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A local senator has authored a bill that could help promote local breweries and wineries.

Republican Senator Jean Leising of Oldenburg has introduced legislation that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the […]

Two individuals are in jail, another person remains on the run, and four kilos of heroin are off the street, an Indiana State Police spokesman said Thursday.

Authorities received information on Wednesday afternoon that a […]

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Authorities in Decatur County report that I-74 WB is closed due to the hazardous roads.  No word on when the road will be reopened.

“Now it is shut down, their taking ,” said Decatur […]

Graver has been tabbed as Interim Chancellor for Ivy Tech Southeast. […]

Local clerk’s offices have remained busy since the start of filing season. […]

The treasurer of the Adams Township Fire Department is facing felony charges for allegedly using department funds for personal use.

Laurie Swegman, 47, of Greensburg turned herself in to the Decatur County Jail on Wednesday […]

Steven Combs, Ph.D., has been named interim chancellor of the Columbus/Franklin region of Ivy Tech Community College.

He will help the region transition towards its merger with Ivy Tech Southeast.

Last week, the college announced […]

The PTO Winter Carnival is the primary fundraiser for the Batesville Intermediate School. (Image: Facebook)

Balloons and clown shoes are coming to Batesville Intermediate School. […]

Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) was presented the Distinguished Service Award from the Farm Bureau.

Former Indiana U.S. […]

Aurora’s acting police chief became permanent this week. […]

The male Snowy Owl is typically “snow-white.” Chris Fox, Batesville, snapped this picture of the owl in Decatur County and said it is most likely a female. […]

“No Smoking” signs have been posted at Liberty Park for three years, however an ordinance is not in place.

Batesville officials are considering a measure to ban smoking in city parks.

The proposal by […]