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BEDC President Andy Saner gave a presentation on the proposed shell building on Thursday evening.

Progress continues on the possibility of a shell building in Batesville.

The Batesville Economic Development Commission (BEDC) held a […]

A benefit will be held on Saturday for Johnathon Baas.

Ripley County resident Johnathon Baas, 12, suffered a tragic accident in May when his foot was nearly amputated by a riding mower. […]

Another scam has recently surfaced in Southeastern Indiana. Though not a new scam, it has been successful for the scammers in other areas of the United States. […]

These DVD’s were among items confiscated by police on Wednesday after a month-long investigation. […]

Four voting precincts in the Batesville area are being consolidated. […]

Four local high school seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. […]

Former coroner Ron Buchanan resigned on Aug 31 which led to the Republican Party holding a caucus with the precinct central committee to vote in a new coroner.

There were two candidates, Lauren Thielking and […]

 Sheriff Ken Murphy released a monthly report of activity in August for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies responded to 891 calls for service which is a 2% increase from August of 2012.

191 […]

A Social Security Town Hall will be held in Brookville.

District 68 State Representative Jud McMillin said, “If you are close to the age of retirement you may be wondering, when can I retire or […]

Some Batesville athletic events have been cancelled or postponed due to the heat on Tuesday evening.

Batesville High School Boys Soccer vs. Shelbyville has been pushed back to a starting time of 6pm tonight. […]

A North Vernon man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest in Ripley County.

Sheriff’s Deputy AJ Smith stopped a vehicle for minor traffic violations on US 421 in the […]