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Franklin Co. Fair Report for Saturday, July 19, 2025

July 19, 2025 Katy Kinker

It’s armband night at the Franklin County 4-H Fair, with the carnival open from 5 to 10 p.m. For just one price, you can ride all evening. Over at the grandstand, it’s Flat Drag racing—adults […]

Construction Underway on Hulsbosch Rush County Dairy Farm

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Milroy, IN) – Construction has started on the Hulsbosch family’s new state-of-the-art dairy farm in Rush County. The farm near Milroy will combine generational dairy experience with innovation and technology to create a create a […]

Honor and Achievement Celebrated at GFD Recognition Ceremony

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Fire Department celebrated honor and achievement at its Annual Recognition Ceremony Thursday night at City Hall. The department presented promotions and departmental awards to recognize outstanding service. John Hammersmith was […]

Braun Forms Task Force to Strengthen Emergency Alert System

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Gov. Mike Braun has launched a task force to review and improve Indiana’s emergency alert system after the deadly flooding in Texas. The task force will evaluate Indiana’s current alert and warning systems. […]

Houchin Calls for Epstein Files Release

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Washington, D.C.) – Area Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) has introduced a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files within 30 days, while ensuring protections for victims remain in place. “I […]

High E.Coli Levels Close Mounds Beach at Brookville Lake For Swimming

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – High levels of E. coli have forced the closing of the Mounds Beach at Brookville Lake to swimmers. Indiana State Parks says weekly water test results showed high levels of E. […]

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Batesville Economic Development Commission Meeting Canceled

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for this morning at 8 has been called off. The meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Sports Daily Digest July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 Tom Snape

The Reds return from Major League Baseball’s All-Star break tonight when they open a two-city, six-game road trip with the first of three over the weekend against the New York Mets. Lefthander Nick Lodolo starts […]

Franklin Co. Fair Report for Friday, July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 Katy Kinker

The Livestock Auction takes center stage tonight at 6 p.m., showcasing the hard work and dedication of local 4-H youth. From 6 to 10 p.m., the carnival midway is open for business—offering rides, games and […]

Sunman Under Boil Water Advisory

July 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Sunman, IN) – Sunman Utilities customers are without water service for the next several hours due to a water main break. Crews have fixed the problem but as a result, the town is under a […]

Kaiser Named Brelege Nursing Scholarship Recipient

July 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health and the Ripley County Community Foundation recently announced Calley Kaiser as this year’s recipient of the Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. Kaiser graduated from Batesville High School in 2022 […]

IDOE Releases 2025 ILearn Results

July 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) on Wednesday presented results from the spring 2025 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN). Results show that math proficiency continues to […]