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SOUTHEAST INDIANA – Safe Passage is reminding citizens they are still open during the health crisis and able to serve anyone in need of assistance from domestic and sexual violence. “In this time of uncertainty […]

BROOKVILLE, Ind. – An 80-year-old man who passed away while under doctors care in Ohio is possibly the second COVID-19 related death from Franklin County, according to health officials. The identity of the man has […]

BATESVILLE, Ind. – Here is a nice break from all the recent negative news dominating headlines. St. Louis School has announced the students who qualified for third quarter Honor Roll!  Grade 4 First Honors:  Ava Becker, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced 338 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which brings the statewide total to 981. Twenty-four Hoosiers have died. To date, 6,936 tests […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced offenders at the Miami Correctional Facility are producing face masks, personal protection gowns, face shields and hand sanitizer to be used in the fight against COVID-19. “I’m […]

This is a press release from State Rep. Randy Frye:  With agriculture contributing an estimated $31.2 billion to Indiana’s economy each year, it’s important steps are taken to keep Hoosier farmers working in the industry. […]

GREENSBURG, Ind. – The Decatur County Department of Health confirmed the first death due to the COVID-19 virus in Decatur County. Officials did not provide any details about the patient on Friday. “Our hearts are […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers of scammers taking advantage of the scarcity of COVID-19 tests by falsely claiming to be able to provide testing. “Consumers are at risk not only of […]

STATEWIDE – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all basic hunting, basic fishing, hunt/fish combo, youth licenses and stamps set to expire on March 31 will be valid for use until May 22. […]

STATEHOUSE — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed a new executive order in a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to see the executive order: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm Gov. Holcomb outlined these […]

GREENSBURG, Ind. – The Tree County Players are voted to suspend the rest of the season. The two shows that will be affected are the stage reading of Ordinary People, which will be postponed to a […]

BATESVILLE — The City of Batesville is reminding residents of what not to flush during the COVID-19 crisis.  Items such as napkins, paper towels, facial tissues, baby wipes, diapers, gauze/band aids and feminine hygiene products […]