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FCSO issues fraudulent check and money order alert

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents about possible fraudulent transactions taking place through online merchandise sales. Deputies are investigating several incidents in which items, including vehicles, are being purchased with […]

UPDATE: Two juveniles suffer burns, smoke inhalation in overnight house fire

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — Two juveniles were taken to Margaret Mary Health for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation after a large fire destroyed a home near Osgood overnight (pictured). It happened on the 1,000 […]

Multiple departments battle large house fire near Osgood

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — Multiple area departments were called to a large house fire overnight at 1082 West County Road 500 North near Osgood. Firefighters arriving on the scene found large flames which forced crews […]

Batesville Council approves updates to land use portion of city ordinance book

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council this week passed an ordinance updating the land usage portion of the city ordinance manual. The vote concludes a lengthy process to update the code and create necessary changes. […]

Man accused of neglecting animals free on bond; due back in court next week

August 12, 2022 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — A Decatur County man accused of neglecting animals is free on bond. Seventy-year-old James Hamilton is facing three Class A misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to an Animal after close to 300 […]

Meckley to be sentenced later this month after pleading guilty to child molesting

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — A Brookville man accused of molesting three teenage girls will avoid a jury trial on child molestation charges after pleading guilty. Jesse Meckley was arrested in Franklin County in September 2020 […]

IREAD-3 results indicate nearly 1 in 5 3rd graders not yet reading proficiently

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released results from the 2021-2022 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment, which show that nearly one in five Hoosier students has not mastered foundational […]

Batesville leaders taking comments on whether or not to dissolve city court

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council wants to hear from residents about whether operating the city court is still viable. There have been discussions about a possible dissolution, which legally can only take place the […]

BHS awarded two grants to improve student outcomes

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Two separate grants awarded to Batesville High School (BHS) this summer through the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will provide both immediate and long-term benefits to local students through career readiness programs […]

Richmond Police Officer shot, critically wounded during traffic stop

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Richmond, IN — Indiana State Police detectives, at the request of Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt, are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a Richmond Police Officer in very critical condition. Wednesday evening at approximately […]

Dearborn County Retired Teachers Foundation awards Educator Grants

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

Dearborn County, IN — The Dearborn County Retired Teachers Foundation (DCRTF) has awarded seven grants to 10 teachers at Dearborn County schools. DCRTF received help funding the grants from the Betty McLaughlin Endowment, Civista Bank, […]

Jennings Prosecutor finds no criminal acts following ISP probe into inmate death

August 11, 2022 Tom Snape

North Vernon, IN — Jennings County Prosecutor Brian Belding says there were no criminal acts committed by Jennings County Jail staff in the death of an inmate in late May, but a report from Indiana […]