Local News

(Indianapolis, IN) – A local woman has been selected as a 2025 500 Festival Princess. Vicky Zheng graduated from Batesville High School and is a junior at Purdue University majoring in biomedical health sciences. Organizers […]

(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy has been awarded $2,000 from the Mr. & Mrs. John Hillenbrand VISION Fund Committee to support the Emerge: Young Innovators Summit, specifically to help secure a keynote speaker for the […]

(Statehouse) – State lawmakers have approved a plan for property tax relief, although it’s a scaled-down version. Among the provisions retained in the bill are relief for homeowners over age 65 and disabled veterans. It […]

(Statehouse) – The Indiana House passed State Rep. Alex Zimmerman’s (R-North Vernon) bill to help ensure access to pro-bono legal services. Zimmerman said currently there is a $1 fee for pro-bono legal services that goes toward helping […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council approved a Belterra Funds request for $5,728.50 from Park Superintendent Mike Baumer Monday night for the purchase of an RV carport to store the Santa House. The structure has […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh outlined successes and ongoing initiatives during his State of the City address Monday before the Greensburg Rotary Club. He cited the work of the clerk-treasurer’s office, the utilities […]

(Jennings County, IN) – A North Vernon man was arrested Sunday night on murder and other charges following the shooting death of his father. Indiana State Police say 30-year-old Conner Montgomery is charged in the […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Two men are in hot water after bullets struck a neighboring apartment in Lawrenceburg, narrowing missing a nine-year-old child. Investigators say the incident took place on January 19 at Tuscany Bay Apartments. […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Primary School kindergarten registration and academic screening will take place Thursday, April 10, 2025 in the gym, according to BPS principal Brad Stoneking. Children must be five (5) on or before […]

(Holton, IN) – The Holton Community Water Corporation is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice due to a main break. Hoosier Hills Regional Water District was called in to fix the water main […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Hospital Foundation) is proud to announce that $7,500 was distributed in 2024 to support Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s (DCMH) preventative health screening events, reinforcing their commitment […]