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Former Ripley County Chief Deputy Retires

January 17, 2014 Annie Nunley

The former chief deputy of the Ripley County Sheriffs Office has retired, Sheriff Tom Grills confirmed Friday.

David Pippin was charged with six counts of acquiring a controlled substance by deceit last month, after prosecutors […]

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Leising Proposes Alcohol Sales At State Fair

January 17, 2014 Annie Nunley

A local senator has authored a bill that could help promote local breweries and wineries.

Republican Senator Jean Leising of Oldenburg has introduced legislation that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the […]

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Two Jailed On Heroin Suspicion, Another Man Sought

January 16, 2014 Annie Nunley

Two individuals are in jail, another person remains on the run, and four kilos of heroin are off the street, an Indiana State Police spokesman said Thursday.

Authorities received information on Wednesday afternoon that a […]

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Snow Leading To Slick Roads, Accidents

January 16, 2014 Annie Nunley

*Update*

Authorities in Decatur County report that I-74 WB is closed due to the hazardous roads.  No word on when the road will be reopened.

“Now it is shut down, their taking ,” said Decatur […]

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Graver Replaces Helms As Chancellor

January 16, 2014 Annie Nunley

Graver has been tabbed as Interim Chancellor for Ivy Tech Southeast. […]

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Candidates Rush To File For May Primary

January 16, 2014 Annie Nunley

Local clerk’s offices have remained busy since the start of filing season. […]

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Treasurer Of Local Fire Department Arrested

January 15, 2014 Annie Nunley

The treasurer of the Adams Township Fire Department is facing felony charges for allegedly using department funds for personal use.

Laurie Swegman, 47, of Greensburg turned herself in to the Decatur County Jail on Wednesday […]

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New Chancellor For Ivy Tech Columbus Region

January 15, 2014 Annie Nunley

Steven Combs, Ph.D., has been named interim chancellor of the Columbus/Franklin region of Ivy Tech Community College.

He will help the region transition towards its merger with Ivy Tech Southeast.

Last week, the college announced […]

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BIS Prepares For Winterfest Carnival, Requests Volunteers

January 15, 2014 Annie Nunley

The PTO Winter Carnival is the primary fundraiser for the Batesville Intermediate School. (Image: Facebook)

Balloons and clown shoes are coming to Batesville Intermediate School. […]

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Lugar Presented With Farm Bureau Award

January 15, 2014 Annie Nunley

Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) was presented the Distinguished Service Award from the Farm Bureau.

Former Indiana U.S. […]

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New Aurora Police Chief Sworn In

January 15, 2014 Annie Nunley

Aurora’s acting police chief became permanent this week. […]

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Rare Appearance By Snowy Owl A Hoot For Birdwatchers

January 14, 2014 Annie Nunley

The male Snowy Owl is typically “snow-white.” Chris Fox, Batesville, snapped this picture of the owl in Decatur County and said it is most likely a female. […]

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