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Purdue writing guide directs students to avoid the use of “man”

February 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

West Lafayette, In. — A widely-used online grammar reference book at Purdue University is encouraging students to avoid words like “mankind” and “mailman” because they are sexist. The section in the Purdue University Online Writing Lab section […]

Greensburg Rotary Euchre Tournament

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Players in the 17th annual Greensburg Rotary Club Euchre Tournament battled through some very tight rounds in the day-long event Saturday at the Knights of St. John Hall in Greensburg. In the end, Joe Taylor was crowned the […]

Ripley County Council Meeting Cancelled

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

VERSAILLES, Ind. — The Ripley County Auditor’s Office says the Ripley County Council’s February meeting that was rescheduled for Monday, February 26, 2018 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, […]

Franklin County road closes due to washout

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — In Franklin County, Wolf Creek Road has been closed near Blue Creek due to a washout.

Indiana flu-related deaths top 200

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The latest report from the Indiana Department of Health says 219 Hoosiers have died from the flu this season. The report says 15 counties have reported at least five flu-related deaths. The breakdown is […]

Highpoint Health announces ‘Health-A-Fair’

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Highpoint Health (formerly Dearborn County Hospital) will host the facility’s 37th annual Health-A-Fair on Saturday, March 3, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the hospital in Lawrenceburg. On Saturday, April 14, from 8:00 until […]

Dearborn, Switzerland Counties included in disaster declaration due to heavy rain

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has issued a disaster emergency for 11 Indiana counties in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall, including Dearborn and Switzerland Counties. The governor signed […]

Guest Column: Randy Frye honors WW I hero, Jefferson County native

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Hoosier veterans both past and present deserve to be recognized for their outstanding service to our nation. Maj. Samuel Woodfill, a Jefferson County native, is no exception. His lifelong dedication to our country is […]

ISP releases sobriety checkpoint plans

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Troopers from the Versailles Post of the Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jackson County March 2, 3. Motorists should have license, identification and registration readily available. The purpose of sobriety […]

Purdue writing guide directs students to avoid the use of “man”

Greensburg Rotary Euchre Tournament

Ripley County Council Meeting Cancelled

Franklin County road closes due to washout

Indiana flu-related deaths top 200

Highpoint Health announces ‘Health-A-Fair’

Dearborn, Switzerland Counties included in disaster declaration due to heavy rain

Guest Column: Randy Frye honors WW I hero, Jefferson County native

ISP releases sobriety checkpoint plans

Increased patrols for the month of March announced

Proposal would rename a section of U.S. 50 for fallen officers

Flash Flood Warning For Ripley And Dearborn Counties