Local News

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana’s unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, which is one of the lowest rates in the nation. In order to keep up this momentum with the ever-changing technology and job market, Hoosiers need to be […]

St. Leon, In. — The East Central FFA Chapter in St. Leon has won a $3,000 grant as part of the “Yearlong Living to Serve Grant” program. The nationwide program directs money to FFA chapters that have […]

Jennings County, In. — A Jennings County crash seriously injured a North Carolina woman Thursday around 1:30 p.m. A report from the Indiana State police says a car driven by Ann Cutter 74, of Greensboro, North Carolina, […]

Greensburg, In. — A 19-year veteran of the Indiana State Police with no prior disciplinary history has been charged with sexual battery and sexual misconduct with a minor. Jack Hewitt, 54, of Greensburg, became the target of […]

Indianapolis, In. — Candidate for U.S. senate Luke Messer has announced his campaign leadership team. The campaign will be co-chaired by Jim Kittle, Greg Pence and Jennifer Hallowell. Kittle previously served as the Chairman of the Indiana […]

Napoleon, In. —  The “Gary Strong” benefit ride for Gary Payne will be held on Saturday, August 26. Registration at 1 p.m. at the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon and the ride starts at 2 p.m. […]

Batesville, In. — The Indiana State Board of Animal Health is warning residents about the possibility of canine influenza. Although Indiana has only reported a handful of cases, neighboring states have reported many more. The highly contagious […]

Metamora, In. — Due to public concerns the Indiana Department of Transportation has revised the construction plan for the bridge work on U.S. 52 in Metamora. Engineers and representatives from RAM Construction have developed a plan to […]

Batesville, In. — Hillenbrand Inc. president/CEO Joe Raver and many employee volunteers wrapped up the “One Campaign” by presenting a $25,000 check to the Batesville Area Resource Center. The “One Campaign” harnesses volunteerism, educational awareness and a […]

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation has awarded a $2,000, 20th Anniversary Grant to the Gibson Theater in July. The Board of Directors issued this grant in recognition of the historic, economic and aesthetic values […]