Local News

BRIGHT, IN — Although the Bright Community Festival is canceled this year, the traditional Saturday parade will take place. The Bright Area Business Association will host the 31st annual Bright Parade on July 30 at […]

VERSAILLES, IN — A Crowdfunding campaign aimed at developing a music and entertainment space on the Courthouse Square in Versailles has surpassed its goal with plenty of days to spare. Last month, Lt. Gov. Suzanne […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Angie Harmeyer is stepping down as Southeastern Indiana YMCA Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Harmeyer has been with the Y for 21 years, including the past 11 as its CEO. “I […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate in May remained unchanged from the previous month, holding steady at 2.2%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). By comparison, the national unemployment rate in May […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), in partnership with Conexus Indiana, has announced the sixth round of awards totaling nearly $4 million in Manufacturing Readiness Grants to 43 Indiana businesses, supporting a […]

COLUMBUS, IN — Local Congressman Greg Pence (R-06)  is recovering from a heart procedure over the weekend. According to the Congressman’s office, Pence was experiencing minor chest discomfort. “I want to take this opportunity to […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Decatur County’s Health Officer says the county is experiencing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks. Dr. Mary McCullough says there have been three known super spreader events […]

BATESVILLE, IN —  A new closure date has been set for the State Road 229 pipe replacement project in downtown Batesville. Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company now plans to close S.R. […]

MILAN, IN — Genesis: Pathways to Success, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation, launched its first summer camp last week, the “Kids Building Bikes Camp.” This camp is the first to kick off […]

MILAN, IN — A Sunman man was flown to the hospital from a motorcycle accident that happened on State Road 350 in Milan around 8 pm Saturday. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says 71-year-old Jerry Ryan […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — We can enjoy seasonal temperatures for one more day before the heat returns Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service says Wednesday will be the most uncomfortable and possibly stormy day of […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Susan and the late Dennis Wilson were named the newest members of Decatur County Community Foundation’s Stephen Decatur Society at the Foundation’s recent annual meeting. Established in 2001, the Stephen Decatur Society […]