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Area communities added to ‘Main Street’ pilot program

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development have added nine Main Street organizations to a new program focused on retaining […]

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Dillsboro man injured in hunting accident

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Switzerland County, In. — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident which a hunter in Switzerland County accidentally shot himself on Nov. 18, near Dillsboro. James Sweetman, 45, Dillsboro, sustained a gunshot injury to his left […]

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Report ranks the ‘Top 10 Black Friday Stores’

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A recent report completed by WalletHub has ranked the top 10 stores for Black Friday shopping. The study surveyed nearly 7,000 deals from 35 major United States retailers. A link to the complete study […]

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Tickets on sale now for Stayin’ Alive fundraiser

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Stayin’ Alive in Franklin County will hold their “13th Coalition Celebration and Fundraiser: Your Voice. Your Choice. Make a difference” Tuesday, November 27 at the Brookville United Methodist Church. A buffet-style dinner will be […]

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Unemployment in October remains steady

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — October unemployment in Indiana was 3.5 percent, lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. During October more than 5,000 were added to the Indiana workforce and the labor participation rate was 65.1 percent.

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First Financial Bank and associates donate more than $690,000

November 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Cininnati, Oh. — First Financial Bank has collected $693,610 through their United Way Annual Giving Campaign for 2018. Archie Brown, Jr., President and CEO, and John Gavigan, Chief Administrative Officer for First Financial led the effort and […]

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Indiana Conservation Officers investigate possible black bear sighting

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Floyd County, In. — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a potential Black Bear sighting after a motor vehicle accident involving a large animal on Interstate 64 near mile marker 121 yesterday evening.  The incident occurred at around 8:00 […]

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Underage drinking party in Franklin County busted

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Franklin County deputies raided an underage drinking party recently and arrested several people ranging in age from 14 to 24-years-old. Deputies were called to a residence on Rickman Road Saturday, November 10 around 11:30 […]

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Indiana General Assembly ‘Organization Day’ tomorrow

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Indiana General Assembly will convene for Organization Day, the ceremonial start of the 2019 legislative session. During this time, my fellow senators and I will meet in the Senate Chamber, where we […]

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Greensburg Chamber honors community members

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized community members at their Annual Appreciation Banquet. Mary Lou Davis is the recipient of the “Don Horan Community Leader of the Year” award for her service […]

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Coalition seeks increase in cigarette tax

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Raise it for Health Coalition rallied at the Statehouse and 14 other events across the state to launch a campaign to improve Indiana’s workforce and Hoosiers’ health by increasing the cigarette tax by $2.00 […]

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Thanksgiving dinner costs decrease slightly

November 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — According to Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey, Hoosier shoppers should expect slightly more affordable grocery store prices on traditional Thanksgiving food items this year. The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner […]

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