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Batesville Food Pantry receives RCCF proactive grant

March 8, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Food Pantry was recently awarded a $270 proactive grant from the Ripley County Community Foundation. The community foundation recognized local 501 (C)(3) charitable organizations with a mission to ease the […]

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EPA pauses moving train derailment material to Indiana landfill

March 8, 2023 Tom Snape

Putnam County, IN — Putnam County residents are closely watching developments after learning multiple truckloads of waste from the train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio, are already at a local landfill. The Hoosier Environmental […]

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Shelby Township, New Marion VFD meet to hammer out compliance issues

March 8, 2023 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — The Shelby Township Advisory Board plans to enter into a fire protection contract with the New Marion Volunteer Fire Department if the department becomes compliant and files the required paperwork with the […]

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Greensburg free Summer Concert Series lineup announced

March 7, 2023 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — A diverse range of national, regional, and area talent will be featured this summer as part of the free admission seven-show 2023 Summer Concert Series at the Rebekah Park Amphitheater in Greensburg, […]

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Gilliland named Margaret Mary Health Chief Financial Officer

March 7, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Margaret Mary Health is pleased to announce Craig Gilliland as the organization’s Vice President of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He began his new role on February 13, 2023. With […]

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Brookville Library to host formal dress giveaway later this month

March 7, 2023 Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Public Library District is teaming up with The Princess Project Pop-Up Shop and New Mercies to bring a formal dress giveaway to the Brookville Library on March 18 from […]

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Inflation, benefit cuts spur demand at Indiana food banks

March 7, 2023 Tom Snape

Statewide — The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will reduce benefits by almost $90 per person at the end of March, but the change does not apply to Indiana, which is causing some confusion. […]

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Ripley County Sheriff: Residents to see fewer deputies on patrol

March 7, 2023 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff says residents can expect to see fewer deputies on patrol and says county leaders have failed to address salary issues. Rob Bradley says his office is facing […]

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Local sorority presents Dr. Seuss books to families of newborns

March 6, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Beta Sigma Phi sorority’s Batesville chapter continued the tradition of presenting a set of Dr. Seuss books to any family whose baby was born at Margaret Mary Health on March 2. The […]

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Area cleans up over the weekend from Friday floods

March 6, 2023 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — Cleanup from Friday’s heavy rains and resulting floods took place around Southeastern Indiana over the weekend. Flood warnings were issued all over the area after heavy rains throughout the day led to […]

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First Decatur County Commissioners evening meeting of ’23 takes place tonight

March 6, 2023 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — Decatur County Commissioners will hold their first meeting since the passing of District 1 Commissioner Chuck Emsweller tonight (Monday) at 6 pm. It will also be the first of four evening meetings […]

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Governor gives update on East Palestine waste; Rep. calls for end of shipments

March 6, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb issued a statement on Friday related to an update on testing of the East Palestine, Ohio hazardous waste directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be transported […]

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