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Tourism grant application period open

September 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Department of Tourism Development are accepting applications for the Destination Development Grant program. “As destinations come to embrace tourism and its virtues more and more, they need resources […]

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Drug free coalition moves meeting to Tuesday

September 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4 the Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville will be held Tuesday, September 5 at 11 a.m. on the third floor of the Memorial Building.

Pair charged in Greensburg shooting

September 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, in. — Greensburg police believe a confrontation over property and money resulted in the August 15 shooting death of Jason Owens, 32, of Greensburg. Rachel Smith, 29, and Matthew Carroll, 36, both of Greensburg, have been […]

Ripley County Tourism director retires

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Ripley County Tourism Commission executive director, Katherine Taul has announced her retire. Terri Trowbridge has been selected to assume her duties. For the last 16 years Taul has been a key player in the […]

Indiana sends rescue workers, food to the hurricane zone

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has approved the deployment of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of natural Resources to provide Tropical Storm Harvey relief efforts. “When another state is devastated by a […]

Oldenburg rallies for Harvey victims

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, In. — The residents of Oldenburg, with the help of Crum Trucking have organized a Harvey Relief effort. Donations are being collected now at the Oldenburg Fire Department or the Pearl Street Pub. The group hopes […]

Brookville police make several marijuana related arrests

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — A report from the Brookville Democrat-American says police arrested nine people suspected of dealing in marijuana at two locations in the city. While serving search warrants at residences on U.S. 52 and East First […]

Crossley earns ‘Educator of the Year’

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Jacob Crossley, band director at North Decatur High School, was named the 2017-18 Educator of the Year by the Greensburg Rotary Club. Mr. Crossley was honored for his commitment to education and for his […]

Sunman fight investigation leads to arrest

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Sunman, In. — After a three month investigation Indiana State police have arrested an Aurora man in connection with a fight outside a Sunman tavern in June. Andrew Ballard, 29, was arrested at his place of employment […]

One seriously injured in Versailles crash

August 31, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Wednesday at 11 a.m. Indiana State Police say a car driven by Gary Gibbs, 37, of Greensburg crossed the center line of U.S. 50 eastbound near Gas Light Drive in Versailles causing a collision […]

Bright church mobilizes for ‘Harvey’

August 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Bright, In. — At least five members of the Bright Christian Church are spending the week in the Houston area to assist with Harvey relief efforts. The group that includes two native Texans is taking supplies to […]

Batesville family devastated by house fire

August 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A Batesville family is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their home and belongings. Reports indicate firefighters responded to the home of John Wilson on St. Mary’s Road at 9:45 p.m. Monday, […]