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SIEOC to distribute hygiene and cleaning items

May 12, 2021 Tom Snape

Aurora, IN — Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation (SIEOC) is using CARES Act Federal Relief Funds to purchase and distribute hygiene and essential home cleaning kits. These items will be distributed on the next two […]

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Work search requirement reinstated by Governor’s executive order

May 12, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN  — Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order requiring Hoosiers to look for work if they want to keep their state unemployment benefits. As expected, the Governor reinstated the work search requirement […]

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Purdue students strongly encouraged to get COVID vaccine

May 12, 2021 Tom Snape

West Lafayette, IN — Students at Purdue University are being encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine before the fall semester. Purdue President Mitch Daniels says those who decide not to get the shot will be […]

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Council expected to approve KDF funding next month; votes to boost hourly EMS pay

May 12, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to help with funding for the $4.4 Million Kids Discovery Factory building renovation and expansion project. Plans call for educational exhibits and […]

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Franklin and Decatur counties under a Frost Advisory from 2 until 9 am Wednesday

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Wilmington, OH — The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 am until 9 am Wednesday for Franklin and Decatur counties. Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. Frost could […]

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Three people injured in Osgood wreck

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Osgood, IN — Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a one-vehicle crash on US 421 just north of Osgood. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle flipped several times, which caused injuries to 27-year-old […]

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Batesville City Council suspends rules, adopts ARP-related ordinance on first reading

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council voted last night to approve an ordinance that creates a fund to hold money the city would receive from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan. Mayor Mike Bettice says […]

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Over 600 additional Hoosiers diagnosed with COVID-19

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that 607 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. A total of 4,587,006 doses of the coronavirus have […]

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41st Annual Indiana Sheriff’s Association Youth Leadership Camp set for June, July

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will be celebrating their 41st Annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Youth Leadership Camp will be held in June and July again this year. There will be two camp sessions […]

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UPDATE: Austin man dies following car vs. train collision

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

UPDATE:  Dawson Vest passed away Tuesday at a Louisville, KY hospital from injuries suffered in the collision. Crothersville, IN — At approximately 6:30 pm Monday evening, the Indiana State Police began investigating a car versus […]

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Indiana House and Senate override Governor’s veto of Senate Enrolled Act 5

May 11, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — City and county health departments around Indiana will have to consult with elected leaders before public health orders can be issued. County commissioners and city councils in the Hoosier state would have […]

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Medical issues may to be blame in man’s death

May 10, 2021 Tom Snape

Sunman, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was found Saturday morning at a home on North County Road 800 East in the Sunman area. The […]

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