Local News

(Nationwide) – For just the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after donations fell to a four-year summer low. The organization says this deepens an […]

(Versailles, IN) – Food Service Director Farrah McCracken and her cafeteria staff were recognized at this week’s South Ripley School Board meeting for serving more than 25,000 meals to students in the district as part […]

(Decatur County, IN) – U.S. 421 over Sand Creek near Greensburg has reopened. INDOT says this follows the completion of bridge work over Sand Creek. It’s part of a series of bridge/structure replacements and improvements […]

(Decatur County, IN) – A semi rollover crash snarled traffic Wedneday afternoon on westbound I-74 in Decatur County near the 134-A exit ramp. The accident that occurred around 12:23 p.m. forced police to close the […]

A water main break near Bower Road in Franklin County and Peppertown Road in Dearborn County has prompted a boil water advisory. Customers in the affected area should boil tap water before drinking, cooking, making […]

Decatur County organizations have projects that need doing. The United Fund is looking for volunteers and local businesses ready to lend a hand. At a glance: The annual Day of Caring will be held Wednesday, […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Community High School senior Ethan Clifford has been named the July Optimist Youth of the Month. He is the son of Ashley and Matt Clifford. Ethan Clifford has maintained a perfect […]

(Batesville, IN) -The Greatest Need Foundation, Inc. is embarking on its mission to support individuals and families in Decatur, Franklin, and Ripley counties who are facing cancer. A community ribbon cutting ceremony will be held […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) participated in the first meeting of the newly-created Agricultural Promotion and Regulation Task Force on Tuesday. This meeting focused on the present and future challenges and opportunities of the […]

(Decatur County, IN) – Sergeant Patrick T. Graue and Deputy Kordell R. Meadows from the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office have been named by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association as the 2026 Indiana Deputy Sheriffs of the […]

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. Co-sponsors are Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), […]