Local News

Statewide— The proactive efforts by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) to prioritize its tax refund fraud and identity theft prevention program has resulted in a drastic halt in increased fraud attempts as a result […]

Cross Plains, IN—The National Weather Service has confirmed a third tornado touch down in Southeastern Ripley County in Cross Plains.   The tornado, an EF-0, damaged trees as well as caused rood damage to homes and […]

Southeastern Indiana and Decatur County REMCs understands that many of its members are struggling financially at this time. Both REMCs are suspending non-payment disconnects for the month of April 2020. It is strongly encouraged that […]

Statewide—American Red Cross–Indiana Region has announced that it will be hosting virtual opportunities for volunteers interested in disaster response.  In response to COVID-19 concerns, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross has shifted its […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 611 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.  A total of 9,542 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.  To date, 51,115 tests have […]

Batesville, IN—The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is gathering business information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for a link to the survey and please complete the survey by Monday, April, 20.    

Brookville, IN—The United Way and the Franklin County Community Foundation are actively fundraising for COVID-19 Relief.  Now more than ever, the community must step up to help neighbors. It is anticipated that the needs will […]

Greensburg, IN—The Decatur County Commissioners announced on Wednesday that they have extended the local Ordinance 200-04 on the Orange Travel Status and business closures through April 23 at 8 am.  There are no changes in […]

Brookville, IN—In response to the emerging needs of businesses being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Program Fund was established in the Franklin County Community Foundation. Funding for this has been […]

Batesville, IN—On Monday, April 13, Margaret Mary Health began in-house COVID-19 testing.  The testing is performed on the same analyzer as our Flu A/B and Strep A testing and will allow for results within a […]

Brookville, IN—The Franklin County Health Department announced receiving two new positive cases for COVID-19, bringing Franklin County’s total to 75.  Both new cases are adults.  Health officials also reported that one more patient has been […]

Statewide— Indiana residents who need help feeding their families during the COVID-19 pandemic will have greater access to assistance from food banks and pantries through a Disaster Household Distribution program approved by the USDA Food […]