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OCRA announces partnership with Indiana University to help manage COVID-19 in two counties

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Decatur County –The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced a collaboration with the IU Center for Rural Engagement and the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington to leverage community networks in Decatur County to […]

Several area school board positions up for election

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Versailles, IN—Ripley County Clerk Ginger J. Bradford has announced that forms are available in the Clerk’s office for those wishing to declare candidacy for school board member candidates. Batesville Community School Corporation has two positions […]

Indiana Grown reaches milestone, expands membership

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide— Indiana Grown celebrates its five-year anniversary this month as it continues to attract more members and expand services, according to State Rep. Cindy Ziemke. The program is available thanks to a 2014 law supported […]

Harrison might have area’s first DORA within a month

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Harrison, OH—The Harrison City Council has moved forward with plans to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in Harrison’s historic downtown district. A DORA allows people to enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking between […]

Last free Thursday lunch food service in Sunman

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Sunman, IN —Thursday is the last Food Truck day for the season at the Sunman Community Park. the event has been held every Thursday since June 11 thanks to the Church on Fire ministry. Stop […]

571 new cases reported on Monday statewide

July 28, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 561 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Monday. A total of 62,907 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 707,791 […]

Construction worker hit on SR 3

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Letts, IN —Saturday morning the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a construction site accident involving a semi-truck driver and construction site worker on State Route 3 and 700 South. When responders arrived on the […]

Dearborn County Health Department reports breakdown of new cases

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, IN —The Dearborn County Health Department has reported that between July 17 and July 23, they have reported 68 positive COVID-19 test results. One person tested positive twice for a total of 69 tests. […]

Virtual Auction raises over $14,000 so far

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Brookville, IN– The Franklin County 4-H members, raised $14,439 through the Virtual Auction bidding process on the 112 lots that ended Saturday according to the Franklin County Purdue Extension Office. The bidding went past the […]

Local officer recognized as Law enforcement Officer of the Year

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, IN —At a recent meeting, the Greensburg Optimist Club recognized Sgt. Brandon Meyer, of the Greensburg Police Department, on being selected as the Optimist Club Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The club stated […]

Emergency assistance available in Batesville

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville IN—The Batesville Area Resource Center is here to help those that are experiencing a financial impact from COVID-19 in the Batesville School District and may be in need to help bay bills and necessities. […]

Beat the Peak Alert Day for SEI REMC

July 27, 2020 Annie Nunley

Osgood, IN— Southeastern Indiana REMC has announced a Beat the Peak Alert for today for their customers. They are asking consumers to please conserve energy today, specifically between the hours of 5 pm to 8 […]