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Get ShakIN’ during Earthquake Awareness Month in February

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Earthquakes in Indiana may seem unusual or unlikely, but the reality is the state is near two seismic zones. Both seismic zones have the potential to produce major earthquakes and many small […]

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Partisan school board races being considered at the Statehouse

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — The Indiana General Assembly is considering a bill that would let school board candidates choose a political party affiliation on the ballot. Supporters and opponents of Senate Bill 188 testified this week before […]

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Former Governor Mitch Daniels declines U.S. Senate run

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he will not run for the U.S. Senate. The Senate seat is being vacated by Republican Mike Braun, who is running for Governor next year. Daniel’s […]

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State Supreme Court will not hear second challenge to Indiana abortion law

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Supreme Court will not hear a second challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban. The ACLU filed suit on behalf of people of several faiths who say the new law […]

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Candidate filings continue leading up to the deadline

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Incumbent Westport Clerk-Treasurer Gloria Alumbaugh has filed to run again on the Republican ticket. The deadline to file candidacy paperwork for this year’s city and town elections is Friday at Noon.

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DCCS to use President’s Day for snow make-up day

February 1, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Community Schools will hold in-person learning on Monday, February 20. The day was originally scheduled to be an off day for the President’s Day holiday, but will instead be […]

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Nora Wonning Scholarship Fund applications now being accepted

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Applications, both first year and renewal, for the Nora E. Wonning Scholarship Fund are now available online at: https://batesvilleinschools.com/bhs or www.oldenburgacademy.org. If you cannot access the scholarships online, please contact Batesville High […]

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Leising bill giving municipalities option to use federal or state floodplain mapping passes state Senate

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data has passed the Senate by a vote of 40-5. Senate […]

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Volunteers recognized at Friendship Fire Department’s annual banquet

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Friendship, IN — Several volunteers were recognized for their service at the recent Friendship Fire Department annual banquet. Brenden Jeffries and Brian Thomas were honored for five years of service; Phillip Stoegemoller and Steven Williams […]

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Two Republicans file for New Point Town Council seats

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Incumbent Freda J. Kegley is one of two Republicans to file paperwork to run for New Point Town Council in this year’s election. Also filing to run in New Point is […]

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UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory has been canceled

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

UPDATE:  The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Weather Weather Advisory. Forecasters say snow showers have exited the area, and a few lingering flurries and a dusting of snow remain possible for the rest […]

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Sheriff responds to jailhouse baptism complaint inquiries

January 31, 2023 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Sheriff Bill Meyerrose is responding to inquiries about Decatur County Detention Center programming in the wake of a recent complaint about jailhouse baptisms. In a statement, Meyerrose says the Detention Center […]

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