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State Road 229 closed due to downed power line
Batesville, In. — WRBI News has received reports that State Road 229 is closed near the Crossroads Lutheran Church due to a downed power line.
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Ice accumulation leads to power outages
Batesville, In. — Power outages are being reported throughout the area. Here is a link to the Duke Energy outage map. Here is a link to the Decatur County REMC outage map. Here is a link to […]
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Ice Storm Warning issued for southeastern Indiana
Wilmington, Oh. — The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland and Ripley Counties until noon EST Thursday, November 15. Forecasters estimate accumulation to be about three-tenths of an […]
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Whitewater Valley REMC makes grant to Imagination Library
Franklin County, In. — The Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust, Inc. has awarded a $500 grant to the Imagination Library. Library officials say the money will be used to purchase quality preschool books to be mailed directly […]
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Coat drive underway in Franklin County
Brookville, In. The United Way of Franklin County is collecting winter coats for the less fortunate. Coats can be dropped off at Jim True Ford, George’s Pharmacy, First Financial Bank, Franklin County Middle School and the […]
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500k raised for Brookville Aquatic Center
Brookville, In. — Three groups have teamed up to donate more than $500,000 for the proposed Brookville Aquatic Center. The Brookville American Legion donated $1,000, Mary Lou Hertel donated $4,400 from a past fundraiser for a skateboard […]
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Local tree farm provides centerpiece for Aurora holiday celebration
Sunman, In. — A couple from Sunman has donated a 25-foot pine tree to the city of Aurora for the 2018 holiday season. Michelle and David Hoff operate the farm at 7152 East Hoff Road in Sunman […]
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ISP announces ‘National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest’
Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as […]
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Spending study hopes to curb ‘post-holiday spending regret’
Batesville, In. — The National Retail Federation estimates the average spent per-person for the holidays will be about $1,000, up more than 4 percent from last year. Data from WallHub® shows the average household credit card debt […]
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Rain, freezing rain possible Thursday
Wilmington, Oh. — Meteorologists from the National Weather Service say an upper-level low-pressure system could bring rain, freezing rain and sleet to the area overnight Thursday. Drier conditions will return for Friday, but unseasonably cool temperatures will […]
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St. Nicholas Catholic School construction underway
Sunman, In. — “The Builder of Everything is God”-(Hebrews 3:4) is the school theme this year at St. Nicholas Catholic School in Sunman where the parish is well underway with the construction of Phase 1; Education Center […]
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IDNR releases 2018 Special Events Calendar
Indianapolis, In. — Advance copies of the 2019 Department of Natural Resources special events calendar are available in PDF format by emailing specialevents@dnr.IN.gov. You can request a hard copy by calling 317-232-4140. Events are also posted at nature centers […]