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FCSO, BPD taking part in “Drive Sober” Labor Day enforcement blitz

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department are warning residents against drinking and driving. Both agencies are taking part in the national Drive […]

ARPA funds available to Decatur County organizations harmed by the pandemic

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Decatur County Council and the Decatur County Community Foundation have partnered to administer funding given to the county by the federal government. The purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]

Franklin County will no longer receive ambulance support from Fayette County

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Franklin County Commissioners heard this week from 9-1-1 Supervisor Jon Hundley that Fayette County will no longer provide ambulance support to Franklin County. None of the counties surrounding Franklin County are able […]

Another grim COVID-19 milestone in Indiana

August 26, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that 5,037 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That’s the highest number seen in Indiana since January 10. Locally, Dearborn County reported 50 new cases; […]

Greensburg Schools converting to online instruction for 14 days

August 25, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Community School Corporation will switch to online instruction starting Monday, August 30. In a notification to parents and guardians, Superintendent Tom Hunter writes student and staff absenteeism continues to grow […]

North Decatur volleyball wins three setter over Rushville

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

North Decatur volleyball won 3-0 at Rushville Monday: 25-21, 25-6, 25-8. The Lions held a 17-11 lead in the first set before the Chargers rallied to win by four. “The girls played smart and clean […]

JCD nets volleyball win at Southwestern Shelby

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

(VAR) Jac-Cen-Del 3, Southwestern Shelby 1 (home): Jac-Cen-Del ventured to Shelby County Monday and defeated the Southwestern Spartans 3-1 in varsity volleyball. Game scores were 19-25, 27-25, 25-18 and 25-23. “After a slow start in […]

Greensburg volleyball takes Batesville in three

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

Greensburg defeated Batesville 25-15, 25-17 and 25-17 in varsity volleyball Monday. “It was a total team effort and we had some unsung heroes,” said Greensburg coach June Rigney. “We made our presence known at the […]

Three score twice in Milan girls soccer win over Rebels

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

Alyssa Phelps, Emma Rohrig and Kyleigh Bledsoe all scored twice in Milan’s 8-0 girls soccer win on Monday over Southwestern Hanover. Riley Clark and Kailee Baker rounded out the Lady Indians scoring. Information was provided […]

Oldenburg boys soccer has good second half but falls short

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

Southwestern Shelby was the home opponent for Oldenburg boys soccer Monday. The Spartans came out on top 5-3. Southwestern jumped out to a 3-0 lead at the half. The Twisters fought back, outscoring the Spartans […]

Connersville boys soccer holds Wildcats scoreless

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

It was the first win of the EIAC boys soccer season for Connersville which defeated Franklin County 8-0. The Spartans held a 3-0 lead at halftime. CHS keeper Conner Graves ended the game with a […]

JCD boys soccer holds off Switzerland County

August 25, 2021 Annie Nunley

All scoring in Monday’s boys soccer match occurred in the first half. Switzerland County outshot Jac-Cen-Del for the match (27-17 overall and 14-10 on goal) but the Eagles had the final scoring edge 3-2. Switzerland […]