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Franklin County Purdue Extension Office hosting Grain Safety Awareness breakfast

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Brookville, IN—Purdue Extension Franklin County will be hosting a Learn & Go Breakfast for area producers to learn about Grain Bin Safety Awareness. The program will be held on Friday, February 21, at Merrell Grain, […]

Tickets on sale for annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—The Ripley County Community Foundation is hosting the 17th annual Women in Philanthropy Fundraiser Luncheon on Tuesday, April 28th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Doors will open at 11 AM. The luncheon will […]

Register now for Women’s Wilderness Weekend at Patoka Lake

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide—Women interested in participating in a women’s-only event at Patoka Lake to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed environment on April 24-26 have until April 10 to register. The event will start at the Patoka […]

BBB warns consumers on scams for coronavirus prevention

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Consumers need to be skeptical of emails and websites promoting coronavirus prevention products and tips. Phishing emails are unsolicited messages that request personal information or money from the intended victim and are expected to rise significantly as the […]

Local named finalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—Mr. Andy Allen of Batesville High School announced today that Erin E. Batta has been named a Finalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Erin is among approximately 15,000 finalists for 2020 from […]

Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge-A Splashing Success

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

The 2020 Special Olympics Indiana Annual Polar Plunge took place on Saturday, February 15th, at The Versailles State Park. The preliminary total of money raised at the event was over $45,000. Many awards were presented. […]

New jail to hold open house

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, IN— Decatur County Sheriff Dave Durant is inviting the community to an open house for the New Decatur County Detention Center on Tuesday, March 3 from 4 to 8 pm. The new jail is […]

State of the City address tonight in Batesville

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—Mayor Mike Bettice will present his State of the City Address on tonight at 6 pm at the Batesville Middle School Commons. He will review the City’s 2019 Finances, the 2020 Budget and include a […]

Aurora announces new city manager

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Aurora, IN—The City of Aurora has announced that Derek Walker, a native of Southeast Indiana will take over the role as the new Aurora City Manager. Walker is a Ball State graduate with a Bachelor’s […]

Whitewater Canal Trail Inc receives grant from Whitewater Valley REMC

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Liberty, IN—Whitewater Canal Trail Inc recently received $750 from the Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust. The grant will be used to build a two-mile extension to Feeder Dam Trail. Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust Board […]

Franklin County native played history in Women Suffrage movement

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, IN—Ida Husted Harper was born in Fairfield township in Franklin County, Indiana. She was an American author, journalist, columnist, and suffragist, as well as the author of a three-volume biography of suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony […]

Delays on both Eastbound and Westbound lanes of I-74

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Dearborn County —The Indiana State Police say to watch for delays on I-74 this morning in Dearborn County as a disabled commercial motor vehicle on I-74 Eastbound at exit 164- St. Leon exit, where a […]