Local News

FSSA recently announced that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” (EBT) benefits.  Families who do not currently receive SNAP will receive an electronic benefits transfer card […]

Richmond, IN—Two Indiana Conservation Officers rescued an 11-year-old girl from drowning Friday, after she fell into the Whitewater River in Richmond, below the Weir Dam. The rescue was a result of the officers being in the […]

Statewide—Have you responded to the 2020 Census? If not, please act soon because our community depends on it.  State Representative Randy Lyness would like to remind citizens of the importance of completing the Census.  The […]

Lawrenceburg, IN—Looking for some family-friendly fun, a unique date opportunity, or maybe something to do with friends? River Cities Bike Share Program which features 30 “ready to ride” 7-speed bicycles with locking mechanisms located throughout […]

St. Leon, IN— The American Legion Post #464-St. Joseph Post is hosting a blood drive today from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm in conjunction with Hoxworth Blood Center.  Appointments are required.  So call 513.451.0910 or […]

Batesville, IN—Grace Mack, Batesville, has been selected at the 2020 Hispanic Community Advisory Committee Scholarship winner.  Mack, a 2020 Oldenburg Academy graduate, will continue her studies at Bellarmine University and study Global Languages and Cultures […]

Note: Updated with unofficial final results.  Federal/State Democratic Results Federal/State Republican Results Franklin County Democratic Results Franklin County Republican Results Decatur County Democratic Results Decatur County Republican Results Ripley County Democratic Results Ripley County Republican […]

Southeastern, IN—Today is the 30th anniversary of the June 2, 1990 tornado outbreak. 37 tornadoes touched down in Indiana, marking the busiest tornado day in the state in recorded history. 65 tornadoes in total occurred […]

St. Leon, IN—Madison Shumate recently became the 2020-2021 District XII President for Indiana FFA.  District XII consists of Jennings County, Franklin County, Milan, South Ripley, Batesville, Madison, Switzerland County, North and South Decatur, Southwestern Hanover, […]

St. Omer, IN— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Beaty Construction plans to conduct intermittent stoppages on I-74 on Thursday and Friday this week (June 4-5) near St. Omer in Decatur County. Beam setting will take […]

Osgood, IN —Ripley County Food Pantry in Osgood will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry Givaway at the Fairgrounds today from 4-6 pm or until all food is gone.  The event is a drive-thru style […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 13th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of […]