Local News

Versailles, In. — Ripley County resident, Anna Marie Bischoff has been slammed with a 14-year prison sentence for dealing in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Bischoff was arrested in December of 2017 after […]

Indianapolis, In. — Representatives from the Indiana DNR divisions of Law Enforcement and Forestry recently deployed out of state to assist with the effects of Hurricane Florence and wildfires, respectively. A team of 16 Indiana conservation officers, […]

Greensburg, In. — Indiana Representative Randy Frye, District 67, has received the endorsement and a check from Indiana Farm Bureau’s new AgELECT PAC (political action committee) acknowledging IN Farm Bureau’s support for elected state officials supportive of […]

Batesville, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close eastbound Interstate 74 exit and entry ramps at Batesville on the evening of Sunday, September 30 at midnight, weather permitting, for up to 15 days to […]

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 […]