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Learn how to operate a train starting this weekend

February 20, 2020 Annie Nunley

Connersville, IN—The Historic Whitewater Valley Railroad’s annual training classes will be held beginning Saturday at the South Connersville Yard Complex located at 300 South Eastern Avenue, Connersville, Indiana. This course is free and is open to […]

Five people with sudden illness could be related to vape device

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Madison, IN—Five people at Madison High School were taken to a hospital yesterday after suddenly falling ill according to a letter from the High School Principal Michael Gasaway. According to the letter, two adults and […]

Another fireman’s festival makes decision to end

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Sunman, IN—The Sunman Firemen’s Festival has elected to discontinue the event according to their Facebook page. The fire department noted that several factors contributed to this decision that includes conflicting activities on the same dates […]

Team Greg Pence Announces Community Office Hours in Brookville on Thursday

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Columbus, IN – U.S. Representative Greg Pence announced his team will host Community Office Hours for constituents in Brookville on Thursday from noon until 1:30 pm at the Brookville Branch of the Franklin County Public […]

BSEF Sponsors two locals for study abroad

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN— The Batesville Community Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2020 recipients have been selected for a sponsorship program that assists Batesville High School students who want to study abroad during high […]

Schmidt’s Bakery has record breaking year again

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—2020 was a record-setting year for the Cherry Thing-a-ling. Schmidt’s Bakery reports that they sold 160,716 Thing-a-lings. That comes to 13,393 dozen of the sweet fritters.

Accident leaves several without power

February 19, 2020 Annie Nunley

North Vernon, IN–Tuesday morning, Jennings County Deputies responded to a call of a personal injury accident on County Road 200 East near County Road 850 North in Sand Creek Township. Upon arrival, it was determined […]

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 […]