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North Decatur FFA members honor Wenning

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Decatur County, In. — In honor of Travis Wenning today, North Decatur FFA members will drive tractors to school. Wenning was very fond of tractors and farm equipment, the six-year-old lost his battle with cancer. Services for […]

Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run incident

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Hayden, In. — Indiana State Police say a North Vernon man is in critical condition in a Louisville area hospital after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene. A report says at 4:38 […]

Monument for injured public safety workers on the horizon

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Interim Study Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs voted Thursday at the Statehouse to recommend the construction of an injured public safety officer monument in Indianapolis, according to Republican state representative from […]

‘Octoberfest’ draws hundreds to Batesville, includes preview of Walnut Street improvement project

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — On Friday, September 14, The Sherman hosted the second annual Oktoberfest in downtown Batesville. About 1200 people participated in the celebration at The Sherman Biergarten, which was expanded to include the adjacent city blocks. […]

Tree City Fall Festival this weekend

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Tree City Fall Festival will fill downtown Greensburg this weekend. Here is a schedule of events planned: Friday, September 21 Noon – Vendor booths open 6 p.m. – Opening ceremonies 7 p.m. – […]

‘Batesville Kiwanis Club Applefest’ to hit Liberty Park this weekend

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The 29th Annual Batesville Kiwanis Club Applefest is September 22 and 23 at Liberty Park. The event includes Dutch oven apple crisp, apple dumplings, apple sausages, apple cider, ice cream and lots of good […]

State Road 62 Closure announced for pipe replacement

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Canaan, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance personnel from the Madison Unit have been scheduled to remove and replace a failed drainage pipe under State Road 62 in Jefferson County next Tuesday, September 18, weather permitting. […]

Big Oaks plans Annual Meeting and Fish Fry

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Madison, In. — Big Oaks Conservation Society (BOCS) will hold its Annual Meeting October 1, 2018 at the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge office beginning at 5:00PM. Along with the meeting is a free fish fry and […]

UPDATED: New park planned for Batesville in 2019 thanks to MMH

September 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The City of Batesville and Margaret Mary Health (MMH) hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new park on the east side of Six Pine Ranch Road on Friday, September 14. MMH donated the three-acre […]

Voter registration deadline nears

September 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Ripley County clerk Ginger Bradford reminds those eligible to vote the deadline is approaching quickly. Voters may register or update their registration record by October 9, 2018 in order to vote in the November […]

‘Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship’ application period open

September 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Now in its third year, the scholarship provides up to $7,500 each year of college (up to $30,000 total) for […]

New library addition opens today

September 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — The $3 million expansion at the Franklin County Public Library in Brookville will open today (Sunday, September 16). From 2 to 4 p.m. the public is invited to come out and look around. Local […]