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Registration open now for ‘Kids Kick Drugs’

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Coalition for a Drug-Free Batesville and the Southeastern Indiana YMCA will hold “Kids Kick Drugs” Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children seven-years-old and younger. Senior master George Dwenger, […]

Monday at the Ripley County Fair

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Osgood, In. — Today is a big 4-H day at the Ripley County 4-H Fair in Osgood. The parking sponsor today is Owen & Della Menchhofer. 4-H Dairy Show 9 a.m. in Building 5 4-H Dairy Feeder […]

New Girl Scout badges designed to inspire leadership

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, along with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), revealed 30 new badges for girls ages 5–18 to address some of society’s most pressing needs such as cybersecurity, environmental advocacy, […]

Connersville sanctuary earns statewide honor

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Connersville, In. — Indiana Audubon’s Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary received dedicated nature preserve status at the Indiana Natural Resources Commission’s bi-monthly meeting this week in Indianapolis. The commission’s approval makes the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary the 287th dedicated […]

‘National Night Out’ planned in Franklin County

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Stayin’ Alive, local fire departments and police welcome the public to a “National Night Out” Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Elementary School. The crime prevention and community outreach […]

Dillsboro Police Chief steps down

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Dillsboro, In. — Dillsboro Police Chief Ryan Brandt has resigned and will continue to serve as a school resource officer. Brandt joined the department as a reserve in 1989 and became the first full-time officer in 2001. […]

East Enterprise resident earns American Legion honor

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The American Legion, Department of Indiana has named East Enterprise resident, Travis Griffith the 2018 Kindergarten through 6th grade Educator of the Year. Griffith was sponsored by Post 185, from the 9th District. “American […]

Wanted Madison man found dead in Jennings County

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Jennings County, In. — A wanted Madison man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Jennings County. Police found the body Joseph Guadagnoli, 26, in a Paris Crossing home when they attempted to serve […]

Officials search for source of contamination in raw turkey

July 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing to work with its federal partners to monitor a SalmonellaReading outbreak that may be associated with raw turkey products. At this time, the […]

IDOR offers tips for newlyweds

July 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Summertime has become an increasingly popular season for weddings, and the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to help Hoosier newlyweds as they embark on wedded bliss to avoid the headache of tax issues. […]

Citizens Action Coalition to begin door-to-door activities Monday

July 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — The Citizens Action Coalition will begin door-to-door fundraising and political outreach activities on Monday, July 23. Members will contact residents at their homes between 4 and 9 p.m. Local officials want residents to […]

Hunting applications available online

July 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Hunters can apply online for a reserved hunt by visiting hunting.IN.gov and clicking on the “Reserved Hunt Info” link. The online method is the only way to apply. Applicants must possess a hunting license valid for […]