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Hinch out of 102nd Indy 500

May 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, Ind. — Indy 500 qualifying saw its first true “Bump Day” since 2011, today.  The top of the speedway chart is the secondary story, with two cars — both driven by fan favorites — failing to […]

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Randy Frye on jobs, job training and graduates

May 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Graduation season is upon us, and it is time to celebrate our local high school seniors who are finishing up their final classes. Students will now be facing important decisions regarding their next steps. […]

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Government agency releases ‘Top Baby Names’ for 2017

May 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

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: […]

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WRBI recognizes South Ripley Student reporters

May 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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New Liberty Park playground equipment unveiled Friday

May 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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Quilt show in Brookville this weekend

May 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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E.C. FFA grabs second in competition

May 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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‘Free Fishing Day’ Tomorrow for Hoosiers

May 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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Leising recognized for her work to help the disabled

May 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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Sunman pharmacy robbery suspect headed to federal court

May 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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New Palestine family shocked by large snake in city park

May 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust awards grant to FCSO

May 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

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 […]

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