Local News

Batesville, In. — For many Americans, the summer grilling and travel season begins this weekend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to make sure you and your family avoid food poisoning this […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced it will be accepting applications for shovel-ready local construction projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program between Monday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Sept. 28. The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation in 2016 to […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from illness and injury in pools, lakes and other bodies of water this summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]

Indianapoilis, In. — Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and Americans will kick off the season by traveling in near-record numbers. According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, […]

Batesville, In. — Margaret Mary Health will present the Pink Ribbon Connection for Breast Cancer Peer Counselor Training Tuesday, June 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the MMH Outpatient & Cancer Center (24 Six Pine Ranch […]

Batesville, In. — For the first time is SLS history, 37 junior high students enjoyed Sergeant Anthony Alexander’s Army presentation in Mrs. Rose’s literature class.  Sergeant Alexander covered what it takes to enter the military from junior […]

Indianpolis, In. — The Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission recently presented me with an award for my legislation that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. The IPAS Commission is responsible for assuring adequate legal and advocacy services […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Community Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 scholarships to Batesville High School graduates. These scholarship awards total more than $20,000, according to BCEF executive director Anne Wilson. […]

Osgood, In. — Mirrus Corporation has been named as the “Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. The company was founded by Rusty Stenger in April of 1999 with 1 customer and 4 Associates.  Today […]

Batesville, In. — The mission of the Community Foundation is to assist Ripley County charitable organizations in fulfilling their goals of making Ripley County a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Our granting opportunities are a […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — United Community Bank has been introduced as the title sponsor for 2018 Whiskey City Regatta, June 15-16 and the 2018 Whiskey City Twilight Challenge on July 21. “The City of Lawrenceburg is thrilled to […]