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Top Row From Left: Marilyn Schnur, 2013 Chamber President; Dr. […]

Plump remains synonymous with the arena where Milan’s basketball legend began.

With seconds left on the clock, he hit a game winning shot that brought Milan a state basketball championship in 1954.

Now Bobby […]

Governor Pence has declared an energy emergency due to the nationwide propane.shortage

Normally propane is $2.50 a gallon but a shortage fueled by pipeline issues, more exports and extremely cold temperatures have led to […]

A bill authored by a local lawmaker requiring drug testing welfare recipients passed to the Senate.

A bill authored by State Representative Jud McMillin (R-Brookville) to screen welfare recipients for drug abuse is moving […]

Returning a missed call from an unknown number might be tempting, but it could cost you.

That is the message Better Business Bureau’s from across the country are trying to get out this week. […]

Oldenburg firefighters responded to a blaze near Metamora late Tuesday afternoon.

Eagle Fire Co. […]

Hunters can begin submitting online applications for reserved turkey hunts to be held on certain state and federally owned properties including Muscatatuck National Willdlife Refuge, beginning Jan. […]

A teen associated with the murder of Milan resident Nancy Hershman […]

As the Hoosier State is facing a propane shortage, lawmakers are getting set to take action.

The situation comes during a time when residents are concerned about the amount of fuel to heat their homes. […]

According to police, a commercial truck driver had alcohol in his system while on duty Monday.

A semi truck driver was taken off the road for 24 hours due to alleged consumption of alcohol […]

Update (1-28 @ 9:44 a.m.)

Batesville Firefighters extinguished a semi fire that occurred at the eastbound Batesville Rest Area on I-74 Tuesday morning.

The fire department responded after receiving a 911 call from the […]

Author Donald J. Then is a former resident of Batesville and Hillenbrand Executive.

Former Batesville resident Donald J. […]