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New era of healthcare in southeastern Indiana begins

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Tuesday marks a new beginning for healthcare in Southeastern Indiana.  After almost 59 years as Dearborn County Hospital, the hospital, inclusive of its physician and provider practices and outpatient services, is now Highpoint Health. […]

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Batesville Reservoir ‘fish kill’ explained

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, in. — Some Batesville area residents have reported dead fish along the banks of the reservoir near Liberty Park. A study from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources done in 2014 says shad have a high […]

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Decatur County dispatcher, hospital employee arrested and fired for mishandling sensitive information

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Indiana State Police have arrested a Greensburg man for allegedly releasing confidential information while he was employed by Decatur County 911 and a registrar for the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. A report from Indiana […]

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Frye honors volunteer firefighters with 50-years service

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Greensburg Randy Frye honored Indiana volunteer firefighters who have served their communities for 50 years or more. Frye recognized over 60 volunteer firefighters with a House resolution during Monday’s legislative […]

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Decatur County commissioners name new full-time EMA director

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County Commissioners have unanimously selected Brad Speer to serve as the full-time Decatur County Emergency Management Director. Speer steps in for Rob Duckworth who had been serving as part-time interim director since 2011. […]

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Big Four Cafe announces reopening

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The new chef from the Big Four Café has set the reopening date for March 3 at 7 a.m. Chef/Owner Devin Murchin says they will serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Sunday from 7 […]

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One injured in Franklin County crash

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Whitewater Township, In. — A Saturday crash in Franklin County injured an Ohio man at the intersection of U.S. 52 and St. Peter’s Road. A report from the sheriff’s department says at 2:41 p.m. Ernest Howard, 67, […]

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2017 was a good year for recycling in Franklin County

February 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District reports strong recycling participation for 2017. Residents recycled more than 1.7 million pounds, including 260,000 pounds of electronic devices. Here are the totals by area: Batesville 1.1 million pounds […]

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Leising meets with FCCLA members at the statehouse

February 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising recently met with members of the East Central High School Family Career Community Leaders of America. The group discussed the importance of teaching handwriting skills.

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Some students qualify for free tax preparation

February 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Thousands of college students may qualify to file their state and federal income taxes electronically for free using INfreefile, a service available through the Indiana Department of Revenue. INfreefile allows qualifying taxpayers to file tax […]

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Batesville Tool & Die earns international quality rating

February 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Batesville Tool & Die, Inc. was recommended to be certified to the International Automotive Task Force 16949 certification which is one of the industry’s most widely used quality management standards. The standard checks internal […]

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New mobile app tracks flu and other illnesses locally

February 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. —  A new mobile app for both iOS and Android can help residents track the intensity of the flu outbreak in any area. Sickweather® is the first real-time map of human health. To track […]

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