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Ripley County Sheriff Tom Grills is asking residents to take precautions while trick or treating on Halloween night.

There are 51 registered sex offenders in Ripley County, and Sheriff Grills suggests parents do the proper […]

While it continues to be controversial, the Affordable Care Act is expected to help in the fight against breast cancer, by no longer rejecting people for insurance because of preexisting conditions, and by including preventive […]

A Decatur County couple is facing multiple drug offenses after a year long investigation by police.

Michael Lawles and Tammy Lawles were arrested after a search of their home in the Westport area revealed marijuana […]

From left to right: Justice Thoman, SADD Officer; Laura Detmer, SADD Officer; Devota Dean, SADD Advisor; Michaela Purdy, SADD Officer; […]

Three members of the Rising Sun Regional Foundation announced their retirement at a board meeting this week.

Foundation President Marianne Wiggers, Ed Sullivan, Executive Director, and Jascia Redwine, Associate Director will step down at the […]

Indiana Department of Transportation is closing the right lane of westbound Interstate 74 approaching the 154 mile marker. […]

On October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

The Indiana State Police would like to remind parents of a few safety tips to observe during the Halloween holiday. […]

The boil advisory has been lifted for customers of Hoosier Hills Regional Water.

The advisory was lifted around 3:30 p.m. […]

The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a Fall Fish Sale.

Residents can purchase Bass, Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Channel and Albino Catfish, minnows and more. […]

A residential fire forced emergency personnel to close a portion of St. […]

The hearing was delayed  for Kristina Schneider, 54, of Sunman.

It had been rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon, however Special Judge John Webster, of Jennings County, was unable to proceed over the hearing, according to the […]