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Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz was at the Schilling Center in Brookville Wednesday.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz (D) was in Brookville Wednesday night.

Sponsored by the Franklin and Fayette county […]

Keeping warm outside this winter may not be easy, but it is much more difficult without a winter coat.

You can assist local children in staying warm this winter with “Coats for Kids.” United Way […]

Crash survivor Sarah Panzau will share her story with South Dearborn students Thursday.
A survivor of a drunk-driving accident will tell her story to South Dearborn High School students on Thursday afternoon.
Sarah Panzau […]

Batesville Aviation Services owner Charles “Shorty” Whittington speaks at the Farm-City Banquet.

The 54th Annual Batesville Farm-City Banquet took place at the Batesville Middle School Commons on Tuesday night.

Current students and their parents […]

Corn yields could hit record highs statewide and around the nation, according to a crop report released by the U.S. […]

Property taxes from homeowners are due Tuesday.

While many pay via their mortgage company, some can pay today at their local treasurer’s office or by mail.

If paying by mail, make sure the post office […]

The Salvation Army Service Extension of Ripley County is preparing for its Red Kettle campaign.

The seasonal program raises money to assist local families through donations.

As part of the Red Kettle campaign, friendly volunteers […]

Snow on the rooftop of the WRBI studios Tuesday morning.

Update 11/12 5:50 a.m.

Last night’s snowfall will not go down in the history books, as most residents are waking up to see […]

A military veteran put the brakes on an attempted burglary Monday morning, according to North Vernon Police.

Authorities were notified of an alleged burglary in progress at the North Vernon VFW around 5:00 a.m. […]

The Indiana Manufacturers Association is creating a group insurance trust through which members with two to 50 employees can offer health insurance and drug coverage to their workers.

The Trust will be administered with the […]