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Jim’s Journal, February 26th, 2024

February 26, 2024 Jim Williams

Hi there, Journal fans!! I won’t be bringing you an afternoon sportscast on the air today or tomorrow, Tuesday, due to our Reds’ baseball games against the Mariners and the Cubs, but I can try […]

SLS Robotics Teams Wrap Up Season

February 24, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The St. Louis School Robotics teams concluded their 2023-24 season at a competition Tuesday night at Aurora Elementary School. The Cardinals 7th grade team finished in 11th place while the 3rd/4th grade […]

Ripley Chamber Hosts Job Fair Next Week

February 24, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair on Tuesday, February 27 at Tyson Activity Center in Versailles from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. “We’re just looking at how […]

Jim’s Journal, February 24th, 2024

February 24, 2024 Jim Williams

The regular season’s over now in Indiana boys’ high school basketball, and sectional tournament play begins Tuesday. Last night on WRBI, it was a heck of a game for a while, but South Ripley’s Raiders […]

College Goal Sunday Coming Up

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana’s largest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing event, College Goal Sunday, will be held this Sunday, February 25 from 2-4 p.m. at several locations across the state. One of those […]

No One Hurt in Thursday Night House Fire

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – No one was injured in a house fire in Greensburg Thursday night. It happened around 9 p.m. on the 300 block of West Second Street. Firefighters were able to quickly put out […]

Greensburg Announces Eclipse Road Closures and Traffic Patterns

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The City of Greensburg announced today their road closures and traffic pattern changes for the 2024 total solar eclipse. East Central Avenue from Big Blue Avenue to NE 80 will be closed […]

Hoosiers Reminded of Important May Primary Election Dates

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers to register to vote and cast a ballot in the upcoming Election. Hoosiers should note important upcoming dates prior to Indiana’s May Primary Election. […]

BCEF Supports 11 BHS Students for Study Abroad Program

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) has donated $3,000 to the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Language (IUHPFL) from its Andy Koors Legacy Fund to support 11 Batesville High School (BHS) […]

ECMS Ag Teacher Finalist for Statewide Golden Owl Award

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – East Central Middle School Agriculture teacher McCord Snider is one of eight finalists for the FFA Golden Owl Award. The statewide award recognizes outstanding agriculture educators and their contributions toward helping […]

Local Senator’s Bill Would Expand Indiana College Degree Options

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – The Indiana House Education Committee has unanimously approved a Senate bill designed to lower college debt and expand educational opportunities statewide. Local Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) told the committee she authored Senate Bill […]

Dense Fog Advisory Until 9 This Morning

February 23, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9:00 this morning. The National Weather Service says, with visibility less than a mile, motorists should expect hazardous driving conditions, which prompted several local […]