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While text-to-911 is now available in Franklin County, some emergency officials hope that individuals continue to call 911 as the first option.

There are areas of Franklin County where 911 calls are received in Ripley

Some local residents and farmers will have to take the long way around as a bridge will be closed for the majority of the day.

The Franklin County Highway Department announced that St.

Summer break provides an opportunity for students and teachers to relax and take a vacation.

Five teaching positions have been cut at Greensburg schools in an effort to save money.

The Greensburg Community School Board agreed to cut five teaching positions as the corporation searches for ways to bring

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Teen pregnancy rates are at historic lows, but rates in Indiana are not declining as fast as the national average.

According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Indiana

Standing water on the course forced event organizers to cancel the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing on Thursday.

The 15th Annual Chamber Golf Fundraiser was set with tee times at 11:30 a.m.

Rolling Pin Catering co-owner Amy Meisberger spoke following the business recognition.

Area business leaders gathered together during the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday.

Several local businesses were

Verizon Wireless customers in Franklin County can now send a text message in case of emergency.

Police believe the suspect was in this car at the Aurora Walmart on April 24.

The community is invited to attend a meeting Wednesday night regarding the challenges facing the Gibson Theatre.

The purpose is to provide an update on the efforts to obtain a digital projector at the historic

A resolution to move forward with an industrial shell building in Batesville won city council approval on Monday.

Council unanimously approved the resolution that will allow city officials to move forward with financing and the

The City of Batesville is showing support for a September concert featuring a big name act.

City Council approved a $15,000 Belterra riverboat revenue-sharing request from the Rural Alliance for the fall concert featuring