Local News

Brookville, In. — Franklin County economic development officials are now one step closer to reviewing a site for industrial development in their quest to attract new or existing businesses, thanks to Duke Energy’s 2018 Site Readiness Program. […]

Batesville, In. — Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with local restaurants in Lawrenceburg and Batesville to provide students with free meals on select dates throughout the fall semester. Beebs & Bubs Ameri-Cafe in Lawrenceburg and Izzy’s […]

Indianapolis, In. — A priest with ties to southeastern Indiana has suspended following an allegation of child abuse. Father John Maung, 79, from the Indianapolis Diocese, has been suspended by officials while the investigation is pending. Father […]

Batesville, In.—  Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 75 pounds of beef and pork meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]

Indianapolis, In. — Whitetails Unlimited has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $2,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock.  “We are very excited about our “Meat” the Need program, “said Debra […]

Jennings County, In. — Indiana State Police investigated two fatal crashes in Jennings County on Tuesday. At 8 a.m. a car driven by Sharlene Whitsell, 59, of Seymour, was eastbound on County Road 800 North when she […]

Washington D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of actions the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations. President […]

  Sunman, In. — International singer/songwriter, Tony Melendez recently performed for the students of St. Nicholas School in Sunman. Melendez was born without arms and a clubbed foot. The birth defect was traced to Thalidomide that was […]

Batesville, In. — The St. Louis Catholic School and members of the PTO thank Margaret Mary Health for the recent donation of recess equipment. The staff and leaders at the school are very appreciative of the community […]

Versailles, In. — Recently the Indiana State Police, Ripley County Sheriff’s Department and the Versailles Fire Department attended the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh celebration at the Versailles State Park. The Hindu tradition is a way of thanking first […]

Batesville, In. — “Combating Substance Abuse in the Workplace” will be held Wednesday, September 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Batesville Casket-Doll Plant on East Pearl Street. Topics will include drug policy, testing, signs […]

Monroe County, In. — Boater Stu Moyer of Indianapolis, caught four bass Saturday weighing 15 pounds, 14 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Hoosier Division tournament on Lake Monroe. For […]