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Indiana’s jobless rate up slightly in October

November 21, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate in October stands at 3.0%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s up from 2.8% in September. By comparison, the national unemployment rate in October stands at […]

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Fifth graders invited to take part in Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

November 21, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Fifth-grade students across the state are being encouraged to enter the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest Indiana State Police and the U.S. Department of Justice are teaming up to promote the contest. […]

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IDOH: Smart use of antibiotics leads to best care

November 19, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating many common and more serious bacterial infections, but improper use of these medications can lead to drug resistance that can be life-threatening. The […]

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St. Louis students visit Simon Brute College

November 19, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Three St. Louis Catholic School 8th-grade boys recently visited Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary as part of a one-day pilgrimage. Carson Hartwell, Ethan Meer, and Ayden Meyer went to Indianapolis for a […]

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Batesville National Honor Society Chapter inducts new members

November 19, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization comprised of high school juniors and seniors who exhibit accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service throughout their high school careers. […]

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11.18.2022 High School Football Scores and Coach Interview

November 18, 2022 Annie Nunley

Coach Interview East Central Coach Jake Meiners, along with players Josh Ringer, Ryan Brotherton, and Cole Burton, talked with WRBI’s Jerry Stenger and Rob Moorhead, following their team’s Semi-State victory! Area Scores Class 4A Regional […]

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Batesville native Bedel receives Bayh-Lugar Government Leader Award

November 18, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Batesville native and Indiana Destination Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Elaine Bedel received the 2022 Indiana Chamber Bayh-Lugar Government Leader Award on Wednesday at the Indiana Chamber’s 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. The […]

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Local law enforcement among agencies awarded grants to curb dangerous driving

November 18, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $5.7 million in grant funding to more than 200 police departments around the state for enhanced traffic enforcement. Departments will use the funding to conduct […]

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St. Anthony Live Nativity living on 36 years strong

November 18, 2022 Tom Snape

Morris, IN — St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church will host their 36th annual Live Nativity from 5 to 9 pm on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10. This free community event is open […]

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BMPL’s Evergreen system going through maintenance this weekend

November 18, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Memorial Public Library’s Evergreen system is down through this weekend for maintenance. “The library will still be open but it will be a little bit different because we won’t be […]

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Sunman-Dearborn continues to see Strategic Plan alignment and progress

November 18, 2022 Tom Snape

St. Leon, IN — Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation approved a new five-year strategic plan in June, 2022. The school is already seeing progress towards the goals and objectives as well as significant alignment. The plan […]

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Felon pleads guilty, receives 16 years for firearm possession

November 17, 2022 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — An Indianapolis man was handed a 16-year sentence in Decatur Circuit Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to being a Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Level 4 Felony) as […]

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