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Indiana FSSA gets federal boost for early learning

January 12, 2019 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has announced the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning received nearly $7 million in federal grant funding to strengthen the state’s early childhood education system. The […]

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One Community, One Family reschedules ‘Family Provider Fair’

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The “Family Provider Fair” scheduled for Saturday, January 12 at the Batesville Middle School has been rescheduled for January 26. The rescheduled event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Batesville […]

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Ripley County EMA director dies

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — WRBI News has learned Ripley County Emergency Management Director J. Patrick Rose died on January 4 in Louisville, Kentucky. Rose had served as the director since 2011 and was an important part of the […]

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Former coach set to enter guilty plea in sex case

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Former assistant basketball at Jac-Cen-Del High School Chad Pindell is expected to plead guilty in Ripley County court today (Friday, January 11) to a sex offense involving a player. Police say the investigation began […]

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Six arrested, charges filed in Westport stabbing

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Westport, In. — A total of six people have now been arrested as a result of an investigation into a stabbing in Westport Tuesday. Here are the charges: Steven Smith, 39, of Westport, attempted murder and visiting […]

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First real blast of winter arrives soon

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Wilmington, Oh. — The National Weather Service in Wilmington says winter rolls into southeastern Indiana this weekend. High pressure moves off to the east Friday to make way for a low-pressure system from the southern plains that […]

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Franklin County woman sentenced in escape, drug dealing case

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — A Franklin County woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with six years suspended for dealing in methamphetamine, possession, escape and battery. On October 30 Jennifer Broering, 42, was being escorted to […]

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Ivy Tech Community College releases Fall 2018 Dean’s List

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — More than 250 students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester at the Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg and Batesville campuses. The college names to the Dean’s List any degree-seeking […]

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It’s a ‘New Year’ and a ‘New You’

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Family YMCA is offering a comprehensive 10-week fitness and nutrition program to get 2019 started. The program includes cooking and nutrition classes, weekly weigh-ins, team challenges, tailored workouts, goals and a […]

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Reorganization brings more jobs to Batesville

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — An expansion of the safe patient handling product line will lead Hill-Rom to make an additional investment in Batesville. Plans include adding up to 35 software, mechanical, design, electrical, systems and test engineers. Hill-Rom […]

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Report ranks Indiana 15th highest in tobacco economic impact

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A new report released by WalletHub has calculated the economic impact of tobacco use. The CDC says more than 37.8 million Americans use tobacco and almost 500,000 die, as a result, each year. Indiana […]

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Leising named ‘2018 Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year’

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Farm Bureau has named state senator Jean Leising as the 2018 Legislator of the Year. President Randy Kron presented Leising with the honor during a Farm Bureau legislative luncheon in Indianapolis. Leising was […]

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