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(Ripley County, IN) – Ongoing surveillance has determined that a mosquito in Ripley County has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Ripley County Health Department, along with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Tool and Die, a global supplier of precision metal-stamping components and assemblies, recently contributed a generous donation of $25,000 to support Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s capital campaign, “Ensuring Generations of Care.” […]

(Milan, IN) – Dave and Karen Simpkins of Milan have reached the quarterfinals of the America’s Favorite Couple Contest. Results are based on weekly voting, and the Simpkins have received enough votes to advance in […]

(Metamora/Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with Nine13Sports, hosted its fourth year of Kids Building Bikes Camp as part of their A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is considering the possibility of calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. This comes after Braun met with Vice President J.D. Vance and […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville resident Chris Lowery is stepping down as Commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), effective October 10. “Serving alongside Commission members and staff, Governor (Mike) Braun, (Education) Secretary (Dr. […]

(Versailles, IN) – An investigation into a social media post alleging an inappropriate situation involving a teacher during classroom instruction at South Ripley Junior High School has determined the allegation was unfounded. South Ripley Community […]

(Plainfield, IN) – Batesville High School Principal Andy Allen is moving on. Allen has been named Superintendent of the Plainfield Community School Corporation, effective January 1, 2026. He has been an educator for 26 years, […]