Local News

Aurora, In. — Bradley Chase Johnson has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old female. All but two years are suspended and Johnson must register as a sex offender. A report […]

Osgood, In. — Southeastern Indiana REMC has announced a “load shedding” event will take place Wednesday morning from 7 to 8 a.m. Customers with a generator as part of the Demand-Side Management Program or those who […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Ivy Tech Community College has selected Loretta Day as Director of Development for the College’s Lawrenceburg campus. As Director of Development, Day will lead fundraising efforts for the Ivy Tech Foundation at the Lawrenceburg […]

Batesville, In. — Flu season is right around the corner and again this year, Margaret Mary Health recommends the flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting yourself. Effective Oct. 1, the flu vaccine […]

Batesville, In. — A new survey from WallettHub says Ohio is the 10th worst state for teachers in the United States. The study looked at pay, working conditions and benefits to make the determination. A link to […]

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has opened the second opportunity for schools to order handheld metal detectors. Since July, 370 school corporations have requested 3,231 of the devices representing 94 percent of public schools. The […]

Brookville, In. — The last day to register to vote or to transfer your registration is Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office.  You may also fill out a voter registration […]

Versailles, In. — On third Friday of every month the Ripley County Health Department hosts “Infant Safe Sleep Classes from 2 to 3 p.m. in the commissioner’s room in the Annex Building. Gifts are offered to all […]

Greensburg, In. — Two Airport Improvement Program grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, for a proposed expansion of the Greensburg Airport are moving through the system. The first grant for about $102,500 is intended for preliminary engineering, […]

Newport, In. — The 51st Annual Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb is scheduled for October 5, 6 & 7 as the Newport Lions Club prepares for the annual gathering of antique auto enthusiasts. Hoping to stage another […]

New Point, In. — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of an attempted burglary at the Midtown Diner in New Point. Reports indicate around 9 p.m. Sunday an unknown number of subjects ripped screens […]

  Batesville, In. — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and two area domestic violence service providers will be presenting several  activities to bring attention to the issue and the support services available for victims. Two high […]