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Statewide — College education majors and high school seniors in Indiana who are considering teaching for a career should apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. The scholarship is good for up to $7,500 […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 20,927 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend. A total of 425,434 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To […]

Batesville, IN —Kiwanis Student Leadership Association’s (KSLA) Festival of Lights is going to look a little different this year.  After much consideration, KSLA decided that it would be safer to have a drive-thru version outside […]

Statewide — Duke Energy has more than $460,000 dedicated to its Indiana customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from corporate contributions and customer donations. Duke Energy works […]

Versailles, IN — Sunday afternoon the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for the report of smoke filling the attic of a residence on State Road 129. Upon arrival, firefighters report that smoke was found […]

Statewide —Happy Birthday, Indiana! Today marks 204 years since Indiana became the 19th state.  The Indiana Territorial Capitol was in Vincennes (Knox County), but in 1813 was moved to Corydon (Harrison County), closer to the […]

Batesville, IN — If you are looking for a unique Christmas experience, stop by the Batesville Historic Center on George Street to check out the All Aboard! Train exhibit. The hours are from 10 am […]

Statewide — Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-50 to curtail elective in-patient surgeries and implement targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. The […]

Connersville, IN — The Whitewater Valley Railroad (WWVRR) regrets to inform passengers that all Polar Express trains scheduled for Sunday, December 13, Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19 have been canceled. If you are […]

Statewide – The Indiana School Boards Association announced its priorities for the upcoming 2021 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. ISBA’s number one agenda item is to maintain and support full funding for public […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 6,604 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Thursday. A total of 404,935 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Decatur County Communications, Franklin County Dispatch, and the Batesville Police Department have all verified that the “boom” and shaking people have reported hearing and/or feeling in Southeastern Indiana today are from the New Point Quarry […]