Indianapolis, In. —A bill sponsored by Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising that would help eliminate harmful plants in Indiana has passed the Senate unanimously. House Enrolled Act 1492 would add common waterhemp, tall waterhemp, […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising met with YMCA representatives from Henry County, Decatur County, and Southeastern, located in Batesville, at the Statehouse.  The group discussed legislation moving through the General Assembly.

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 55 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award, recognizing their commitment to Indiana agriculture. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be […]

Brookville, In. — The Franklin County Antique Machinery Club, Inc. will the 2019 Swap Meet at the fairgrounds on April 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tractor parts or farm-related items only. No firearms. For more […]

Batesville, In. — As the price of gas rises due to seasonal additives, refinery issues could force prices even higher. Senior petroleum analyst Patrick Dehaan says major issues including fires at two facilities are expected to put […]

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County officials have passed a new ordinance that will allow the sheriff to ticket vehicles operating overweight between April 1, 2019 and August 31, 2019. The ordinance says it is unlawful to […]

Batesville, In. — March 19th is the day when sport lovers get their pencils out, print off their brackets and brainstorm for the NCAA March Madness tournaments. According to ESPN, during 2017 March Madness, 70 million brackets were […]

Versailles, In. — An outdoor shed was destroyed by fire Sunday morning in the Versailles area. Firefighters from the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department found the shed that housed a furnace fully involved in the 3200 block of […]

Sunman, In. — The Sunman American Legion will host a Lenten Fish Dinner in the big hall Friday, March 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Dine-in for a free will offering or get a carry out for […]

Sunman, In. — The Sunman town council meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21 will be moved to the Sunman Elementary School cafeteria at 6 p.m.

Milan, In.— The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that contractors will close one lane of State Road 129 north of Milan in Ripley County for approximately one week beginning on or after April 1 to […]

Millhousen, In. — The Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department invites the public to a series all you can eat fish dinners. The dinners will be held on March 22 & April from 5 to 8 p.m. at […]