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Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Lilly Endowment Inc. to announce the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development […]

Greensburg, IN — A Columbus woman was sentenced in Decatur Circuit Court Wednesday to a total of 40 years after pleading guilty to Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony) and Habitual Offender charges. Jewel Johnson was sentenced […]

Indianapolis, IN — Six Southeastern Indiana family farms were among 106 across the state presented with the Hoosier Homestead Award this week at the Indiana State Fair by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State […]

Connersville, IN — Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a Connersville man Wednesday morning. Detectives from the Pendleton Post were called around 8 am to Dale Cemetery on Gregg Road where they found […]

Franklin County, IN — A Columbus couple has been charged for their alleged roles in a series of vehicle break-ins in Franklin County. 33-year-old Dustin Hurley and 31-year-old Amanda Zeigler are facing 37 counts in […]

Indianapolis, IN — An 8th grader at Jac-Cen-Del Jr/Sr High School won the 4-H Junior Tractor Operator Contest at the Indiana State Fair last week. 13-year-old Logan Meyer won the contest that includes a parts […]

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Democrats have a new party Chair. Chris Ramey succeeds Mimi Pruett, who recently stepped down to run for State Representative in Indiana House District 73. Ramey is currently employed […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — A Southeastern Indiana city plans to cover residents’ utility bills for the month of September. The City of Lawrenceburg says water, sewer, and electric balances will be zeroed out, but existing balances […]

Dearborn County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation Contractor Eagle Painting Company is continuing work on a $1.3 million bridge rehabilitation and painting contract along I-74 in Dearborn and Decatur counties. Crews plan to begin […]

Osgood, IN — Jac-Cen-Del School Board President Jason Smith informed his fellow board members at this week’s meeting that the Superintendent vacancy has been posted, with a September 6 deadline for applications. A survey has […]

Decatur County, IN — A Decatur County man accused of neglecting animals is scheduled to go on trial this fall. 70-year-old James Hamilton is facing three misdemeanor Animal Cruelty counts after around 300 sheep and […]

Statehouse — State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA confirmed the 1.7 million automatic taxpayer refund (ATR) checks are printing and the first group of checks should reach mailboxes later this week. “We have worked tirelessly with […]