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Former USDA Undersecretary speaks at Greensburg Ag Breakfast

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — Former USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Ted McKinney was the keynote speaker at an Ag Breakfast Saturday at First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Mc Kinney spoke on a wide […]

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INDOT increases starting salary for skilled trades positions

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Statewide —The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently increased compensation entry-level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry-level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL […]

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Former Senators Bayh, Coats joining IU

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Bloomington, IN — Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Dan Coats are joining Indiana University. Bayh has been appointed to the university as a Distinguished Scholar and Executive-At-Large and will join the Paul H. O’Neil […]

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Storms, flash floods Saturday evening cause problems around the area

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area Saturday evening. Heavy rains in a short amount of time caused flooding which forced the closing of a number of roads in Franklin County. The […]

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Hundreds show up to protest IU Health employee vaccination mandate

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Hundreds showed up in Indianapolis Saturday to protest a mandate by IU Health requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The protest lasted for several hours and included remarks from IU Health […]

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Indiana AG warning consumers to watch out for home improvement scammers

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Statewide — As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who […]

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Southeastern Indiana YMCA offering “Safety Around Water” program for kids

June 14, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will offer a free “Safety Around Water” program for kids ages 6-9 from Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1. The goal of the class is to ensure […]

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Governor announces $200 million to extend SR 101 to Ohio River

June 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Evansville, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Friday a commitment of $475 million in funds dedicated to “transformational infrastructure projects” across southern Indiana, with a good portion of the dollars to be used to extend […]

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Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville hires Dole as Employer Consultant

June 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg/Batesville has hired Matt Dole as the Employer Consultant for the school’s newly-launched Career Coaching and Employer Connections (CCEC) program. The CCEC program brings together career development and […]

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OptumServe to close Decatur County COVID test site later this month.

June 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — A significant drop in the number of positive COVID-19 tests, along with the increasing number of vaccinated Hoosiers, has prompted the Indiana Department of Health to allow its partnership with OptumServe […]

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S-D School Board approves state-required Return to In-Person Instruction Plan

June 11, 2021 Tom Snape

St. Leon, IN — The Sunman-Dearborn School Board last night approved the COVID-19 Return to In-Person Instruction Plan for the school corporation. The plan outlines a number of procedures such as cleaning and sanitation, health […]

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Tip leads to meth lab and an arrest

June 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — A tip to police about the manufacture and use of methamphetamine led to the arrest of a Greensburg man. A search of a unit at the Briarwood Apartment complex where 33-year-old Christopher […]

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