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DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan has accepted Decatur County’s plan to become a vote center county. “I am proud to see another Indiana county offer choice and flexibility to voters […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The sale of the Shell Building (pictured) on Merkel Road has been delayed. IKIO LED Lighting of Indianapolis received a 10-year tax abatement from Batesville City Council last month, with the sale […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Janet Howell has filed to run for Decatur County Clerk in the May 3 Republican primary election. Howell has worked in the Clerk’s Office as a Deputy Clerk since February 2009. […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — There were no injuries reported when a tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday around 2:30 pm on State Road 129 near County Road 800 South near Versailles. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, (pictured) is recovering at home after becoming re-infected with COVID-19, the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday. Box tested positive through a rapid test on […]

VERSAILLES, IN — The annual Tyson Library Bookmark Contest is now open. Entries are being accepted from any child preschool-aged through grade 12. Each design should be about Tyson Library, books, or the fun and […]

STATEHOUSE — Another showdown over vaccine requirements appears to be on the way at the Statehouse. Republican lawmakers began the 2022 legislative session Tuesday by fast-tracking a proposal to ban mandates in Indiana. House Speaker […]

SEYMOUR, IN — Indiana State Police Master Trooper Randel Miller and K-9 Jinx conducted two traffic stops on I-65 in Jackson County on Monday that led to the discovery of multiple types of illegal drugs. […]

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health has made several changes to testing operations due to high demand and a national shortage of rapid test kits. Effective immediately, rapid tests at state and local health […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health welcomed the first baby of the New Year on New Year’s Day. Drake Michael Schomber arrived at 6:50 pm on January 1, six days before his due date. He was […]

GREENSBURG, IN — The new year brought big changes to the Greensburg/Decatur County (GDC) Chamber of Commerce. After being under the same logo and brand for more than a decade, the GDC Chamber now looks […]

OSGOOD, IN — The Indiana Department of Health and Indiana National Guard will conduct a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic Wednesday through Saturday from Noon until 8 pm each day at the Ripley County Fairgrounds […]