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Volunteers sought for butterfly count

July 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Madison, In. — Great Spangled Fritillaries, Spicebush Swallowtails, and Silver Spotted Skippers! These are just a few of the many species of butterfly you’re sure to encounter when you come to Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge for […]

Daredevil Brewing Company earns ‘Grand Champion Brewery’ title

July 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The 20th annual Indiana Brewers’ Cup, the Indiana State Fair’s craft beer competition, was held at the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum on Saturday, July 14. After a weekend full of tasting and judging, Daredevil Brewing […]

Local fire companies receive Indiana DNR grants

July 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Rural and volunteer fire departments from 40 counties have been awarded more than $284,000 in DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grants. The grants, announced by DNR director Cameron Clark, are administered by the DNR Division […]

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ETC officials warn customers of email scam

July 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — ETC officials are warning customers about new attempts to use spoofed emails to scam customers. Scammers use spoofed emails to make it appear the communication is coming from a trusted source. Never click on […]

Houseworth recognized for 20-years of service

July 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department has honored Sergeant Corky Houseworth for completing 20-years of service with the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Houseworth began his law enforcement career as an officer in the Ripley […]

Additional work extends one-lane restriction on U.S. 50 in Lawrenceburg

July 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Single-lane restrictions will continue on U.S. Highway 50 at Lawrenceburg for several additional days after railroad crews rebuilding an industrial spur crossing at Shipping Street uncovered a separate set of tracks. These tracks crossing U.S. […]

‘Rib Eye Day’ at the Franklin County 4-H Fair

July 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Today at the Franklin County 4-H Fair is “Rib Eye Day.” From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Cattlemen’s Association will serve rib eye dinners. At a.m., the 4-H […]

More Hoosiers graduate from college than ever before

July 17, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — According the 2018 College Completion Report released by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education today, more Hoosier students are graduating college than ever. In addition, on-time college completion rates are improving across all four and two-year […]