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New record set at Versailles Pumpkin Show Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In

September 26, 2022 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — A new record was set on Saturday during the Versailles Pumpkin Show Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In. Brandon Fisk of Brookville had the biggest pumpkin at 1,709.5 pounds – shattering the previous record by […]

BCSC Board holds public hearing on additional facility improvements

September 26, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — There were no public comments during a recent preliminary 10/28 hearing conducted by the Batesville School Board. The hearing was for a $5.8 million project that includes new baseball and softball fields, […]

ORV crash in Jefferson County claims juvenile’s life

September 26, 2022 Tom Snape

Jefferson County, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident over the weekend in Jefferson County that claimed the life of a juvenile. Conservation officers were dispatched to the 1600 block […]

Gov. directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Richmond police officer

September 24, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of fallen Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton. According to the Governor’s directive, flags […]

9.23.2022 High School Football Scores and Coach Interview

September 23, 2022 Annie Nunley

Featured Scores Lawrenceburg 37, Batesville 0 East Central 48, South Dearborn 6 Franklin County 14, Greensburg 6 North Decatur 55, Rushville 14 Milan 36, Eastern Hancock 35/Overtime South Decatur 36, Cloverdale 19 Speedway 41, Connersville […]

Batesville Homecoming Parade Route

September 23, 2022 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN — The Batesville High School Homecoming Parade route map is below. The lineup for the parade begins on Columbus Avenue at 4:30 pm in front of Batesville Intermediate School. The parade will kick […]

OA holds successful “Volley for Hope”

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Oldenburg, IN — The Oldenburg Academy volleyball team’s “Volley for Hope” at the Hillenbrand Family Feldhaus Thursday night vs. Milan is being called a huge success. More than $1,600 was raised to benefit Noah Haessig […]

Enforcement of Indiana abortion law put on hold

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — A judge in Owen County on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction on Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. As a result, the new, which went into effect last week, is on hold, for now. The […]

State Road 229 project continues into Monday thanks to weather delays

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Weather delays have forced INDOT contractor Paul H. Rohe Construction to continue the milling and repaving project on State Road 229 in Batesville into early next week. The work is taking place […]

Seven local entities receive federal grants to support crime victims

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Seven local organizations were among 190 public and non-profit entities that were awarded $67 million in federal grants by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. […]

Indiana Department of Agriculture warns of harvest traffic on rural roads

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — Harvest season is here, and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today, and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway […]

Get outside with family and friends Saturday

September 23, 2022 Tom Snape

Statewide — Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year across the state. Indiana DNR says both provide unique opportunities to enjoy the state’s public lands and waters. […]