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Flooding reported in Franklin County

May 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, IN— Franklin County officials are reporting several flooded areas due to rain overnight.  They would like to remind citizens to use caution on low lying bridges and roads.   Yellow Bank Road is reported […]

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Motorcycle accident in West Harrison ends in fatality

May 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

West Harrison, IN—Sunday afternoon, the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office was called, along with the Harrison Fire and EMS, to US 52 outside of Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison for a crash involving a truck and […]

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Fundraiser for student mural honoring COVID-19 workers

May 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN– A Batesville High School student has designed a mural to pay homage to the local front line workers of the COVID-19 crisis. A fundraiser has launched in order to raise funds to have […]

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Only one new case reported locally

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 492 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 today.  A total of 28,255 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.  To date, 180,912 tests have […]

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Hope man arrested after hour-long pursuit

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Columbus, IN—A Hope man was arrested on numerous charges after he led law enforcement officers on an hour-long vehicle pursuit on Saturday evening.  Shortly after 6 pm Saturday, Columbus Police Department officers responded to 25th […]

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Co-op Board of Directors election becomes shockingly dramatic

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, IN—This year’s Decatur County REMC Board of Directors election has taken a shockingly dramatic turn.  DCREMC is a cooperative business, and therefore, it is owned and controlled by its members who use its services.  […]

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Batesville to host virtual graduation and Class Caravan

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—Batesville High School Principal Andy Allen has announced that BHS will hold the 110 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30 at 11 am. The Commencement ceremony will be conducted virtually.  The Community will be […]

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Possible abduction in St. Paul quickly resolved

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

St. Paul, IN— Sunday, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office investigated an endangered runaway and possible abduction that occurred at the Hidden Paradise campground. A statewide Silver Alert was issued for Olivia Sherfield, 16. It was […]

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Report ranks Indiana as 7th worst state for military retirees

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

With May being Military Appreciation Month and military retirees transitioning back to civilian life during America’s war against COVID-19, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees.  […]

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4-H Fairs and events could resume in July

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—Purdue Extension announced that events may resume July 1 in compliance with the Back on Track Indiana plan and advise from local public health officials as long as the State reaches Stage 5 of the […]

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Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to rise statewide

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—Over the weekend, The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 1167 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Sunday.  A total of 27,778 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. […]

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Flash Flood Watch for area through Tuesday

May 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Southeastern, IN—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch will be in effect now through 8 pm Tuesday. In the area of the watch, 1 to 2 inches of rain will fall on […]

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