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Columbus, IN — Even in the hardest moments, scammers find ways to take advantage. Sheriff Matt Myers with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office stated the department is humbled by the community’s outreach in response to […]

Greensburg, IN — Linemen, electricians, carpenters, mechanics, hairstylists: As the need for skilled workers in trades like these continues to grow, the Decatur County Community Foundation has been given the challenge to help grow along […]

Statewide —  This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe food handling and sanitation will help […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 5,702 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday. A total of 306,538 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Sunman, IN — Great Plains Communications (GPC), formerly Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation(ETC), reports that some of its customers have reported receiving an email message from help.it@etczone.com regarding the size of their mailbox and asking for login […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting for Megan’s Amazing Deals in Batesville. The store, owned by Megan Fitzsimmons, is located at 120 South Depot Street in The Romweber […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville will be hosting the annual Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 27 this year, but it will be different than in the past. Due to the pandemic, there […]

Statewide – Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 5% for October, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). That is down from 5.8% for September. The national rate is 6.9% for October. Indiana’s labor […]

Brookville, IN – Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lisa Hollars reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is Dec. 11, 2020. […]

Statewide — A growing number of scammers are filing claims for unemployment benefits using other people’s names and identities, according to Attorney General Curtis Hill. Over the course of 2020, he stated the Office of […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 5,606 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday. A total of 300,913 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Batesville, IN — The Indiana Department of Health and the Ripley County Health Department are partnering to hold a free clinic for COVID-19 testing in Batesville. The clinic will be held from 9 am to […]