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Statehouse — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement Tuesday evening in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2021 State of the State address: “Tonight Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and […]

Statewide — Governor Eric J. Holcomb addressed the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday as he virtually delivered his 2021 State of the State. The Governor focused on how to seize the challenges presented by the pandemic […]

Osgood, IN — On Tuesday morning around 6:15 am, Ripley County Communications received a report of a vehicle rollover crash involving a fire truck. The crash occurred on Brownstown Road west of the intersection with […]

Osgood, IN — The Millhousen Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by Decatur County Communications to a report of a shed fire around 3 am Tuesday morning on Brownstown Road. Due to the location, the Napoleon […]

With U.S. traffic congestion costing U.S. drivers $88 billion in 2019 but driving reduced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States to […]

Statewide — Indiana Humanities will offer more than $215,000 in grants in 2021, continuing to provide opportunities for smaller rapid-response funding and larger grants that support innovative and collaborative public humanities programs. The statewide nonprofit […]

Oldenburg, IN — Oldenburg water rates will be increased on January 31 to cover the increase from the Town of Batesville. The Batesville Water and Gas Utility provides water to the Batesville area and natural gas […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 2,756 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday. A total of 595,436 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens issued a letter on Tuesday to explain her role in attending the rally in Washington D.C. on January 6. In the letter, Deddens explains that she along […]

Batesville, IN — The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone age 70 and older. Register and schedule your appointment by clicking here or call 2-1-1. If you need help scheduling your appointment, contact your Margaret […]

Statewide —  this year the 2021 Indiana Military Veterans Legislative Day will be held virtually. This is a bipartisan event sponsored by State Representative John Bartlett and Senator Mark Messmer. The event will be held […]

Versailles, IN — Versailles Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Main Street in Versailles on Monday. Two patients were transported to the hospital for treatment […]