. Appointments are available for individuals seeking […]

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Woman sentenced in child battery case

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — A woman convicted last month of Level 6 felony Battery on a Child by a Franklin County jury received an 18-month sentence this week. 51-year-old Lynn Allbrook was sentenced by Circuit Court […]

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Several new state laws are now on the books

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — New laws on everything from guns to a state fossil take effect today (Friday) in Indiana. The state’s permitless carry or “constitutional carry” law means gun owners no longer need a permit to […]

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Inclusion Park project leaders react to READI allocation

July 1, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — On Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb announced the quality of place projects and programs that are beginning to move forward across the state. The Greensburg/Decatur County Inclusion Park was showcased as a project […]

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