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Crop duster killed in Shelby County copter crash

July 9, 2018 Annie Nunley

Shelby County, In. — A crop-dusting helicopter crashed Friday night in Shelby County killing the pilot Friday night. Reports indicate the aircraft went down around 6:25 p.m. in northeastern Shelby County near the Rush county line. The pilot, […]

State representative Frye talks infrastructure investment

July 8, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, in. — Road construction and summer months are familiar partners in Indiana. We are continually investing in our state and local roadways and implementing Indiana’s Next Level Roads initiative. Patience is a key component when dealing […]

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2018 Shop Local Coupon Books available

July 8, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Shop Local coupon books are now two for $6. A list of deals and participants is here: Participant List 2018

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‘Batesville Bash’ coming August 4

July 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Bash will be held on August 4 this year and organizers are planning a big celebration. The event includes “Breakfast on the Square”, Farmer’s Market & sidewalk sales, a Pickleball exposition, classic […]

Franklin County judge reports scam

July 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Franklin County Circuit Court judge Clay Kellerman is warning residents about a scam using a phone from his office. Scammers appearing to call from the number, 765-647-4186 are telling residents they have outstanding checks […]

’30th Bulldog Open’ registration open

July 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The 30th Annual Bulldog Open will be held July 27 at the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club. Four-member teams are welcome to register for $400. The cost includes green fees, cart, skins, beverage tickets […]

‘Ride to Remember’ starts Monday

July 7, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. —Monday, July 9, 2018, is the start of the 17th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride across Indiana. A departure ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Police and Fire […]

Indiana GOP leaders call on Hill resign

July 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric Holcomb, Lt. governor Suzanne Crouch, secretary of state Connie Lawson, house speaker Brian Bosma and senate president pro tem David long are among top Indiana Republicans calling on attorney general Curtis Hill […]

Study ranks strictest/ most lenient states for traffic tickets

July 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A new study from WalletHub has ranked the strictest and most lenient states when it comes to speeding violations. The study analyzed penalties for speeding and reckless driving in all 50 states and the […]

BHS football program recognized for community outreach

July 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation awarded their President’s Award to the Batesville High School Varsity Football team for their philanthropic idea of Turnover Hunger. This award recognizes an individual or organization that has gone […]

Democrat challenges Ziemke in District 55

July 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Connersville, In. — Democrat Corinne Westerfield will challenge Republican state representative Cindy Ziemke in the November election in District 55. The Democrat Precinct Committee made the selection on June 30. Westerfield is currently the Democratic Central Committee […]

Ripley County Community Foundation funds downtown Versailles project

July 6, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation has awarded a Sally Morris Community Impact Grant. This year these grants are being proactively granted by the Board of Directors to allow the Community Foundation the flexibility and […]