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Today is a Beat the Peak day for SEI REMC

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Versailles, IN —South Eastern Indiana REMC would like to remind customers that today is a “Beat the Peak” day from 5 to 8 pm. Beat the Peak is a voluntary program of Southeastern Indiana REMC […]

IU East names Spring 2020 Dean’s List

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Richmond, IN — At Indiana University East, outstanding undergraduate academic achievement is recognized by naming students who take 12 or more credit hours and complete the semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or […]

IU East names Spring 2020 Chancellor’s List

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Richmond, IN— At Indiana University East, full-time students with outstanding academic achievement are recognized by being named to the Chancellor’s List, the highest semester-based academic achievement that students can attain. The following is the spring 2020 […]

Railroad overpass in Columbus to open today

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Columbus, IN— INDOT Contractors plans to switch S.R. 46 EB traffic to its new configuration at the railroad overpass in Columbus between 8 a.m. and noon today, weather permitting. At that time eastbound traffic will […]

Three juveniles in custody after gun theft and vandalism reported

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Three juveniles were taken into custody after two windows were damaged at Columbus East High School and a stolen handgun was reportedly discharged inside a Columbus cemetery early Sunday morning. Around 5:30 am, security camera […]

ISDH documents 523 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

June 26, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 523 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. A total of 43,655 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 444,252 tests have been […]

Local News

Nebraska-based Great Plains Communications to acquire Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (ETC)

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Blair, NE – Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network touching 11 states, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire […]

ISP needs help identifying man

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Versailles, IN—Trooper with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post are attempting to identify the persons seen in the pictures at right in reference to a theft/fraud investigation. The individuals may possibly be from the Dearborn County […]

Line your business and home with stars and stripes

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN —The City of Batesville, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Batesville Main Street are once again encouraging all area businesses and residents to decorate patriotic to celebrate July 4.

243 lives saved with area blood donation

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—WRBI and Hoxworth Blood Center held a Blood Drive on Tuesday. The goal for the event was 69 blood units, and Hoxworth was able to collect 81 units, which is the highest amount collected. […]

Governor announces relief for renters

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide —On Wednesday during the Covid-19 press briefing, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay […]

RCCF awards additional COVID-19 Grants locally

June 25, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—The Ripley County Community Foundation is continuing to award COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants as local businesses and organizations get back on their feet. The recent recipients of this grant are as follows: *The Ripley County Economic […]