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Area under an increased fire danger today

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — The National Weather Service says Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties are under an increased fire danger today. Forecasters say northeast winds will be around 10 to 20 mph with gusts upwards of […]

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Several contested races dot local ballots

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — It is Election Day, and there are a few contested races for local offices. In Ripley County, voters in Shelby Township will elect a trustee; four candidates are vying for three spots […]

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It is General Election Day

November 8, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers that today is General Election Day. On General Election Day, polls are open from 6 am until 6 pm local time. Hoosiers can […]

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St. Louis School 8th graders create biography pumpkins

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — St. Louis School 8th graders received a visit on All Saints Day from Weberding Carving Shop’s Tim Weberding, who assisted with the creation of the students’ biography pumpkins. Weberding’s visit was sponsored […]

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Road work continues in Batesville

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Patching, milling, and paving work continues this week in the City of Batesville. Paul H. Rohe Construction plans to work on the following streets this week: Paving Boehringer Street from Park to Eastern […]

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Batesville’s Holly Jolly Holidays Parade and Tree Lighting set for December 2

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Batesville Main Street are co-hosting the 12th Annual Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Friday, December 2 in downtown Batesville, rain […]

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Car flips into trees, catches fire

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — A car flipped and went into some trees at the intersection of Blue Creek and Prophet roads in Franklin County Saturday night. The car was fully engulfed when Brookville and Sunman […]

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Prepare now during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

  Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb has declared November 7 through 13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages Hoosiers to plan ahead, gather resources, and be ready for winter […]

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BMS to host Veterans Day program

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The students and staff at Batesville Middle School (BMS) will host a Veterans Day program in the main gym on Friday, November 11 starting at 9 am. Veterans may start arriving at […]

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Columbus man charged with making false complaint against ISP-Versailles trooper

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Columbus, IN — A 38-year-old Columbus man was recently charged with false reporting after making false allegations against an Indiana State Trooper. In September 2022, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began an investigation […]

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High winds lead to downed trees, power lines on Saturday

November 7, 2022 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — High winds caused some problems around the area on Saturday. There were a number of calls to Franklin County dispatch for downed trees blocking roads. A tree was reported down on a […]

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ICYMI: Merkel new Ripley County Chamber Executive Director

November 5, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Brandi Merkel comes to the chamber from Jac-Cen-Del Schools, where she served the past several years as athletic secretary. Merkel […]

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