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Franklin County may soon deal with the affects of a revenue decline at local casinos. Lawrenceburg grant program officials recently informed Franklin County Council members that it will not send a $500,000 grant for 2014 […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation will restrict Interstate 74 at two locations in Shelby County Tuesday morning for pavement repairs. The right eastbound lane will be closed at 8 a.m. […]

After 36 years of service in Indiana District 43, Nugent will not seek re-election.

State Sen. […]

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Sunman has a new Clerk-Treasurer. […]

A contract dispute could put Franklin County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in jeopardy. According to the Franklin County Observer, EMS has requested an increase in funding from $100,000 to $150,000 due to the higher volume […]

Shoppers taking advantage of online and catalog sales this holiday season are reminded to check if Indiana sales tax was collected with their purchase.

Many online and catalog companies fail to collect Indiana sales tax […]

Three Greensburg residents are facing charges after a search of a home resulted in the discovery of marijuana, methamphetamines and a sawed-off shotgun.

Greensburg Police received a report of a residential burglary in which a […]

Lung cancer is the number-one killer form of cancer in Indiana and the nation, and the American Lung Association has now made available a new online screening tool to help people determine if they should […]

A tip to conservation officers launched an investigation into alleged illegal deer hunting activities by a Batesville man.

45-year-old David Grieshop is accused of being complicit in the illegal possession of at least eight antlered […]

Batesville residents can now recycle carton containers like juice, milk, soy milk, soup, broth, egg substitute and wine cartons, curbside.

Rumpke recently announced that cartons are now accepted in its residential and commercial recycling programs. […]

David Ison pleaded guilty to the September 2011 murder of five people in Laurel.

The Indianapolis Star released an article about some of the most notorious murderers in state history on Monday afternoon.

It […]

ECS Fasteners LLC in Westport has recently been acquired by Indianapolis-based Hahn Systems, LLC, a construction and industrial tools supplier.

All operations and employees of ECS will remain in Westport, according to Hahn Systems LLC. […]