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Here is a 2018 Ripley County primary ballot preview
Versailles, In. — Here is a complete of candidates on the ballot in Ripley County: Detailed_Candidate_20180209_121037PM (1)
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Some Ripley County voters switch polling locations for 2018 Primary
Versailles, In. — Some Ripley County voters will change polling locations for the May 8, 2018, Primary Election. In the Batesville-area residents who previously voted at Coonhunters Lodge will now vote at the Batesville Memorial Public Library, […]
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ORV crash hurts two in Ripley County
Osgood, In. — An off-road vehicle crash injured two people in Ripley County Saturday. A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says at 7:28 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the crash scene south of the intersection […]
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New Alsace Conservation Club’s 30th Annual Fishing Derby Winners
The New Alsace Conservation Club 30th Annual Fishing Derby at Lake in the Pines on May 5 was a great day for all 196 registered fishermen, which included 57 children under 12. The derby was […]
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St. Louis 8th graders take score second in academic competition
Batesville, In. — Recently, 8th-grade students from ST. Louis Catholic School competed against 12 other schools at LaSalle High School. After three rounds of intense competition, the St Louis team emerged as the second place winner. The […]
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Recovery Housing option set to open in Greensburg
Greensburg, In. — Speranza House in Greensburg is expected to open as an in-patient treatment facility for treatment of opioid addiction in August of 2018. Up until now, this type of facility was not available locally. Local […]
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Southern Indiana crash kills Shelby County man
Warrick County, In. — Indiana State Police say a Shelby County man was killed in a traffic crash in southwestern Indiana Sunday night. Investigators say multiple 911 calls were received by dispatch around 6:40 p.m. about a […]
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Vendors sought for hummingbird migration event
Connersville, In. — IThe Indiana Audubon will be hosting the inaugural Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, August 11. This inaugural event will draw hummingbird enthusiasts from around the Midwest to Connersville, IN […]
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INDOT plans State Road 48 closure
Ripley County, In. — Crews from Indiana Department of Transportation’s Penntown Unit plan to replace a 24-inch drainage pipe located under State Road 48 in northeast Ripley County next Wednesday, May 9, weather permitting. The day-long operation will […]
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May is ‘Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month’
Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” Warmer weather means more motorcycles on the roadways in the Hoosier state. ABATE of Indiana, Governor Eric Holcomb and the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
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May is ‘Mental Health Month’
Lawrenceburg, In. — When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it can be a lot to handle. It is important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall […]
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Computer science curriculum bill co-authored by Leising signed into law
Indianapolis, In. — Oldenburg Republican state senator Jean Leising and Richmond Republican Jeff Raatz joined Eris Holcomb in signing a bill requiring K through 12 grades to have a computer science program by 2021. Senator Leising was […]