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19-year Sunman defense attorney moves to the other side, in Dearborn County

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Sunman attorney, John Watson has announced his intention to take a job as deputy prosecutor in Dearborn County. Ripley County prosecutor Ric Hertel expressed great respect for Watson and forwarded his thoughts to WRBI News. […]

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Local aspiring educators receive scholarships

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the second class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. The recipients, selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, will […]

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Ripley County Treasurer adjusts hours of operation for election, tax deadline

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Treasurer’s Office will adjust hours in the wake of Primary Election Day and the due date for property taxes. Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 […]

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Batesville resident sentenced in drug, theft case

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — A Batesville resident has been sentenced to 13 ½ years following a conviction for drug and theft charges. Ripley Circuit Court judge Ryan King ordered Curtis Gridley, 41, to serve 11 years for attempted […]

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Free tobacco cessation tools offered to Indiana residents

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering Hoosiers who use tobacco free help line to help them quit smoking. The free nicotine replacement therapy promotion begins May 1 and will end when supplies run […]

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Ivy Tech 2018 Commencement set for May 12

May 2, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Ivy Tech Community College will hold its 2018 Commencement on May 12 to honor and celebrate the graduation of 480 students from its Lawrenceburg and Batesville locations. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. […]

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Joan & John Hillenbrand VISION Fund for Innovation fuels BCSC programs

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Community School Corporation recently received more than $9,800 in grants from the Joan and John Hillenbrand VISION Fund for Innovation. Superintendent Paul Ketcham says, “We take pride in finding niches for students […]

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Local landmark added to ‘Most Endangered’ list

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Rising Sun, In. — Indiana Landmarks today announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. The list includes a college campus, an eccentric estate, an unusual barn, a basketball palace, and more. […]

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Volunteers, police and tech used to locate missing man

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Rush County, In. — Multiple agencies, aviation assets and technology were used Sunday to find a missing Rush County man. A report from the Indiana State Police says George Henson, 83, had last been seen at 11:30 […]

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Tips for spring car shoppers offered

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Two recent cases resolved by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) serve as timely reminders to all Hoosiers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing used vehicles. In both scenarios, used car dealers failed to […]

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GDCPL announces closure for staff training, holiday

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 4 for staff development. The library will also be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. The closure also includes […]

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South Ripley Youth Outreach program awards grants

May 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In.— The Ripley Youth Outreach program, a student based committee, has gone the distance in helping their communities. The students comprised of the five local school districts have made it their goal to improve Ripley […]

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