Local News

Statewide— While there are presently no known cases of COVID-19 among staff or offenders housed at Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facilities, the previously announced suspension of visitations at specific prison locations has been extended […]

Greensburg, IN—The Decatur County Health Department is suggesting that area businesses post a warning sign on doors to help against the spread of the coronavirus.  Though there are no reported cases in the County or […]

Southeastern, IN—Several area hospitals have issued visitor restrictions in response to the COVID-19 cases in the State.  Decatur County Memorial Hospital is asking that all visitors must enter through the main entrance only located on the […]

Greensburg, IN—Centerpoint Energy, formerly Vectren, will have Davis Street closed between South Broadway Street and South Ireland Street from the morning of Friday, March 13 through Saturday, March 14 in the afternoon. Please avoid the […]

Brownstown, IN—Indiana State Police Detectives arrested a Brownstown man on felony charges as a result of the investigation into a shooting that took place at a residence on March 4. The investigation by Indiana State […]

Greensburg, IN —The Decatur County Democratic Party held a caucus on Tuesday evening to elect several precinct committee positions.  Results of the caucus for party officers are: Mimi Pruett (Chair) Ben Tylka (Vice-Chair) Wendy Whitehead […]

Brookville, IN—Sheriff Peter Cates and Major Gregory Mehlbauer have announced the appointment of Franklin County’s newest sheriff’s deputy, Bryce Jenkins. Deputy Jenkins, who is originally from Liberty Indiana, is a 2014 graduate of Union County […]

Brookville, IN—The Brookville Library is hosting an Early Childhood Literacy Fair on Saturday, March 14 from 10-2 pm. The Cincinnati Museum Center will be bringing Dinosaur Fossils for the kids to dig up, there will […]

Cedar Grove, IN—Late Saturday morning, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash.  Deputies arrived to scene on U.S. 52 and 2nd Street in Cedar Grove. Through […]

North Vernon, IN—Legal Aid is hosting a free legal clinic for the Jennings County community members on Tuesday, March 17 from 3 – 5 pm at the Jennings County Public Library.

Caanan, IN—The National Geographic Society named Silas Eaton, a 5th grader at Canaan Community Academy as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest will be […]

Batesville, IN—The City of Batesville held a swearing-in ceremony on Monday evening between the Batesville Board of Works meeting and the City Council meeting.  The three newest full-time firemen are from left to right Lucas […]