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Ripley County native helps to pen children’s book project in Florida

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ripley County, In. — Mary Brown, a double major in junior elementary education and special education at Ball State University Milan, Indiana, is in Florida until March 2 to research manatees, seahorses and sea turtles for the Conservation Tales, a […]

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Leising authors resolution to honor FFA members

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising recently honored members of the Future Farmers of America with Senate Concurrent Resolution 6. During FFA Week, SCR 6 recognizes the organization, which was established in 1928, […]

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Single-family permits start 2018 down slightly

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. —  Officials say single-family dwelling building permits are down slightly for the first month of 2018. There were 858 permits pulled in January of 2018, a 1% decrease from January of 2017 when 868 permits […]

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Governor signs Sunday alcohol sales into law

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — For the first time since the 1930’s Hoosiers can purchase alcohol on Sunday. Governor Eric Holcomb signed the measure into law on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1 allows the sale of alcohol on Sundays from […]

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Walmart releases plans to restrict the sale of guns and ammunition

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Bentonville, Ar. — Walmart has announced plans to stop selling guns or ammunition to people younger than 21. The retail giant says they will also remove toys and items that resemble assault-style weapons. Company officials released the […]

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Last Road closed in Franklin County

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Franklin County Officials say Last Road will be closed until further notice at the bridge. For questions please call 765-647-4271.

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Frye sponsored bill to assist disabled Hoosier Vets advances

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana House of Representatives voted in support of a bill sponsored by Republican state representative from Greensburg State Rep. Randy Frye that would require the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue permanent parking […]

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State Road 62 closure announced

March 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Dearborn County, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 62 south of Dillsboro on or after Monday, March 5, at a slide site 3½ miles east of the Ripley-Dearborn County line.  Motorists will be […]

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Rush County resident to challenge Zeimke in District 55

February 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Rush County resident and current commissioner, Mark Bacon has entered the race for state representative in District 55 as a Republican. Bacon has been a lifelong resident of Rush County and has served on […]

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North Vernon contractor on tap for State Road 244 contract

February 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Rush, County, In. — Dave Omara Contractor Inc. has been awarded a $1.4 million contract to rehab a bridge on State Road 244 over Flatrock River and to replace a culvert over Hurricane Creek, west of State Road […]

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Flags ordered to half-staff to honor Rev. Billy Graham

February 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — At the direction of President Donald Trump, Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor Rev. Billy Graham. Flags should be flown at half-staff from […]

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to stop selling ‘assault’ style weapons

February 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The management of Dick’s Sporting Goods has elected to change its policy regarding the sale of some weapons. The full statement is included.

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