Local News

Batesville, In. — Margaret Mary Health, in conjunction with Hoxworth Blood Center, is hosting a blood drive on Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a donor bus outside the hospital. All donors must be […]

Versailles, In. — A Sunman woman was sentenced 14-years in prison for dealing in methamphetamine in Ripley County court. Documents show Anita Dustrude, 46, of Sunman, sold methamphetamine to undercover officers on two occasions over a ten […]

Batesville, In. — About 45 people and community leaders gathered for the ribbon cutting of the Batesville Area Resource Center Friday. The building will now house the offices of six community outreach organizations and the food pantry. […]

Letts, In. — The numbers are in and “Farmers Feeding the Flock” grossed $17,328.53, that will be a net donation to Greensburg Bread of Life of about $6,000. Local farmer Merril Smith developed the idea and presented […]

Oldenburg, In. — Indiana’s unemployment rate has remained lower than the national average for more than four years. In August, Indiana’s rate was 3.5 percent, and the national rate was 3.9 percent. At this rate, we also […]

Washington D.C. — To help end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded $239,745 to provide a permanent home to an estimated 46 […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Death in […]

Washington D.C. — A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand. The group, made up of secured lenders, said Tuesday it’s scrapping an auction […]

Indianapolis, In. — The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife wants to hear your ideas on fishing, hunting, trapping and other fish-and-wildlife-related regulations in Indiana, including special permits. Through Nov. 1, you can use a convenient online form […]

Indianapolis, In. —  Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising recently met with a group of fourth-graders from Batesville Intermediate School at the Statehouse. The students learned about Indiana government and how a bill becomes a […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Arts Council (Formerly RAA) says production of the hardcover, professional art photography book is complete and can be ordered online. The chapters make up a collection of the unique, historic and […]