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New State Rep to be sworn in Tuesday

July 21, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Alex Zimmerman will be sworn in as the new State Representative for House District 67 next week. Chief Justice Loretta Rush will administer the oath to the State Representative-elect Tuesday morning in the […]

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Franklin County Fair Report – Friday, July 21st

July 21, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Franklin County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 21st, at 6 PM, it’s the 4-H Livestock Auction. The grandstand event Friday night is flat drags. This event is scheduled to begin at […]

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Dillsboro one of five Indiana communities in IAC Creative Convergence pilot program

July 20, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) on Thursday announced it has awarded five Indiana communities with early action grants to implement creative community development projects designed to enhance the quality of life and […]

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Link 101 public meetings planned for early next month

July 20, 2023 Tom Snape

(Vevay, IN) – Link 101 public meetings are scheduled for early August to provide more details about the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) project. Two in-person meetings are scheduled, along with a virtual meeting. The […]

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Greensburg National Night Out set for mid-August at North Park

July 20, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The City of Greensburg will observe National Night Out on Thursday, August 17 from 5-8 pm at North Park. The event will feature music by the Brothers McGee, free food, games, demonstrations, […]

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Indiana’s tug-of-war: Work remotely, or head back to the office?

July 20, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – About one in three Indiana workers now works remotely, according to the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, and some companies are growing frustrated with those who refuse to […]

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Westport PD investigating counterfeit money incident

July 20, 2023 Tom Snape

(Westport, IN) – The Westport Police Department is warning residents and businesses about a counterfeit money incident. Officers say a $20 bill with the words “Copy Money” and other printed irregularities was used at a […]

4-H Franklin

Franklin County Fair Report – Thursday, July 20th

July 20, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Franklin County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 20th, at 8 AM, it’s the 4-H Dairy Goat Show with the Mini 4-H Dairy Goat Show to follow.  Thursday afternoon at 1 PM, […]

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State revenues cool off after two years of above average performance

July 19, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Consumer spending that boosted Indiana state revenues has cooled off after two years of above-average financial performance. Indiana ended the 2023 fiscal year with $2.9 billion in reserve accounts, far short of the […]

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Area under a slight risk for severe weather Thursday

July 19, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – We may be “under the gun” again Thursday when it comes to weather. The National Weather Service has placed Southeastern Indiana under a “Slight Risk” – two out of five – of […]

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Leising invites constituents to Ripley County Fair

July 19, 2023 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) –  State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana’s new laws and other topics from 7-9 pm Monday, July 24 at the Ripley County 4-H Fair. The fair will be […]

4-H Decatur

Project depicting pursuit wins fair contest, praise from law enforcement, Mayor

July 19, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – A 4-H member’s project at the Decatur County Fair caught the eye of local enforcement, but in a good way. Marvin Mauer’s 4-H Farm Scene project, named “Hot Pursuit,” won Grand Champion […]

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