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Thirty-six years for convicted Versailles child molester

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — A Versailles man has been sentenced to the maximum, 36-years after pleading guilty to child molesting in November of 2017. After denying the allegations during the investigation, Willie Craig Napier Jr. 33 entered a […]

Messer issues statement regarding death of Edwin Jackson

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washingon D.C. — Republican U.S. Congressman Luke Messer issued the following statement today on the deaths of Colts player Edwin Jackson and Jeffrey Monroe. “Our prayers continue for Edwin Jackson, Jeffrey Monroe, their friends and family, and […]

Batesville students tour Indiana Statehouse

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A group of Batesville High School students toured the Indiana Statehouse last week courtesy of District 42 Republican state senator Jean Leising. The students from Traci Rowlett’s class visited and learned about the […]

Decatur County FOP endorses Harter for prosecutor

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. —Members of the Decatur County Fraternal Order of police have formally endorsed Nathan Harter for Decatur County prosecutor. The statement reads: In looking at whether to endorse a candidate, we determine whether the candidate […]

IDEM grants to expand recycling efforts statewide

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greendale, In. — The Indiana Department of Environmental management has released a list of 12 organizations that qualify for a grant to expand recycling operations. The $1 million program is a joint operation with the Recycling Market […]

Local talent encouraged to participate in FaithPoints Lutheran Church program

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The FaithPoints Lutheran Church in Greensburg will hold a “Music and Hymn Sing” on Sunday, February 18 at 6 p.m. A freewill offering will support ongoing mission work performed by the church. If you […]

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YMCA offers self-defense class for women

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA in Batesville will hold a Women’s Self-Defense Class Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Former Indiana State trooper, current NRA instructor and candidate for Bartholomew County Sheriff, Tami […]

Road crews battling wintry conditions at full strength

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation’s East Central District has implemented a full call-out of plow trucks for the latest round of wintry precipitation. The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of snow and […]

NRA applauds Hoosier lawmakers

February 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Fairfax, Va.— Lawmakers in both the Indiana House and Senate have passed bills that would make it more affordable for law-abiding gun owners in the state to protect and defend themselves. Yesterday, the Indiana state […]

Franklin County employees sue officials

February 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — The legal costs for Franklin County taxpayers continue to increase as two former employees take legal action against county government. Court documents say Kimberly Robinson started working for the Franklin County auditor’s office in […]

Oldenburg staff members recognized for length of service

February 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, In. — Oldenburg Academy recently honored the Years of Service Recipients and the Volunteer of the Year at the 2018 Catholic Schools Week Mass. Ms. Diane H. Laake, OA President, presented the awards for 15 […]

Indiana township merger plan dies without a vote

February 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Despite support from Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma, a bill requiring townships under a population of 1,200 to merge by 2023 has died without a vote. House Bill 1005 would have forced as many […]