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Former Duke Energy CEO dies at 71

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Louisville, Ky. —  Jim Rogers, the iconic former chairman and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, died Monday in Louisville, Ky. He was 71. “Our industry has lost one of its most influential and extraordinary leaders,” said Lynn Good, chairman, […]

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Page opportunities offered to local students

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representatives Randy Lyness, West Harrison, and Cindy Ziemke, Batesville, encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. […]

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Graue named ‘DCSD 2018 Officer of the Year’

December 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Deputy Patrick Graue has been named the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department Office of the Year for 2018. Graue has had a life-long ambition to serve as a police officer, specifically for sheriff Greg Allen […]

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Deiwert named to lead Decatur County Visitor’s Commission

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Visitors Commission (DCVC) is pleased to announce Philip Deiwert as our new Executive Director. Philip is a 1998 graduate of Greensburg Community High School.  He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Hanover […]

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Fatal Milan fire under investigation

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Milan, In. — The Indiana State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating a fatal fire in Milan. Reports indicate Robert Brewington, 58, had suffered a serious stroke in 2013. He was found deceased in his home at 2077 […]

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Indiana State Fairgrounds economic impact tops $190 million

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center announces that the renovation of the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, along with the continued success of the Indiana State Fair and other events held at the Fairgrounds, generated […]

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Sanitation schedules altered for the holidays in Batesville

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Batesville officials have announced an adjustment in sanitation services over the holiday period. Holiday collection dates for residents located north of Pearl street are Wednesday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 2, 2018.  Residents living […]

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Postcards celebrate toboggan run’s 80th anniversary

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indinapolis, In. — Pokagon State Park has been thrilling winter guests with its 90-foot tall toboggan run since Franklin D. Roosevelt was president. To celebrate that longevity, the Steuben County Tourism Bureau has made commemorative postcards to […]

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Duke Energy provides update on progress to close coal ash basins

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Plainfield, In. — Duke Energy today provided an update on the strong progress to permanently and safely close all the company’s remaining coal ash basins. The scope and scale of the company’s work to close 56 basins at […]

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WalletHub ranks the best Christmas celebrations in the country

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, in. — A new report from the personal finance website WalletHub has ranked the top locations for Christmas celebrations in the United States. The report says Americans will spend more than $720 billion this year and […]

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State accepting nominations for governor’s century, half century business awards

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, […]

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Franklin County High School announces pre-Christmas food pantry dates

December 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Franklin County High School JAG students will open the food pantry December 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The pantry will also be open January 10 and 24, 2019. Please remember that if […]

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