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One person hospitalized after two-vehicle collision in Ripley County

May 25, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Several agencies responded to a two-vehicle accident in the area of County Road 800 South and Benham Road in Ripley County just before 8:00 Tuesday morning. One of the vehicles was […]

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Area sees noticeable improvement in April jobless rates

May 25, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — All four area counties saw a big drop in unemployment rates in April. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Franklin and Decatur counties checked in at 1.8 % while Ripley […]

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Governor directs flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Texas school shooting victims

May 25, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags across Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of Tuesday’s mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, TX. Per President Biden’s order, […]

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Memorial service to honor fallen Sheriff set for Sunday

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office will host a memorial service to remember fallen Sheriff Salvatore Frank “Tudie” Navarra on Sunday, May 29 at 4 pm. Sheriff Navarra died while pursuing a […]

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Local sorority awards scholarship, announces return of popular event

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently awarded a scholarship to Batesville High School senior Courtney Chambers. She is the daughter of Denise and Steve Chambers of Batesville and plans […]

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Bicentennial banner now on display at Decatur County Courthouse

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The official banner of the Greensburg/Decatur County Bicentennial is now on display on the north side of the Decatur County Courthouse. Installation of the banner took place Monday, and officially begins the Bicentennial […]

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Eight BHS graduating seniors awarded 2022 BCEF scholarships

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2022 scholarships to Batesville High School (BHS) graduates. These scholarship awards totaled $29,000, according to BCEF executive director […]

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Bridge project begins June 1 on S.R. 62 over Laughery Creek near Friendship

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. plans to begin work next week on a $2.5 million superstructure replacement project at the State Road 62 bridge over Laughery Creek […]

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IDOE launches 2nd phase of statewide COVID-19 relief spending dashboard

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released the second phase of the statewide COVID-19 relief school spending dashboard. The newest update to the dashboard reflects the categories of spending that are […]

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Versailles State Park worker named state Field Employee of the Year

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — A worker at Versailles State Park recently received the Indiana State Park’s Field Employee of the Year Award. Nick Schutte was honored for his wide range of trade skills including mower maintenance […]

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Greensburg student wins Congressional art competition

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — A Greensburg High School student took 1st place in Indiana’s 6th District annual Art Competition. Malana Kramer was chosen as the winner of the competition, according to Congressman Greg Pence (R-Columbus). Kramer’s […]

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Man sentenced to 26 years after pleading guilty to drug dealing

May 24, 2022 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A North Vernon man was sentenced to a total of 26 years after he pleaded guilty Monday in Decatur Circuit Court to drug charges. Tyler Hahn entered the plea to Dealing […]

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