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Areas of dense fog expected Thursday morning

May 19, 2022 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Areas of dense fog are expected across Southeastern Indiana this morning (Thursday). Some locally dense fog will also be possible, with visibilities as low as a quarter-mile. Motorists should be alert to […]

BPS’ Stoneking named IASP District 10 Elementary Principal of the Year

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville Primary School Principal Brad Stoneking has been named Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) District 10 Elementary School Principal of the Year. District 10 is made up of Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, […]

SIYMCA offering tips to keep kids safe around water during Water Safety Month

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA wants to ensure that water safety doesn’t get lost in our area’s ongoing eagerness to return to a “normal” summer. As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, […]

Leising meets with SLS National Junior Honor Society students

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with a group of National Junior Honor Society students at St. Louis Catholic School in Batesville on Monday, May 16. During her visit, Leising shared with […]

ISP Versailles Post troopers remind motorists to “Click It Or Ticket”

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, along with other agencies across Indiana, will be increasing patrols as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign prior to Memorial Day […]

EC’s Maple named IASP District 10 Middle School Principal of the Year

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

ST. LEON, IN — East Central Middle School Principal Matt Maple has been named Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) District 10 Middle School Principal of the Year. District 10 is located in Southeastern Indiana and […]

Fundraising campaign launched to honor “Voice of the 500” in Liberty

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

LIBERTY, IN — A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched to raise money for a 15- by 54-foot mural honoring Bob Jenkins in his hometown of Liberty. “The Voice Of the 500” passed away […]

More record pain at the pump across Indiana

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The average price for a gallon of gas in Indiana continues to set new records. Triple-A says the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded is now $4.52, which is up 11 […]

First Greensburg public safety cookout of the year set for Thursday evening

May 18, 2022 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The first of the 2022 City of Greensburg Public Safety Community Cookouts is set for Thursday (May 19) from 6-8 at Lifeline Wesleyan Church on Moscow Road – weather permitting. The cookouts, […]

Ripley County residents reminded about importance of disaster planning

May 17, 2022 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Ripley County Fire Chiefs Association want to remind residents about the importance of family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. […]

Two area solid waste districts receive IDEM grants

May 17, 2022 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has awarded $465,068 to 18 recipients in the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. Locally, the Southeastern Indiana Solid Waste District received $24,247, while the Dearborn […]

Batesville May Parks and Recreation meeting canceled

May 17, 2022 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 pm at the Memorial Building (132 South Main Street in Batesville) has been canceled.