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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tracking a multistate outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has sickened almost 400 people in 31 states has been traced back to red onions.  The onions include red, yellow, […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 1773 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend. A total of 67,857 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 769,0743 […]

Brookville, IN —The Franklin County Community School Corporation released a statement today saying that per Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-39, the school corporation will be making revisions to the reopening plans that allow for […]

Greensburg, IN —If you are experiencing fear of missing out and are just itching to get outdoors for some activities, why not try the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing on August 7. […]

Southeastern, Indiana –The National Weather Service Wilmington Office has compiled a list of rainfall totals for the area. Dearborn County Lawrenceburg 2.24 IN Aurora 1.86 IN Weisburg 1.39 IN Franklin County Brookville 1.44 IN Ripley […]

Columbus, IN —On Wednesday afternoon, Damion Patton, 22, of North Vernon, was taken into custody at a Columbus Hotel without incident. On July 27, Patton was involved in a foot pursuit in Jennings County where […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 970 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Wednesday. A total of 65,253 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 735, […]

Statewide— Indiana’s Child Support Program will spread the word about its support of Hoosier families this August in recognition of Child Support Awareness Month. The month-long celebration gives program coordinators an opportunity to provide information […]

Batesville, IN—As a reminder, this Saturday, August 1, is Heavy Trash Day in Batesville. Rumpke will collect 10 large items (material too large to fit in a garbage can/heavier than 75 pounds). The collection begins […]

Madison, IN — Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Festival, known as one of Indiana’s ‘Best Music Festivals’ and Madison’s annual celebration of BBQ competitions and blues music is now added to the list of festivals […]

Brookville, IN —The add-ons for the 2020 Franklin County 4-H online premium livestock auction raised an additional $37,275 for its 4-H Livestock members. This brings the unofficial total to $51,714 on 112 lots according to […]

Brookville, IN — Franklin County has had 60 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the month of July, and there are still two days left.  During the months of  April, May, and June of this […]