Local News

Brookville, In. — Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department recently participated in the 2019 Polar Plunge for Indiana Special Olympics. The deputies and many others took the plunge at the Whitewater Memorial State Park beach, on […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Memorial Public Library holds “Remember When…Storytime” on the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning February 27. The event is led by Jerry Bennett and Larry Hagen and is an opportunity to listen […]

Brookville, In. — Work is continuing on the Valley House Flats project in Brookville. The project is valued at $10 million and will include 20 market rate apartments and 27 more for low-income seniors. The apartments will […]

Brookville, In. — Grant applications are being accepted by Stayin’ Alive in Franklin County for projects or programs directed at reducing substance abuse. Applications are due by noon on Friday, March 1. Each grant will be considered […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty […]

Indianapolis, In. — Brookville resident, Lauren Koester has been selected as one of 33 princesses the Indianapolis 500. Lauren is a graduate of Franklin County High School and is a senior at Butler University studying business and […]

Osgood, In. — Repair crews from Southeastern Indiana REMC were busy over the weekend following a sustained period of high winds Sunday. Sunday morning an estimated 2500 customers were without electricity. By 1 a.m. Monday, February 25 […]

Greensburg, In. — Officials from the Decatur County Emergency Management Agency say County Road 500 East is closed between County Roads 150 South and 200 South due to excessive rainfall.

Batesville, In. — The TriForce Mission Team invites the public to the 2019 Royal Ball and Pirate’s Cove at the St. Louis Parish Activity Center. Sessions available are Sunday, March 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and […]

Versailles, In. — The Indiana State Police are accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher position at the Versailles Post to help staff its Regional Dispatch Center. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch […]

Versailles, In. — The Indiana State Police have announced plans to conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed Jackson County Location March 1, 2. The purpose of sobriety checkpoints is to remove those motorists from the highways […]

Indianapolis, In. — College-bound students and their families can get help filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Feb. 24 during College Goal Sunday. Financial aid experts will be available at 39 locations across Indiana at 2 p.m. […]