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Washington D.C. —  The Social Security Administration has released the most popular baby names in Indiana for 2017.  Oliver and Emma topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2017 in Indiana were: Boys:                                       Girls: […]

Versailles, In. — South Ripley High School were recently recognized during a school-wide ceremony for their work procuring the school news. Throughout the year Julia Rea, Michaela Diem, John Hauck, David Field, Cameo Hamm and Chance McMeans […]

Batesville, In. — New playground equipment at Liberty Park in Batesville will be unveiled today at 3:30 p.m. Mayor Mike Bettice says the improvements will make the equipment accessible to children from two-years-old and up and also those […]

Brookville, In. — The Annual Quilt Show will be held at the Brookville High School gymnasium Friday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 7th […]

St. Leon, In. — Four members of the East Central FFA Chapter competed in the Indiana State Wildlife CDE at John S. Wright Forestry Center of Purdue University. Members identified preserved animals, took a written exam, and […]

Indianapolis, In. — Saturday, May 19 is the second of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana for 2018.  Hoosier anglers can fish public waters with no Trout stamp or license. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says […]

Indianapolis, in. — Republican Indiana senator from Oldenburg, Jean Leising was recently recognized for her service by Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services. Executive Director of Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Dawn Adams (left) presents State Sen. Jean […]

Versailles, In. — Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel has elected to hand the George’s Pharmacy robbery case to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana. The decision was made following a review of Rosa […]

New Palestine, In. — According to a report from WTHR a central Indiana family was startled by a rather large snake in a nature park in New Palestine last weekend. Officials from the Indiana Department of Natural […]

Brookville, In. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has received a grant from the Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust, Inc. for the canine program. The $800 will be used for narcotics training tools for initial and maintenance […]

Brookville, In. — The Franklin County Summer Meal Program begins June 4 and runs through July 27, Monday through Thursday. Lunch is offered at the Franklin County High School Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 […]

Greensburg, in. — Our news gathering partners at the Greensburg Daily News are reporting North Decatur High School will lose 92-years of teaching expertise when tow popular educators retire this year. Shirley Stotts has been a dedicated […]