Local News

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the final Drainage Task Force meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse on Wednesday, October 25. Created by Senate Enrolled Act 85, which Leising authored during the 2022 […]

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Public Library District will host two writing workshops in November. The first will be with author Gordon Korman, whose books have appeared at number one on the New […]

(Batesville, IN) – Three Southeastern Indiana YMCA employees were honored at the October Meeting of its Board of Directors for continuing the Y’s mission of promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Mike Grossman, […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan High School juniors and seniors had an opportunity on Tuesday to gain insights into various academic and professional paths. It was part of a College and Career Exploration Day which brought […]

(Ripley County, IN) – The prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship drew 50 applicants from Ripley County’s Class of 2024. The field of candidates, through an anonymous process, was narrowed to five finalists; Mary Blankman, Haille […]

(Greensburg, IN) – A drug dealer who pleaded guilty in Decatur County late last month to a Level 4 felony count of Dealing in Methamphetamine and admitted to being a habitual offender has been sentenced […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana has 100 students from across the state competing at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis next week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. Eight members […]

(Batesville, IN) – The freshman class at Batesville High School had a community day on Tuesday, October 24. It started in the school auditorium to meet with Jostens for class rings before the students traveled […]

(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties is gearing up for the annual Coats for Kids drive. For the past 32 years, this program has helped keep students in the community […]

(Statewide) – Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering for the 25th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The goal of the program is to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana schools are encouraged to have their fifth-grade students participate in an Arbor Day poster contest, helping students learn more about the important role of trees in the state’s urban and forest […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County Treasurer Lisa Vestal reminds residents that fall property taxes are due Monday, November 13. Payments can be made at the Treasurer’s Office in the Ripley County Government Annex in […]