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State Road 156 single-lane restrictions scheduled to begin Thursday

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Switzerland County, In. — Single-lane traffic restrictions on State Road 156 will begin on Thursday, July 12 at the 3-span bridge over Fisk Creek at its confluence with the Ohio River near Wade Hill Road south of […]

Kickoff for ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ tonight

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The first-ever“Walk to End Alzheimer’s” is coming to Batesville on August 25 in Liberty Park, and organizers plan a kickoff party on July 11. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. residents are welcome to Lil’ […]

Local man gets 23 years for multiple charges

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County resident Cody Scudder has been sentenced to 23 years in the Decatur County Superior Court for dealing in methamphetamine with a firearm, battery, theft, escape and failure to register as a sex […]

Five new attractions for Indiana State Fair goers this year

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Fair is full of traditions and memories for Hoosiers statewide, and this year Fair organizers are adding additional exciting features to enjoy. With a new interactive animal exhibit, a new roller […]

DCUF announces special grant awardees

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County United Fund has announced the award of $34,784 in special grants to 16 community partners. The grants are for short-term projects or one-time expenses that positively impact the community. Here are […]

“Hummingbird Migration Celebration’ coming to Connersville

July 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Connersville, In. — The Indiana Audubon will be hosting the inaugural Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, August 11. This inaugural event will draw hummingbird enthusiasts from around the Midwest to Connersville, IN […]

IDOR rolls out new payment programs

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has instituted new payment plan options to help ease the burden to Hoosier taxpayers. The new payment plan options became effective in early May and allow individuals to […]

Local Athletes Win Big at Special Olympics 2018 USA Games in Seattle

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Seattle, WA – Local athletes compete and win at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. The games took place July 1 – 6 in Seattle, Washington. Team Indiana consisted of seventy-eight individuals, including four athletes from Special […]

Greensburg bicyclist killed in weekend collision

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Indiana State Police say a Greensburg woman was killed Saturday when she was hit while riding a bicycle at State Road 3 and Broadway Avenue. Investigators from the crash reconstruction team say Emily Bauman, […]

‘Cow Appreciation Day’ could mean free chicken for you

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Tuesday, July 10 is Cow Appreciation Day and the folks at Chick-fil-A have a unique, fun way to show that you are “udderly crazy.” Until 7 p.m. customers that wear something “cow-like”, wave a […]

Country legend eyes stadium show at Notre Dame

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

South Bend, In.— After 88 years, nine national championship teams, seven Heisman Trophy winners and 75 All-Americans Notre Dame Stadium will host its first stand-alone concert. Garth Brooks has announced he’ll play the iconic venue, no […]

SEI REMC issues ‘Load Control Advisory’

July 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Osgood, In. — Officials from the Southeastern Indiana REMC have issued a Critical Peak Load Control for Tuesday, July 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.