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Amrhein receives Sagamore of the Wabash

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The first superintendent of the Franklin County Community School Corporation was recently presented with the state’s highest honor. Ray Amrhein received the Sagamore of the Wabash from State Senator Jeff Raatz […]

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Sunman Community Park upgrades delayed until mid-September

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

SUNMAN, IN — Upgrades to the Sunman Community Park have been delayed. Town officials say because of product shipping delays, new equipment and repairs have been pushed back to the middle of September. Last month, […]

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FCSO, BPD taking part in “Drive Sober” Labor Day enforcement blitz

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department are warning residents against drinking and driving. Both agencies are taking part in the national Drive […]

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ARPA funds available to Decatur County organizations harmed by the pandemic

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Decatur County Council and the Decatur County Community Foundation have partnered to administer funding given to the county by the federal government. The purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]

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Franklin County will no longer receive ambulance support from Fayette County

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Franklin County Commissioners heard this week from 9-1-1 Supervisor Jon Hundley that Fayette County will no longer provide ambulance support to Franklin County. None of the counties surrounding Franklin County are able […]

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Another grim COVID-19 milestone in Indiana

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that 5,037 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That’s the highest number seen in Indiana since January 10. Locally, Dearborn County reported 50 new cases; […]

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Greensburg Schools converting to online instruction for 14 days

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Community School Corporation will switch to online instruction starting Monday, August 30. In a notification to parents and guardians, Superintendent Tom Hunter writes student and staff absenteeism continues to grow […]

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Sunman man facing charges in Madison after alleged theft, pursuit

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

MADISON, IN — A Sunman resident is facing a long list of charges after a reported theft and pursuit last weekend in Jefferson County. Madison Police say officers responding to a theft-in-progress call at Walmart […]

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Purdue Pete voted “creepiest” mascot in national survey

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

WEST LAYETTE, IN — Purdue Pete is not receiving a “Boiler Up” outside of West Lafayette, according to a national survey on college mascots. Promotional company Quality Logo Products identified 128 mascots from schools with […]

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Moore chosen by Decatur County GOP to fill township board vacancy

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Joni Moore has been picked to fill the vacancy on the Washington Township Board left by the departure of Leon Johnson. Moore was selected by the Decatur County Republican precinct committee […]

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Rising Sun man killed in two-vehicle crash

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

OHIO COUNTY, IN — A Rising Sun man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in rural Ohio County Tuesday morning. Indiana State Police say 63-year-old Leo Philpot of Vevay was westbound in a UTV on […]

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Five new COVID-19 deaths in the area as cases continue to spike

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 3,641 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, as cases continue to spike around the state and country. The number of cases around Southeastern Indiana […]

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