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Western Indiana Earthquake Felt Locally

June 17, 2021 Brent Lee

Batesville, IN — If you felt the earth move this afternoon, you’re not alone. Social media is filled with reports from the WRBI listening area about the quake. Mark Stenger was working in his second-floor […]

Sunman Town Council President passes away; tonight’s meeting postponed

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Sunman, IN — The Town of Sunman is mourning the death of Marilyn Decker, who passed away early Monday. Decker served as town council president for the past year and a half. To honor her memory, […]

Kiwanis donates $1,000 to the Batesville Skatepark

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Batesville Kiwanis President Paul Ketcham has announced that club members voted at their June 16th meeting to donate $1,000 to the Batesville Skatepark, which has been proposed as an addition to the […]

Volz Road bridge in Moores Hill scheduled to be closed for 12 hours Friday

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Moores Hill, IN — The Dearborn County Highway Department says Bridge #25 on Volz Road, 25 feet east of Oak Hill Lane in Moores Hill, will be closed tomorrow (Friday) from 7 am until 7 pm. […]

Area could be threatened by strong to severe storms Friday

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — We could be in for some rough weather tomorrow throughout Southeastern Indiana. The National Weather Service says the threat for severe storms and flash flooding is increasing for Friday afternoon and evening. […]

Senator Leising to serve on state legislative study committees

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Statehouse — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2022 legislative session. Leising’s assignments include the following: Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, […]

Weather-delayed Race For Caleb set for Saturday

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — The Race for Caleb, which was postponed last weekend due to wet track conditions at the Decatur County Fairgrounds, has been rescheduled for Saturday. Gates open at 2 pm. Admission to the […]

Governor’s lawsuit against General Assembly is now in court

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — It will probably sometime in July before a judge will decide the outcome of a political and constitutional dispute between Gov. Eric Holcomb, the state legislature and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. […]

Local Girls Tennis IHSTECA All-State Selections

June 17, 2021 Annie Nunley

The Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association recently named their All-State selections. Here are the local selections. 2nd Team All-State Doubles Emma Back & Evelyn Storms-Oldenburg Honorable Mention All-State Singles Heidi Kane-East Central Teresa Wanstrath-Oldenburg […]

City of Batesville supports Kids Discovery Factory with $1 Million investment

June 17, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville, Economic Development, and Batesville Redevelopment Commissions have approved a $1 Million pledge toward Kids Discovery Factory’s creation of an interactive STEAM discovery center in downtown Batesville, The unanimous […]

Traffic delayed in and around Batesville

June 16, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — There have been several traffic delays on State Road 46 because of the repaving project between Batesville and Greensburg. The road has been down to one lane in the Batesville area due […]

Unidentified man hurt in motorcycle accident near Friendship

June 16, 2021 Tom Snape

Friendship, IN — An unidentified motorcyclist was injured in a crash on the 7000 block of South Friendship Road around 6:45 last night. The bike went off the road, 50 feet down a hillside. The […]