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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors approved plans Tuesday to award $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Jac-Cen-Del High School junior Tracy McKittrick has been named one of Indiana’s 2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) delegates. McKittrick has earned a $10,000 Hearst Foundation scholarship and the opportunity to engage […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is launching a capital campaign to raise funds for the YMCA Community Sports Complex. This will be free and accessible for all, supporting physical and mental health in […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Redevelopment Commission meeting originally scheduled to start at 6:30 pm Thursday, December 16 has been rescheduled. The start time has been moved up one half-hour to 6 pm […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville City Council approved a tax abatement Monday night for Indianapolis-based IKIO LED Lighting to purchase the Shell Building (pictured) in the Industrial Park. It’s a ten-year, 100-percent abatement on Real and […]

STATEWIDE — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to watch for scams while finishing their holiday shopping this year. “Christmas should be about celebrating faith and family and friends,” Rokita said. “Amid each […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Longtime Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (SIRPC) Executive Director Susan Craig was recently presented with the Distinguished Hoosier Award. The award recognizes Craig’s dedication and leadership during her 40-plus year career with […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Health Department is accepting donations for the Kentucky tornado victims. Everyday items will be accepted until Noon Wednesday, then taken to the Floyd County, Indiana Emergency Management Agency […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say the hospital continues to see COVID-19 patient volumes increase heading into mid-December. The hospital is encouraging asymptomatic patients who need to be tested for Covid-19, whether […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Longtime Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office employee Diane Singer was recently recognized for her many years of service with a prestigious and statewide award. At a ceremony on December 6, Franklin County […]

OLDENBURG, IN — A locally owned transportation company is collecting items for the victims of the Mayfield, Kentucky tornado. Duane Schoettmer and his partner have a bus available to collect and transport donated items to […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Two probationary troopers who graduated from the 81st Indiana State Police Academy on December 2 reported for duty Monday at the ISP-Versailles District. The two new troopers assigned to the Versailles Post […]