Columbus, Oh. — In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service (NWS), the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is promoting June 24-30 as National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to know […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Batesville Cindy Ziemke has been selected to serve on the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, which will work to reduce the prevalence of drug abuse and addiction in Indiana. In […]

Metamora, In. —  The Whitewater Canal in Metamora is flowing and the Ben Franklin canal boat is running on the hour from noon to four, Wednesday through Sunday into, under and through the Duck Creek Aqueduct. The […]

Oldenburg, In. — Corn and soybeans are the two main crops planted in Indiana every year. The use of cover crops has been on the rise, which greatly reduces soil erosion and provides nitrogen and phosphorus for […]

Batesville, In. — Infinite Speed owners, Eddie Perry and Steve Miller along with partners Shorty Whittington and John Whittington plan to bring a new style of racing to the Batesville Airport One-half mile racing is gaining popularity […]

Batesville, In. — A question to the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has led to the discovery of a scam. The invoice for $345.50 was from County Connection Marketing in Hurst, Texas for advertising. Workers at the […]

  Bardstown, Ky. — A collapse at a Bardstown bourbon storage facility happened Friday around 11 a.m. Nelson County EMA director Joe Prewitt says about half of the facility that holds up to 20,000 barrels caved-in but […]

Batesville, In. — Law enforcement officials have remained tight-lipped about the nature and scope of the criminal investigation into a raid conducted at four Mexican restaurants Thursday, but this statement has been released: In response to inquiries regarding […]

Batesville, In. — The Rural Alliance for the Arts will present three performances “Peter Pan” in the newly renovated Batesville high School auditorium This month. June 22 and 23 there will be shows at 7 p.m., on […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Bash will be held on August 4 this year and organizers are looking for sales and service vendors. Set up begins at 9 a.m., sales begin at 11 a.m. and booths can […]

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County Circuit Court Judge Tim Day sentenced Cecil Thompson II to 18 years and two months in prison for two counts of felony burglary and possession of methamphetamine. A guilty plea for a […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — A record number attended the 4th annual Bash Before the Stash at the Lawrenceburg Event Center on June 1 to support efforts to curb domestic violence. Through sponsorships, donations and ticket sales, over $40,000 […]