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Primary Filing Deadline Next Friday

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Major party candidates for local offices – except judicial – have until Noon on Friday, February 6 to file a declaration of candidacy with the county election board for the May 5, […]

Franklin County Phone Scam Reported

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents of yet another phone scam. This one involves scammers calling and sometimes spoofing the sheriff’s office phone number and claiming to be deputies, and telling […]

Y Staff Recognized for Exceptional Service

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Three Southeastern Indiana YMCA staff members were recognized with the YMCA S.O.A.R. Award (Service and Outstanding Achievement Recognition) during the January meeting of the YMCA Board of Directors. The award honors staff […]

Decatur Co. Receives Recovery Funds

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – FEMA has approved over $4 million in federal grants to help Indiana recover from last year’s severe storms, tornadoes and floods. Decatur County will share $444,000 with Warrick and Vanderburg counties to be […]

BMPL Provides Hub Update

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Construction on the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s Arts and Innovation Hub is proceeding on schedule and on budget, according to library director Kim Porter. “Everything is going great right now. Drywall is […]

Local News

SEI READI Unveils Arts, Culture Plan

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – SEI READI, Inc. is announcing the launch of Southeastern Indiana’s 10-year Arts & Culture Plan, a new strategy empowering artists and creative organizations to take a larger role in keeping the region […]

Out-of-State Burglary Ring Suspect Arrested in Franklin County

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – A woman has been arrested in Franklin County and is facing a felony charge in connection with an out-of-state burglary ring. Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp says 29-year-old Alison Lopez of Queens […]

Sports Daily Digest January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026 Tom Snape

Class 3A #2 Greensburg rolled over Lawrenceburg 69-34 in girls basketball last night. And Hauser got past North Decatur 53-51. We have a girls/boys basketball doubleheader tonight on the Sports Voice. Jac-Cen-Del visits South Ripley […]

Storm Aid, Senate Action, Stadium Push

January 30, 2026 Brent Lee

Federal disaster aid, health care legislation, a police shooting ruling, and a high-profile stadium proposal are among the major developments across Indiana. FEMA Approves Millions for Storm Recovery Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more […]

In Memoriam: Gene White 1935-2026

January 29, 2026 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – Gene White, one of the key members of the legendary 1954 state champion Milan basketball team, passed away last Saturday in Franklin, where he lived since 1985. After graduating from Milan High […]

Neighborhood Bridges Launched in FCCSC

January 29, 2026 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – Neighborhood Bridges, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports direct local giving in partnership with school leaders, has launched its 67th “Gateway for Kindness” in the Franklin County Community School Corporation (FCCSC). The decision […]

Proposals Sought for Dillsboro Property

January 29, 2026 Tom Snape

(Dillsboro, IN) – The Dillsboro Redevelopment Commission, in partnership with One Dearborn Economic Development, is officially accepting proposals from qualified buyers and developers for the purchase and redevelopment of 12827 Lenover Street in Dillsboro (pictured). […]