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Six arrested, charges filed in Westport stabbing

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Westport, In. — A total of six people have now been arrested as a result of an investigation into a stabbing in Westport Tuesday. Here are the charges: Steven Smith, 39, of Westport, attempted murder and visiting […]

First real blast of winter arrives soon

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Wilmington, Oh. — The National Weather Service in Wilmington says winter rolls into southeastern Indiana this weekend. High pressure moves off to the east Friday to make way for a low-pressure system from the southern plains that […]

Franklin County woman sentenced in escape, drug dealing case

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — A Franklin County woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with six years suspended for dealing in methamphetamine, possession, escape and battery. On October 30 Jennifer Broering, 42, was being escorted to […]

Ivy Tech Community College releases Fall 2018 Dean’s List

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — More than 250 students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester at the Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg and Batesville campuses. The college names to the Dean’s List any degree-seeking […]

It’s a ‘New Year’ and a ‘New You’

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Family YMCA is offering a comprehensive 10-week fitness and nutrition program to get 2019 started. The program includes cooking and nutrition classes, weekly weigh-ins, team challenges, tailored workouts, goals and a […]

Reorganization brings more jobs to Batesville

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — An expansion of the safe patient handling product line will lead Hill-Rom to make an additional investment in Batesville. Plans include adding up to 35 software, mechanical, design, electrical, systems and test engineers. Hill-Rom […]

Report ranks Indiana 15th highest in tobacco economic impact

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A new report released by WalletHub has calculated the economic impact of tobacco use. The CDC says more than 37.8 million Americans use tobacco and almost 500,000 die, as a result, each year. Indiana […]

Leising named ‘2018 Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year’

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Farm Bureau has named state senator Jean Leising as the 2018 Legislator of the Year. President Randy Kron presented Leising with the honor during a Farm Bureau legislative luncheon in Indianapolis. Leising was […]

Republican Marsh announces run for mayor in Greensburg

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Lifelong Decatur County resident and Republican Joshua Marsh has announced his candidacy for mayor of Greensburg. Marsh is a graduate of Greensburg Community High School, Ball State University and is currently pursuing a law […]

Two face felony drug charges after motel search warrant

January 11, 2019 Annie Nunley

Seymour, In. — Thursday evening around 10 p.m. members of the Indiana State Police-Versailles All Crimes Policing Team served a search warrant at a Seymour hotel room which led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and the […]

Three arrested following Greensburg traffic stop

January 10, 2019 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Police in Greensburg arrested three residents and confiscated marijuana and methamphetamine on Saturday. The incident unfolded following a traffic stop near Washington and N. Broadway Streets. The driver, Kyle Jones, 27, and passengers, Derik […]

RCCF grants helps local students learn robotics

January 10, 2019 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Ripley Youth Outreach through the Ripley County Community Foundation has given a grant to St. Louis School students for the purchase of Cubelets. Cubelets are a set of cubes with each conducting a […]