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A one year comparison of state and local unemployment numbers

November 21, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development says October unemployment in the Hoosier state inched up one-tenth of a percent from September to 3.9 percent, still two-tenths of a percent lower than […]

Samples needed for surveillance program

November 21, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The DNR is asking deer hunters for help with a disease surveillance program in Franklin and Fayette counties. State biologists are sampling deer harvested from portions of those two counties for bovine tuberculosis. After […]

South Ripley school bus involved in minor incident

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Ripley County, In. — A South Ripley High School bus was involved in a minor crash Friday morning on County Road 300 West. In a statement the school district says: “The bus pulled into the left lane […]

Shelbyville parents warned about incident involving student

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Shelbyville, In. — Giant 96 News from Shelbyville says police are warning parents about an incident involving a student and an unknown subject Monday morning. Police department officials sent the following text message to parents this morning: […]

Coonhunters Road closed in Batesville for repairs

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Police Department says Coonhunters Road will be closed at the railroad tracks for repair Monday, November 20 and Tuesday the 21st for repairs. Please avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE: Decatur County EMA officials close U.S. 421 bridge

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Officials from the Decatur County Highway Department now say the U.S. 421 bridge between County Roads 520 West & 420 West will be closed for at least 30 days. The suffered damage during recent […]

Kindergarten Open house planned at St. Louis Catholic

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — St. Louis Catholic School will hold a Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, November 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents and children have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Farmer, Mrs. Konradi, tour the school […]

Ripley County looking for part-time security officer

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department is looking to hire a part-time courthouse security officer. The person will work 20 hours per week and the pay rate is $15.65 per hour. Applications are available at […]

Batesville principal receives state-level honor

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Batesville Middle School principal David Strouse has been selected as the 2017 State Middle School Principal of the Year and District 10 Middle School Principal of the Year. The awards were announced at the […]

Wildlife advocates attempt to reverse DNR special order regarding rifles for deer season

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Laporte County, In. — A wildlife group has filed a temporary injunction in Laporte County to toss a special order issued by a state agency to allow rifle-hunting in state and federal forests. The rejected the request […]

Thanksgiving dinner costs decrease for 2017

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A report from the American Farm Bureau Federation says the cost of Thanksgiving dinner will decrease 75-cents from last year to a total cost of $49.12 for a dinner for 10 people. The biggest […]

CEF celebrates anniversary, announces concert

November 20, 2017 Annie Nunley

Milan, In. — The Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered organization designed to evangelize young people with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish them in a local church. The group is celebrating 80 years […]