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Eleven Local Farms Recognized as Hoosier Homesteads

August 15, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – One hundred and three Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award by Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb on Wednesday. The award is presented each year at the Indiana State Fair […]

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Indiana’s 3rd Grade Literacy Rates Go Up for Third Straight Year

August 15, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released  Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) scores from the 2023-24 assessment on Wednesday. The data indicates third graders had the largest single-year increase since the assessment […]

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Greensburg Schools to Lease Learning Center Space for Child Care

August 15, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg School Board has approved the leasing of space at the Greensburg Learning Center on Central Avenue to a company planning to provide childcare. All 4 Kids currently runs daycare centers […]

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Sports Daily Digest August 15, 2024

August 15, 2024 Tom Snape

North Decatur finished at 236 in a three-way girls’ golf match with Eastern Hancock and Union County Tuesday evening. The Chargers Mary Stier earned medalist honors by shooting a 52. The Patriots finished 1st while […]

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DCREMC Linemen to Compete at Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County REMC linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo August 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training […]

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Franklin Co. to Test Electronic Voting System in October

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – Franklin County will test its electronic voting system on Tuesday, October 1 at 10 a.m. at the Courthouse on Main Street in Brookville. The system will be used in November’s General Election. […]

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D.I.C.E. Challenge Aims to Inspire SE High School Entrepreneurs

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success, in partnership with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited for a second year of the D.I.C.E. (Dreams, Ingenuity, Creativity, & Entrepreneurship) Challenge. The D.I.C.E. Challenge’s goal […]

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MMH Foundation Raises Record Amount at 40th Annual Golf Outing

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Margaret Mary Health Foundation raised more than $84,000 at its 40th annual golf outing on August 8 at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. The record-breaking amount of money raised at the […]

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Sunman-Dearborn Building Project Now in Phase 2

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – The Sunman-Dearborn School Board received an update on Phase 2 of the Building Project at last week’s board meeting. The project price tag is an estimated total of $32.5 million in […]

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Lt. Gov. Candidates Square Off in Debate

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s Lt. Gov. candidates squared off in a debate Tuesday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The debate dealt specifically with ag policies and issues impacting rural Hoosiers—since Indiana’s Lt. Gov. oversees both […]

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Houchin Outlines Key Issues Among Constituents

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Local Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) took part in a Coffee and Conversation event hosted by the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. The Republican lawmaker says she’s mostly hearing from constituents […]

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GFD Looking to Start Inspection Fees and Fine Program

August 14, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Fire Department is looking to start a fire inspection fees and fines program similar to what many other communities have on the books. Chief Nathan Stoermer and fire inspector Alan […]

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