Local News

Morris, In. — As of 4 p.m. Indiana State Troopers were on the scene of a personal injury accident on State Road 46 between Batesville Farm & Tractor and Enneking’s Auto Body.

Indiana AG’s MOC on tour locally next week

Batesville, In. — The Indiana Attorney General’s Mobile Operations Center will be in Southeastern Indiana next week.

During the stops residents can search for unclaimed property, file complaints and sign up for the Do Not

Downtown Greensburg mural set for Friday unveiling

Greensburg, In. — The Arts & Cultural Council of Decatur County and Main Street Greensburg will unveil another downtown mural Friday at 11 a.m.

Greensburg nursing home director wins state honor

Indianapolis, In. Holly Witkemper, administrator of the Morning Breeze Retirement & Healthcare Center in Greensburg has been selected as the 2017 Administrator of the Year by the Indiana Health Care Association.

West Nile confirmed in Shelby County

Boggstown, In. — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been confirmed in Shelby County.

Investigators: Indy area officer fatally shot while responding to crash

Homecroft, In. — A Southport police officer has died after being shot while responding to a Thursday afternoon car crash in Homecroft.

A report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says Lt.

Dwenger takes over as treasurer in Decatur County

Greensburg, In. — Republican Brenda Dwenger has been introduced as the new treasurer for Decatur County. She will serve until 2020 to finish the term of Mary Vail.

U.S. 421 remains closed in Napoleon

Napoleon, In. — Ripley County officials have responded to several accidents caused by heavy trucks not using the marked detour in the Napoleon area for U.S. 421.

Messer: We’re in!!!

Messer

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana congressman Republican Luke Messer has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by Joe Donnelly.

St. Leon Clinic announces back-to-school event

St. Leon, In. — St. Leon Primary Care and Family Nurse Practitioner Rachel Holcomb will host a back-to-school event on Tuesday, August 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Franklin County officials plan road closure

Franklin County, In. — The Franklin County Highway Department will close St.

Sign, signal work announced in Ripley County