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’54 Museum donates copies of children’s book to Milan Elementary School

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – The Milan ’54 Hoosiers Basketball Museum recently donated to Milan Elementary School copies of their new children’s book “Nice Guys Finish First: Life Lessons from the 1954 Milan Indiana State Championship Basketball […]

“Free Clinic” fundraiser set for January

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley/Franklin Counties, IN) – The Southeast Indiana Health Center will hold its 10th annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 13, at The Hall in Batesville. Last year’s event raised more than $60,000. This is the “Free […]

S.R. 1 Corridor Plan draft document open for review through Dec. 15

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – Dearborn and Franklin counties have spent the past year developing a plan for a portion of the State Road 1 corridor immediately north and south of the Interstate 74 interchange. They […]

Home for the Holidays takes place in Versailles this weekend

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Main Street Versailles wraps up a busy 2023 with Home for the Holidays on Saturday (December 2nd). The organization says they’re planning a fun-filled Holiday extravaganza, with the support of community organizations, […]

Businesses receive heads up on street, parking lot closures prior to holiday event

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville has sent letters to downtown businesses that will be affected by street and parking lot closures stemming from this Friday’s 13th annual Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting. […]

Firefighters from three departments quickly put out Milan house fire

November 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – There were no injuries reported following a house fire on the 300 block of Ellis Street in Milan over the weekend. Firefighters arriving on the scene found heavy smoke coming from the […]

11.25.2023 East Central State Championship Score and Interviews

November 25, 2023 Annie Nunley

Interviews EC Coach Jake Meiners chats with WRBI’s Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger after East Central’s back-to-back State Championship victory. East Central’s Josh Ringer talks with Jerry and Rob after the team’s win. And our […]

Local farmer, ISA takes part in U.S. Soy Buyers Conference in Japan, Korea

November 25, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) Chair Mike Koehne, a Greensburg farmer, recently promoted the benefits of U.S. soybeans to buyers in Japan and Korea. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted the 2023 […]

Proposals being accepted to develop industrial, commercial US 50 property

November 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Dearborn County, IN) – The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission (DCRC) is welcoming businesses and developers to submit proposals to develop a site on Randall Avenue in the US 50 Business Park near Aurora. A Request for […]

Gov. directs flags to fly at half-staff

November 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff across the state in honor of former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Mrs. Carter died last week at her […]

Decatur County Council postpones food and beverage tax vote

November 24, 2023 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – By a 5-2 margin, Decatur County Council has postponed a vote until January on the proposed food and beverage tax that would be used to fund construction of an aquatic center to […]

So. Ripley band director marching in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 22, 2023 Tom Snape

(New York, NY) – Keep your eyes out for a local band director on TV Thursday morning. South Ripley’s Ellen Fennell will play her flute and march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New […]