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DCSD capture man threatening self harm

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, IN—Thursday, Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a home on Kirby Street in Lawrenceburg in regards to a male armed with a gun. As deputies arrived, the family advised that the male, Corey […]

Napoleon State Bank announces President and CEO retirement and successor

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

NAPOLEON, IN.— The Napoleon State Bank, a locally-owned bank, headquartered in Napoleon, IN, announced that Mark Comer President and Chief Executive Officer will retire January 31, 2020. Comer began his banking career in the Ripley […]

2019 Painted Chicken winners hatched

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Brookville, IN—We all know that southeastern Indiana is famous for our fried chicken and Brookville Main Street celebrated this with a painted chicken contest. The Painted Chicken votes of 2019 were tallied and here are […]

Milling and paving to begin after holiday in Madison

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Madison, IN—All Star Paving will start Milling and Paving starting next week in Madison. All work is weather permitting.If the paving crew will be in your area, officials say crews will provide a 24-hour notice. […]

Blitz in Jennings County nets 28 arrests

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

North Vernon, IN—Jennings County Sheriff Kenny Freeman and North Vernon Police Chief James Webster are committed to making the community a safer place. The two departments along with Indiana Parole Agents, Jennings County Probation Officers, […]

I-70 listed as Indiana’s deadliest highway

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Nationwide—Labor day weekend is one of the busiest on the roads and is the final weekend in the Summer’s 100 Deadliest Days of Driving. Before you hit the road for your weekend plans, check out […]

Road restrictions for Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Statewide—The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road work moratorium for the Labor Day weekend beginning Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, through the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 2. As Labor Day holiday weekend is typically […]

Indiana launches effort to curb youth vaping

August 30, 2019 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, IN—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), at the direction of Governor Eric J. Holcomb, announced on Thursday, a three-pronged strategy to reduce vaping among Indiana youth. Governor Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris […]

FCSD Rule the Road event coming soon

August 29, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, IN—The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is proud to participate once again with the Rule the Road event held in the Thrive Market parking lot in Batesville. This year’s event is Thursday, September 12th from […]

REMC Broadband Survey to determine feasibility to offer High Speed Internet to HVL

August 29, 2019 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, IN—Southeastern Indiana REMC is conducting a survey of its Hidden Valley Lake members and surrounding communities to determine the need and interest level for high-speed broadband internet access in its service territory. The deadline […]

Attempted abduction foiled by quick thinking kid

August 29, 2019 Annie Nunley

Miamitown, OH—Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly approached a 10-year-old boy and asked him to get in his van in an intersection less than 500 feet from Miamitown Elementary School Wednesday morning. The […]

DHPA awards 15 grants to Indiana communities

August 28, 2019 Annie Nunley

Versailles, IN—DNR’s Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) has awarded 15 federal grants for historic preservation and archaeology in Indiana communities. The grants, totaling more than $454,000, provide a match of more than $524,000 […]