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Second Bell-47 crashes in as many weeks

July 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Johnson County, In. — For the second time in two weeks, a Bell 47 helicopter has crashed in central Indiana. On July 6 a Bell 47 helicopter crashed killing the pilot, Kerry D. Lee, 52, of Mooresville, […]

2018 Franklin County 4-H Fair begins today

July 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — The 2018 Franklin County 4-H Fair gets underway today. Through July 20 the fairgrounds will open at 8 a.m. daily. Today the midway opens at 6 p.m. and it is “armband” night. Demolition derby […]

Dillsboro man killed in farm accident

July 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Dillsboro, In. — A Dillsboro man was killed in a tractor rollover accident Saturday morning. A report from the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department says Darren Shuman, 51, was raking hay on a hillside off Seeger Road around […]

Shopko Foundation tops $1 million with charity golf outing

July 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Green Bay, WI.— Shopko and the Shopko Foundation recently hosted their 39th annual Shopko Foundation Golf Classic on July 11 presented by American Greetings, Kimberly-Clark, and Newell Brands and raised $1,175,500 to support local schools and nonprofits focused on health […]

Big Cedar Road embankment repairs to be completed

July 16, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Repairs to the Big Cedar Road embankment in Franklin County are set to be complete before August 31. The embankment was damaged by flooding in 2016 and original contract to make repairs in […]

Indiana Transparency Portal gets an update

July 15, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Auditor of State Tera Klutz recently updated the Indiana Transparency Portal (ITP), which is a website that provides people with a way to take a look at the state’s finances. The transformation includes interactive dashboards that provide overviews […]

Frye accepts invitation to ‘Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast’

July 15, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Recently Indiana Republican state representative from District 67 Randy Frye made a trip to the Holy Land on an invitation from Israeli leaders for the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. The invitation was extended to 10 […]

ISDA joins effort to establish ‘Soil Health Forever’ stamp

July 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is leading a nationwide effort asking the U.S. Postal Service to issue a soil health forever stamp and is looking for public support. According to the Citizens’ Stamp […]

Local communities receive IOCRA grants

July 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded more than $59,000 to 13 communities and organizations for quality of place initiatives through the Quick Impact Placebased Grant. This is the second year for the competitive matching grant […]

Leising on school safety

July 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — School safety continues to be a top priority for lawmakers as we look for ways to ensure Indiana schools have the necessary tools to protect our students and teachers from harm. The Indiana Secured School […]

Better Business Bureau: Lottery scams increasingly target older residents

July 14, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A new report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes are devastating victims financially and emotionally with ever-evolving methods. These frauds concentrate on seniors, targeting them by direct mail, cold […]

50 pounds of high-grade marijuana confiscated in Dearborn County drug probe

July 13, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — The Dearborn/Ohio County Special Crimes Unit recently arrested three marijuana dealing suspects and confiscated 50 pounds of high-grade weed. In December of 2017 police had received tips about marijuana trafficking from a residence in […]