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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 […]

Deadline Approaching for Gov. Holcomb’s Fellowship Program

February 18, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statewide— Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the deadline to apply to the 2020-2021 Governor’s Fellowship is approaching. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing […]

IN House creates care packages for Veteran Homeless

February 17, 2020 Annie Nunley

Statehouse—In 2019, Indiana saw its homeless veteran population increase by 6%. The American Legion, Department of Indiana can help these courageous servicemen and women in need. In Indiana, there are dozens of American Legion posts […]

Woman airlifted to hospital after two-vehicle accident

February 17, 2020 Annie Nunley

North Vernon, IN—Friday afternoon, the Indiana State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 50 at Deer Creek Road (County Road 75 East) in Jennings County. The initial investigation indicated that a silver […]