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STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that could bring an end to the state’s coronavirus public health declaration. The proposal would put administrative steps in place that have been sought by […]

STATEWIDE — State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell has announced that Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans have been named top-performing plans by SavingforCollege.com based on investment performance during the fourth quarter of 2021. CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is offering free virtual presentations to elementary schools across the state to celebrate Earth Day 2022. Every year, IDEM staff meet with students to talk […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — There was a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases reported in our area Tuesday. According to numbers released by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), Dearborn County had five new […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill that would allow only biological girls to play sports in Indiana schools was approved Tuesday by a 32-18 vote in the state Senate. The measure now heads to Governor Eric Holcomb’s […]

STATEWIDE — State Representative Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) legislation to boost local resources to fight crime and to help address jail overcrowding could soon be law. Frye, who chairs the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The year 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Ripley County Community Foundation. For over two decades the Ripley County Community Foundation has worked with local governments, citizens, and organizations to […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Two area law enforcement officers have been recognized by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) for their years of service as certified drug recognition experts. Indiana State Police troopers James Herbert (pictured […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — The last day to register to vote or to transfer your registration is Monday, April 4, 2022, by 4 pm in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office. You may also register to vote […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN —  Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN 06) is reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He says it is heartbreaking to see what is happening to the Ukrainian people. “But I think the United […]

STATEWIDE — A total of three new COVID-19 cases were reported in the area on Monday, as the daily number of confirmed cases continues to drop here and around the state. Dearborn County had two […]