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Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Builders Association says data from the U.S. Census Bureau says February building permits were up 8-percent from last month, but down 9-percent from February of 2018. A total of 920 single-family […]

Indianapolis, In. — Applications are now being accepted for matching grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which recently became permanently reauthorized. The LWCF provides up to $250,000 in matching grant assistance for land acquisition […]

Brookville, In. — Registration is open now for the Nugget Eating Contest and People’s Choice Award for the Best Looking Chickens in Brookville. Businesses are encouraged to “spruce up” their concrete chickens for the competition. Competitive […]

Batesville, In. — The National Association of Music Merchants has awarded St. Louis School the 2019 SupportMusic Merit Award. This is part of the Best Communities for Music Education program, and is awarded to schools for […]

North Vernon, In. — Decatur Plastics Products, a manufacturer of custom injection-molded plastic parts and components, announced plans today to expand its operations in Jennings County, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2021. “Indiana’s […]

Batesville, In. — Since the election of President Donald Trump gun sales have declined, in 2018 gun sales were down 6.1-percent. For states that depend on the economic impact of firearms this could be a bad […]

Batesville, In. — Batesville VFW Post 3183 will hold a fried chicken dinner Saturday, April 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adults are $10, kids 10-years-old and under are $5. The public is welcome.  

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Christian Church invites the public to the 2019 Batesville Easter Egg Hunt at the Batesville High School football field on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Gates open at noon for registration, games, […]

Metamora, In. — Construction on a new fire station in Metamora could begin as early as mid-May. The fire station will be built on three acres of land where the Metamora School was located. The Metamora […]

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a word of caution to the public about a bail bond scam. Sheriff David Durant says individuals appear to be specifically targeting elderly residents by convincing […]

Brookville, In. —Twenty-one members of the Franklin County High School Future Business Leaders of America attended the 73rd Annual State Leadership Conference and scored big wins in academic competition. Each student selected four or more […]

Brookville, In. — The United Way of Franklin County is accepting applications from non-profits that will need financial assistance in 2020. Any non-profit serving the residents of Franklin County are welcome to apply. Applicants must be […]