Local News

Osgood, In.— Fire destroyed a mobile home in Osgood Tuesday. A report from the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department says firefighters responded to the 400 block of Fairground Road at 1:42 p.m. and found the vacant dwelling […]

Batesville, In. — (Updated 12:10 p.m.) Batesville Police chief Stan Holt says the bomb threat was recieved at about 8:24 a.m. Wednesday via telephone. An “all clear” was issued following a thorough search of the building. […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Board of Education will vote today on new graduation requirements for Indiana high school students. A 14-member special panel (Indiana’s Graduation Pathways Panel) approved the measures during meetings held between August […]

Batesville, In. — Nature enthusiasts are invited to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey- the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. For the 118th year between December 14 through January 5 residents are invited to share […]

Batesville, In. — The Coalition for a Drug-Free Batesville invites the public to a free holiday movie at the Gibson Theater on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. Popcorn, holiday activities and a visit from Santa are […]

Switzerland County, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials say a visibility improvement/curve sign project is planned for early next year on State Road 129 in Switzerland County. Newburgh, Indiana-based Ragle, Inc. will install new curve signs, […]

Milan, In. — The Ripley County community is mourning the loss of Clay Hall. Hall passed away on November 30 at Dillsboro Ross Manor at the age of 90. Hall enlisted in the Navy at 16 and […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Larosa’s has been named the December Ripley County Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Month.” Congratulations!

Batesville, In. — The eighth annual Community Tree Lighting in Batesville will be held Thursday, December 7 at 5 p.m. in the Bike Park area. The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. Please come downtown […]

Greensburg, In. — After months of debate Greensburg city council members have designated chickens as “farm animals.” The designation dashes any hopes of regulating the birds inside city limits, making them illegal. Council members expressed concern about […]

Shelbyville, In. — The body of a man found in the Big Blue River has been identified as Christopher Young, 38, reported missing from his Shelbyville home about one month ago. A report from the Shelby County […]