Local News – Page 315

St. Mary’s Archery Heading to State Tournament

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – For the first time since 2018, the St. Mary’s Archery Team will compete at the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. The middle school team, consisting of 14 students in […]

Brookville’s Lowen Hoists Second Bassmaster Elite Trophy

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Palatka, FL) – Congratulations to Brookville’s Bill Lowen, who tallied a four-day total of 73 pounds, 14 ounces to capture the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida on […]

Governor Announces First Lady Initiative to Secure Imagination Library Funding

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun says First Lady Maureen Braun will lead an initiative to secure continued funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana. Funding for the program, founded nearly 30 years ago […]

Beck Address Highlights Ag Day Breakfast

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – A large crowd turned out for Saturday morning’s Ag Day Breakfast at the Red Barn at Next Generation in Greensburg. Beck ‘s Hybrids President Scott Beck was the keynote speaker, and told […]

BHS Freshmen Learn By Doing Through Adulting Skills Series

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – In late February, Batesville High School (BHS) Freshman Community students continued their professional skills development series, gaining valuable insights from local community members. This particular event focused on sharpening communication skills through […]

DNR: Turn in a Poacher Program Helps Protect Indiana Wildlife

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Hoosiers are reminded that when they see, hear or learn about someone illegally stealing wildlife, known as poaching, there’s an easy way to alert authorities – the Turn in a Poacher (TIP) program. […]

College Basketball Team Bus Catches Fire

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greendale, IN) – A bus carrying the IU-Indianapolis men’s basketball team caught fire Sunday afternoon close to the Indiana/Ohio border on I-275 near Greendale. The Jaguars were heading home from their game against NKU when […]

Limited Fire Damage Reported at Local Grain and Feed Terminal

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN ) – Firefighters were called to Lowe’s Pellets & Grain on State Road 46 in Greensburg Friday evening. Fire Chief Nathan Stoermer told WRBI News that a fire broke out in the basement […]

Sports Daily Digest February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

The top-ranked Greensburg Pirates will play #9 Norwell for the Class 3A IHSAA girls basketball state championship this weekend after notching a pair of wins in semi-state games heard Saturday on WRBI. Greensburg dispatched #4 […]

Boys Basketball State Tournament Tips Off Next Week

February 24, 2025 Tom Snape

The two opening weeks of pairings have been announced for the 115th annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. Sectional games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 4, […]

Sports Daily Digest February 22, 2025

February 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Class 4A #4 Greenfield-Central rolled over East Central 83-45 in boys basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. Most of the second half was played under a running clock. UConn signee and Mr. Basketball […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

February 21, 2025 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – A 23-year-old woman was arrested on drug charges following a Thursday night traffic stop in Milan. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says, during the stop around 8:15 p.m., a deputy was talking […]