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Drive-through dog and cat vaccination clinic set for Saturday in Metamora

October 8, 2021 Tom Snape

METAMORA, IN — The Franklin County Humane Society will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday (October 9) from 1:30 until 3:30 pm at Metamora Gateway Park, which is located at […]

Judge upholds special session law; dispute expected to end up in IN Supreme Court

October 8, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A Marion County judge has upheld a state law that allows the Indiana General Assembly to call itself into special session during a public emergency. Governor Eric Holcomb challenged the law several […]

Two new COVID-related deaths reported in Southeastern Indiana

October 8, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health on Thursday reported 2,326 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, including one each in Ripley and Dearborn counties. Ripley County reported 15 new cases; Dearborn County had […]

Boys Soccer Sectional Semifinal Recaps

October 7, 2021 Annie Nunley

Boys Soccer Sectional Semifinal Recaps Oldenburg 2, Greenwood Christian Academy 1 (6-5 PKs…heard on WRBI) In a Class 1A-44 semifinal at Southwestern Shelbyville, Oldenburg Academy, in an extended penalty kick shootout, defeated Greenwood Christian Academy […]

Rushville Tennis wins regional over Batesville, FC’s Stirn advances

October 7, 2021 Annie Nunley

At Wednesday’s Richmond Boys Tennis Regional, Rushville beat Batesville 4-1. The Bulldogs reached the finals after a 4-1 victory over the host Red Devils Tuesday. It was the 20th win of the season for the […]

Fire Chiefs, firefighters named Optimist Club “Firefighters of the Year”

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Optimist Club awarded the 2021 Firefighter of the Year jointly to all Decatur County fire chiefs and firefighters during the organization’s meeting Thursday morning at the city’s firehouse. Greensburg Assistant […]

I-74 region plans $866 million in projects to attract talent

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

INTERSTATE 74 SOUTHEAST CORRIDOR — An organization of successful cities and counties near Interstate 74 southeast of Indianapolis has submitted a funding request to the state to support $866 million in projects and programs for […]

RCCF awards Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Meredith McCreary of Batesville is the recipient of the 2021 Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. The Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Doris Brelage […]

East Central FFA teams qualify for state competition in Soils Evaluation

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

ST. LEON, IN — The East Central FFA competed in the Area One Soils Evaluation Career Development Event at the Southeast Purdue Agriculture Center in Butlerville on Wednesday, September 29. East Central’s top placing junior […]

One of Ripley County’s oldest residents passes away at 109

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

HOLTON, IN — One of Ripley County’s oldest residents has passed away. Zelpha Naylor died Tuesday at her Holton residence at the age of 109. Her passing came 68 days shy of what would have […]

Greensburg Public Safety Cookout canceled tonight due to rainy forecast

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The City of Greensburg’s Public Safety Community Cookout scheduled for tonight (Thursday) at LifeLine Wesleyan Church has been canceled due to the weather forecast. The next cookout is scheduled for October 21 […]

Investigators believe man struck, killed near Jennings/Decatur County line

October 7, 2021 Tom Snape

JENNINGS COUNTY, IN — Indiana State Police and the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office continue their joint investigation into the death of a North Vernon man. Twenty-seven-year-old Joseph Gill’s body was found last Thursday along State […]