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Casey’s Cuts Ribbon in Milan

December 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

The convenience store chain has over 2,000 locations in 17 states, and officially cut the ribbon on their new Milan store Friday morning.  In addition to fuel, candy and tobacco products, Casey’s General Store is […]

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Batesville Fire & Rescue earns NOAA designation

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration has designated Batesville Fire and Rescue a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. The role of a WRN Ambassador is to increase readiness, responsiveness and resiliency of Batesville and the surrounding […]

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‘Lilly Scholar’ named in Franklin County

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Franklin County high School student Lauren Kiel has been introduced as the Franklin County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. She will receive full tuition to an Indiana accredited public or private nonprofit […]

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Shake enters race for Decatur County Sheriff

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Republican H. Wayne Shake has entered the race for sheriff in Decatur County. Shake attended North Decatur High School, studied criminology at Vincennes University, criminal justice at Indiana State University and graduated from the […]

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Get your ‘Christmas Cheer’ delivered on time, deadlines here

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Officials from the United States Postal Service estimate they’ll deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving Day and New Years Day this holiday season. “The Postal Service is well prepared to […]

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New graduation requirements for Hoosier students approved

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Board of Education approved new graduation requirements by a 7-2 vote yesterday. In addition to meeting current standards, members of the class of 2023 will have to demonstrate employability by getting […]

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Ripley County prosecutor: Association will oppose all marijuana legislation efforts

December 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The upcoming Indiana General Assembly could be a historic event. The session will likely hear proposals relating to medical marijuana, Sunday alcohol sales and handgun permit changes. The Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc., […]

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Ripley County Basketball Tourney Pairings Released

December 6, 2017 Annie Nunley

The 2018 Ripley County Basketball Tourney pairings have been released.  Batesville will battle Milan in Game 1 starting at 6 and South Ripley will square off against Jac-Cen-Del in Game 2 of the Opening Round […]

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Warrant service leads to school lock down in Milan

December 6, 2017 Annie Nunley

Milan, In. — (Update 12:15 p.m.) At 12:10 p.m. the Ripley County Sheriff’;s Department had the suspect in custody and the lock down was lifted. ************************** ************************** ************************* ****************** Original story: Milan Community Schools resource officer […]

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Fire destroys mobile home in Osgood, no injuries reported

December 6, 2017 Annie Nunley

Osgood, In.— Fire destroyed a mobile home in Osgood Tuesday. A report from the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department says firefighters responded to the 400 block of Fairground Road at 1:42 p.m. and found the vacant dwelling […]

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Bomb threat reported at Batesville High School

December 6, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — (Updated 12:10 p.m.) Batesville Police chief Stan Holt says the bomb threat was recieved at about 8:24 a.m. Wednesday via telephone. An “all clear” was issued following a thorough search of the building. […]

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New graduation requirements considered for Indiana high school students

December 6, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Board of Education will vote today on new graduation requirements for Indiana high school students. A 14-member special panel (Indiana’s Graduation Pathways Panel) approved the measures during meetings held between August […]

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