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Ripley and Dearborn Counties—The S.R. 350 bridge is scheduled to reopen by the end of the day Tuesday. Before reopening, crews will complete approach paving and apply temporary pavement markings. The U.S. 421 closure between […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Memorial Public Library will still be hosting Story Time in the Reading Garden at 10 am.  Due to the rain, it will be held under a tent according to Executive […]

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 […]