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A study says PG-13 and R-rated movies share much of the same risky behavior content.

You may give the OK for your child to see a PG-13 movie, thinking the content is age-appropriate. […]

(Image: Franklin County Government)

The Franklin County Observer is reporting that Franklin County Commissioners have signed a 3-year contract with emergency medical services (EMS) for $150,000 per year.

EMS had requested an increase […]

Over a dozen seniors are on pace to graduate from Batesville High School this December.

As the fall semester is winding down at Batesville High School, some seniors will be clearing out their lockers […]

Kent with Pro Youth Baseball Charity CEO and former MLB 1st round pick Ray Young in Las Vegas.

A Batesville High School freshman recently traveled to Las Vegas for a good cause.

Ryan Kent […]

Changes were recently made to the assistant principal position at Franklin County High School.

At the Franklin County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees meeting last week, Assistant Principal Steve Angel resigned from the position […]

Indiana’s deer population is growing, and with it come concerns about overgrazing forests and increased risk of car-deer collisions on the roadways.(Image: Matt Miller, The Nature Conservancy.)

Many Hoosiers consider deer to be […]

Roads are slick throughout the area, motorists are urged to use caution.

State Police say all Southeast Indiana roads are snow covered, and can be slick and hazardous. […]

Three state senators are trying to ban cell phone snooping.

The outline submitted yesterday would require a warrant to track the movements of cell phone users.

The legislation follows an investigation by The Indianapolis Star […]

Community members participate in the 2013 Relay For Life at Batesville High School.

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, plan entertainment and lend a […]

The Batesville Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the CVS on SR 229 on Sunday evening.

Officer’s responded to the business for an alarm around 11:09 p.m. […]

A new energy plan for Indiana will be developed by June of next year.

The Indiana Office of Energy Development has started the process of creating a new energy plan for the state and will […]

The Indiana State Police have re-opened the investigation into the murder of 65-year-old Donald Quinlan three decades ago.

On the afternoon of Friday, October 2, 1981 the body of Quinlan was found at his home […]