Local News

Lynneville, In. — Major upgrades and overhauls are coming to Redbird State Recreation Area, which became the DNR’s first property for off-road vehicle (ORV) nearly 15 years ago. Improvements include new trails, major trail repair and reroutes, […]

Brookville, In. — After a year of variable contract fuel prices, Franklin County Commissioners have locked in prices for 2019. Harvest Land Co-op will supply gasoline for $1.87-per-gallon and $2.51-per-gallon for #2 diesel fuel. For next year […]

Indianapolis, In. — Effective January 1, 2019, eight Indiana county income tax rates will increase. The eight counties and new rates are as follows: Carroll County: 2.2733%, increased from 2.0733% Cass County: 2.6%, increased from 2.5% Dearborn […]

Indianapolis, In. — Applications are now open for the 2019 Senate Page Program. Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also […]

Batesville, In. — Executive director of the Coalition for a drug-free Batesville Kim Linkel and Meg Applegate with Margaret Mary Health recently talked to sixth-grade students at St. Louis Elementary School about the dangers of tobacco. Linkel […]

Brookville, In. — Franklin County commissioners have entered into an agreement with the Franklin County Water Association to repair the waterline running under the Fairfield Causeway Bridge. The Franklin County Water Association will pay the $296,300 to […]

Greene County, In. — Underprivileged Several children at Shakamak Elementary School in Greene County will receive toys clothing and food thanks to the generosity of the DNR Division of Reclamation. A Christmas raffle and silent […]

Indianapolis, In. — State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today is completing one of the first goals she set for herself when she became state health commissioner more than a year ago—to learn more about public […]

Washington D.C. — One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is sharing time with our loved ones, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Between the parties, family gatherings and holiday outings, there are plenty of occasions to […]

Indianapolis, In. — As part of their mission to use their strengths to make a difference, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation announce they have donated more than $34 million in cash and in-kind contributions to non-profit […]

Clarksville, In. — Falls of the Ohio State Park is inviting people to the ocean in the middle of the Midwest. The park is launching “Marine Life of Today and Yesterday,” a series of programs that will […]

Metamora, In. — The Whitewater Canal Trail, Inc. is seeking community partnerships. Membership levels are $25 for the Individual Level, $50 for the Family Level and $100 for the Business or Sustainable Level membership. For more information […]