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Indiana 211 Connects Hoosiers to Holiday Support, Essential Resources

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals, toy assistance, winter shelter, or support with basic needs, Indiana […]

Raatz Bill Would Limit Cell Phones in the Classroom

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Legislation authored by local State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) would prohibit Indiana students from using cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. Senate Bill 78 aims to have students focused […]

Alcorn Honored by SR School Board

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley School Board this week honored Merritt Alcorn, who is retiring after serving more than 40 years as the district’s legal counsel. Alcorn was presented a plaque and some gifts […]

Osgood To Host Comprehensive Plan Meetings Next Month

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) – The Town of Osgood wants to hear from residents at a series of public engagement meetings on Tuesday, January 20. One session is set for 11:30 a.m. while the other is scheduled […]

Sports Daily Digest December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 Tom Snape

North Decatur outlasted Madison 69-61 in overtime in boys high school basketball last night. The Cubs led throughout the game before the Chargers tied it in the last seconds of regulation to send it to […]

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Select Batesville Rumpke Customers Can Expect One-Day Delay Next Week

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville residents south of Pearl Street whose garbage pickup is with Rumpke should expect a delay both Friday, December 26, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026. Collection service for these residents will […]

Fogle Receives Rotary’s Harris Award

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg/St. Paul, IN) – The Greensburg Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party on December 12 at the Bruner Event Center in St. Paul, which brought together club members, families and guests for an evening […]

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Indiana Launches Smart SNAP to Promote Healthier Choices for Hoosiers

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP as part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. The agency says it’s part of a new effort […]

S.R. 129 in Batesville Open Again Following Railroad Crossing Malfunction

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – For the second time in the past week, State Road 129 had to be closed at the intersection with State Road 46 in Batesville midday Monday because of a railroad crossing issue. […]

U.S. 421 Reopens Following Rollover Crash

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – U.S. 421 between County Road 600 South and 700 South in Decatur County reopened Monday afternoon following a rollover crash involving a fuel tanker. The road was closed in both directions […]

Batesville EDC to Meet in Executive Session This Week

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Economic Development Commission (EDC) will meet in executive session on Thursday, December 18 at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Memorial Building. The […]

Sports Daily Digest December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 Tom Snape

Milan hosts Waldron in boys high school basketball tonight. WRBI coverage begins around 7:15….In other games involving area teams, North Decatur entertains Madison; and Greensburg is home against Jennings County. In girls basketball tonight, Class […]