Local News

Lawrenceburg, In. — Six local students and five adult leaders will be recognized at the 7th annual “Heroes of Character” celebration on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center. The event is hosted by the Southeast Indiana […]

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler issued the following statement on the recent trade agreement made between the United States, Mexico and Canada. “The conclusion of these trade negotiations with our partners […]

Versailles, In. — Ripley County clerk Ginger Bradford reminds voters that Tuesday, October 9 is the deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming November general election.   If one is not registered, a registration form may be picked […]

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 […]