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Rising Sun, In. — The Rising Sun Regional Foundation is prepared to award up to $54,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. The $1,000 scholarships can be used at any accredited post-secondary school or vocational program. […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Ivy Tech Community College invites the community to their College Transfer Fair to show students how they can transfer their college credits to continue their education further. The fair will be from 11 a.m. […]

Indianapolis, In. — The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee Tuesday voted in support of Republican state representative from Greensburg Randy Frye’s legislation calling for more oversight for Indiana’s Military Family Relief Fund. The fund is […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator Jean Leising from Oldenburg recently met with members of Franklin County FFA and Franklin County Farm Bureau. The group discussed agriculture-related bills and the future of farming in Indiana.

Indianapolis, In. — The House of Representatives Monday supported State Rep. Cindy Ziemke’s (R-Batesville) legislation holding township governments accountable for large tax dollar reserves. Currently, townships provide funding for improvements and updates to parks, community centers, shelters […]

Batesville, In. — Mr. Andy Allen of Batesville High School has introduced Adam M. Bedel as a Finalist in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Adam is among approximately 16,000 semifinalists for 2019 from across the nation […]

Brookville, In. — Officials in Franklin County are looking for third shift dispatchers. The starting wage is $16.45-per-hour, 40-hours per week, weekends, holidays and does include benefits. Candidates must be able to multi-task and work in a […]

Batesville, In. — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will conduct a Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The free class will teach the basics of self-protection including S.A.F.E. Way techniques. Advance registration […]

Batesville, In. — A new report done by WalletHub says Columbus, Ohio is the 12th best state capital to live in. Frankfort, Kentucky was 37th and Indianapolis was ranked 38th in the study. A link to the […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator Jean Leising from Oldenburg recently met with members of the Alzheimer’s Association of Batesville members. The group discussed legislation that could impact Hoosier families battling the disease.

Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture unanimously. Senate Bill 533 would require a person who transfers […]

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the State of Indiana will award $750,000 in grants to support local coalitions across the state in their efforts to combat the drug crisis. “As we continue to attack […]