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Greensburg, — Officials in Greensburg are presenting the results of an environmental assessment of the proposed expansion of the Greensburg Municipal Airport. The meeting will be held Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Three injured in Ripley County crash

Napoleon, Ind. — A Sunday afternoon crash resulted in minor injuries to three people in the Napoleon area.

A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says around 5:30 p.m.

New laws, fees & higher gas tax kick in July 1

Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosiers will see changes July 1 following one of the most active Indiana General Assembly sessions in recent years.

Two Hoosier communities named ‘Safest to Raise Children’

Indianapolis, Ind. — Two Indiana cities have been mentioned on a list of the “safest to raise a child.” Carmel and Fishers are fourth and sixth respectively on the list compiled by safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-to-raise-a-child/.

The list

Benefit planned for micro preemie

Greensburg, Ind. — Frankeigh’s Benefit Ride will be held Saturday, July 8. Register at 920 East Main Street in Greensburg beginning at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon. From 4 to 10 p.m.

Highlighter 2017 coming to Batesville

Batesville, ind. — Highlighter 2017 is coming to Batesville Saturday, July 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The completely free event includes school supplies for grades k through 5, food, entertainment, inflatables and giveaways.

Free fishing day announced at Big Oaks

Madison, Ind. — The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge will hold a “Take a Kid Fishing Day” on Saturday, July 8. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Four area residents recognized as ‘Golden Hoosiers’

Indianapolis, Ind. — Four area residents were among 22 Hoosiers who have been presented with the Golden Hoosier Award.

Franklin FFA Chapter reports successful 2017 convention

West Lafayette, Ind. — Franklin County FFA members wrapped up the state convention on the campus of Purdue University recently.

Shelby Kolb was the first member from the Franklin County FFA Chapter to run for

Road closure announced in Decatur County

Decatur County, Ind. — Milhousen Road in Decatur County will be closed from noon Monday, June 26 to noon Wednesday, June 28.

ISP: Fayette County inmates died from synthetic drug intoxication

June 24, 2017 Annie Nunley

Connersville, Ind. — Indiana State Police have confirmed carfentanil intoxication as the cause of death for two men in the Fayette County Jail.

On June 6 police arrested Chad Sizemore, 37, of Connersville, in Wayne

CANOEFEST RACES POSTPONED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

June 23, 2017 Annie Nunley

Brookville, Ind. — A report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says Canoefest 2017 will roll with one minor glitch; the largest canoe race in the region has been postponed due to heavy rains.