Local News

Lawrenceburg, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation will close eastbound U.S. 50 in Lawrenceburg between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Monday, August 14 to Friday, August 18.

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana State Senate President Pro Tempore Republican David Long has issued a statement in support of U.S. Senate candidate Luke Messer.

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County Council members will be voting on an ordinance that would institute a special use income tax by as much as .65 percent to fund a future jail-related project.

Lawrenceburg, In. — Newly installed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will celebrate a milestone with a Lawrenceburg parish this year. Archbishop Charles Thompson will attend the 175th anniversary mass at the St.

Connersville, In. — The Indiana Audubon Society invites the public to a “Beginning Birding Workshop” at the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary September 23. From 2 to 5 p.m.

Indianapolis, In. — Republican Indiana state senator Jean Leising was one of several leaders attending a meeting with U.S.

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Indianapolis, In. Decatur County youth, Paige Gauck won the Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2017 Indiana State Fair

Jasper, In. Republican Indiana state representative Mike Braun from Jasper has announced his candidacy for the U.S.

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Memorial Pool will close Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m. The facility will reopen on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) from 1 to 6 p.m. until Labor Day weekend.