Local News

Batesville, IN — Nominations are due Friday for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards. The Distinguished Service, Educator of the Year, Organization of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year awards will be […]

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana health and hospital officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission are significantly impacting hospitals across the state. As […]

Batesville, IN — Economic Development Director Sarah Lamping made a presentation to Batesville City Council last night about establishing a Regional Development Authority for Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI). That’s the regional partnership made up of […]

Indianapolis, IN — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch has joined the 2024 race for Indiana Governor. Crouch launched her campaign Monday, while U.S. Senator and fellow Republican Mike Braun officially announced his bid a few hours […]

Statehouse — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture for the upcoming Indiana General Assembly session. […]

Greensburg, IN — An Indianapolis man was arrested in Greensburg over the weekend on burglary and other charges following a pursuit. Greensburg Police officers responded to a burglary on the 400 block of South Broadway […]

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Stephanie Billman as Franklin County’s 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Stephanie attends Franklin County High School and is the daughter of Carrie […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its fall grants to the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC). This biannual program by BCEF allows up to $5,000 […]

Columbus, IN — The final Legal Aid Phone Clinic of the year in Legal Aid District 11 is set for Tuesday (Dec. 13) from 3 until 5:30 pm. The district includes Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, […]

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Health Department will hold a weekend clinic on Saturday (December 17) from 9 am until Noon at the health department office in Brookville. Flu shots for all ages will […]

Statehouse — Newly-elected local State Representatives Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) and Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) have been appointed to serve on key House committees at the Statehouse. Patterson will serve on the House Roads and Transportation Committee, […]

Decatur County, IN — The Decatur County Election Board has dismissed a complaint it had been considering against Sheriff David Durant about a print advertisement that failed to include the required disclaimer. The complaint was […]