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 […]

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 […]