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Program provides permanent housing for homeless vets

October 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — To help end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today awarded $239,745 to provide a permanent home to an estimated 46 […]

Indiana one of 23 states to earn SUID federal grant

October 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Death in […]

Toys-R-Us announces comeback in time for Christmas

October 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand. The group, made up of secured lenders, said Tuesday it’s scrapping an auction […]

‘Got input’ on fishing, hunting and trapping regulations?

October 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife wants to hear your ideas on fishing, hunting, trapping and other fish-and-wildlife-related regulations in Indiana, including special permits. Through Nov. 1, you can use a convenient online form […]

Area Football Friday Scores-Week #8

October 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Area Football Friday Scores
Week #8 (10-5)

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Batesville students visit state capitol

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising recently met with a group of fourth-graders from Batesville Intermediate School at the Statehouse. The students learned about Indiana government and how a bill becomes a […]

Batesville Area Arts Council releases ‘Project 229’

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Arts Council (Formerly RAA) says production of the hardcover, professional art photography book is complete and can be ordered online. The chapters make up a collection of the unique, historic and […]

Public hearing scheduled for State Road 46 bridge replacement

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Batesville Memorial Public Library about the proposed bridge replacement on State Road 46 over Little […]

East Central FFA teams place in state horticulture competition

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Sunman, In. — The East Central FFA Chapter had 19 members that competed in the Indiana 4-H/FFA State Horticulture Career Development Event at Purdue University. Thirty-six teams had to use their knowledge to identify ornamentals, indoor plants, […]

Leising: Indiana tax climate among the best for business

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The nonpartisan Tax Foundation recently ranked Indiana 10th in the nation in its 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index. Indiana outranks our neighboring states, with Michigan at 13th, Kentucky at 23rd, Illinois at 36th and Ohio at […]

New Horizons searches for client sponsors, participants for ‘5th Annual Harvest Hustle 5k Run/Walk/Roll’

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A call for sponsors to help New Horizons Rehabilitation’s clients make the 5th Annual Harvest Hustle 5k Run/Walk/Roll on October 28 has been made. Team registrations and sponsorship forms are available online or mail […]

INDOT offers civil engineering-related scholarships

October 5, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil […]