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  • [ December 8, 2025 ] Short-Term Closure Planned on S.R. 56 Local News
  • [ December 8, 2025 ] Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic Scheduled for Tuesday Local News
  • [ December 8, 2025 ] Batesville K of C Presents Tootsie Roll Drive Checks to Local Groups Local News
  • [ December 8, 2025 ] BPD Corporal Presented Lifesaving Award Local News
  • [ December 8, 2025 ] Dearborn County Swears in New Deputies, Promotes Jail Staff Local News
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DNR: Stay Safe, Always Assume You Are on “Thin Ice”

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Don’t let this happen to […]

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Newsweek Names Hillenbrand to Most Responsible Companies List

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Hillenbrand, Inc. has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies, a program that recognizes companies’ efforts to advance key governance and sustainability practices. This marks the second year […]

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Lilly Endowment, IDOE Unveil Investment to Strengthen Educational Opportunities

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) -Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner announced a major public–private investment of nearly $75 million dedicated to advancing Indiana’s statewide education priorities. This coordinated effort includes $40 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. […]

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Upper Room’s 12 Days of Coffee Spotlights Groups Helping the Most Vulnerable

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) – The Upper Room Café in Osgood is hosting a 12 Days of Coffee event throughout this month to spotlight organizations that serve some of the most vulnerable people in our area – […]

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Houchin Highlights Legislative Push to Protect Children Online at Hearing

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a legislative hearing on protecting children and teens online, featuring several bills led or co-led by Congresswoman Erin […]

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First Financial Bank Donates $25K to MMH Foundation’s Capital Campaign

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – First Financial Bank recently contributed $25,000 to the Margaret Mary Health Foundation (MMHF) to support construction of Margaret Mary Health’s replacement hospital. The new facility located on State Route 229 just north […]

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Sports Daily Digest December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025 Tom Snape

Franklin County rallied to down Batesville 45-36 in girls high school basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. The Bulldogs led 22-19 at the half, but the Wildcats outscored Batesville 26-14 in the second […]

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More than $320K in Energy Bill Assistance Available for Duke Indiana Customers

December 4, 2025 Tom Snape

(Plainfield, IN) – Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $320,000 in financial assistance to help its customers in need pay their energy bills this winter season. The Share the Light Fund is supported by Duke Energy […]

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Hillenbrand Commits $50K to RCCF as Part of Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Program

December 4, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Hillenbrand has announced it has redirected a $50,000 donation to the Ripley County Community Foundation’s Hillenbrand, Inc. Community Granting Fund from the Partner With Possibility Fund. This move enables the funds to […]

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SIEOC’s Bev Henry Fund Supported by Giving Tuesday Initiative

December 4, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – IFBI Community, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance’s corporate volunteering and giving program, is concluding 2025 with Giving Tuesday donations and a record number of employee volunteer hours reported. To celebrate Giving Tuesday, which […]

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Sen. Leising Files Two Bills for 2026 Legislative Session

December 4, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) recently filed two bills for the 2026 legislative session. Leising stated that it is time to shift the focus toward the start of the upcoming session in January. […]

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Local Intersection Now Four-Way Stop

December 4, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville reminds drivers and pedestrians that the intersection of Delaware Road and Pohlman Street is now a four-way stop after the Street Department installed additional stop signs this week. […]

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