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Statewide—A unanimous recommendation by the Indiana Republican State Committee Rules Committee was made regarding the upcoming 2020 Indiana Republican State Convention. Currently, the Indiana Republican Party’s first goal is to continue to host an in-person […]

Snapped poles and tangled power lines over a battered landscape of downed trees are the usual challenges lineworkers face after severe weather strikes – but the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s […]

Brookville, IN — RedLife Church is ready to serve the hungry and those in need in Franklin County on Saturday from 10 am-noon. If you or you know someone is in need please come to […]

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.  A total of 10,154 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.  To date, 54,785 tests have […]

Versailles, IN—The Ripley County Health Department has created a “cheat sheet” on how to continue handling the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Health Department reminds everyone that they should be: Washing your hands frequently Covering your mouth […]

Greensburg, IN—Decatur County Clerk Adina Roberts is urging Decatur County residents to please sign up to work the polls for the 2020 Primary election on June 2.  The Election Committee is in need of both […]

Statewide—During Governor Holcomb’s daily press conference on Thursday, Commissioner Payne with the Office of Workforce Development announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) program, which pays an additional $600 weekly amount to those eligible for […]

Madison, IN—The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating Travis Edward Bailey, 25, of Commiskey.  Bailey was last known by officials to be near the intersection of 750 N and […]

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 […]