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Decatur County judge hands down 20-year sentence for meth dealing

June 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County Superior Court Judge Matthew Bailey has sentenced Michael Peterson to 20 years for dealing in methamphetamine. Peterson entered a guilty plea in April of this year for possession of methamphetamine, dealing in […]

Local Libertarian launches Congressional campaign

June 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Tom Ferkinhoff is the Libertarian candidate for Congress the 6th District of Indiana. Ferkinhoff is running against Democrat Jeanine Lee Lake and Republican Greg Pence. Ferkinhoff was born and raised in Ripley County and […]

Two charged in suspected Lawrenceburg suicide case

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Dearborn-Ohio County prosecutor Lynn Deddens says two Lawrenceburg men are facing charges after interfering with the investigation into the death Clarissa Schultz. Police say Schultz committed suicide outside the Levee Breaker Bar in […]

South Ripley High School principal takes top job in Switzerland County

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Switzerland County, In. — The former principal of South Ripley High School Rod Hite has been introduced as the new superintendent of the Switzerland County School Corporation. Hite is a 1993 graduate of Switzerland County High School. […]

Forecasters say heat continues, cold front brings storm chances

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Wilmington, Oh. — The National Weather Service says hot and humid conditions continue Tuesday, June 19. However, an approaching cold front will bring the chance of thunderstorms daily through Sunday. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity […]

Sentence handed down in Decatur County aggravated battery case

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Decatur County prosecutor Nathan Harter says Austin Meisberger has been sentenced to eight years for aggravated battery. Meisberger entered a guilty plea late last year and was recently sentenced. Decatur County Prosecuting Attorney Nate […]

Indiana National Guard members prepare for ‘Pacific Pathways’

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — About 1,400 members of the Indiana National Guard, 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team will lead all units training this summer in a series of exercises known as “Pacific Pathways.” Officials say it will be […]

Two hurt in southern Indiana small aircraft mishap Monday night

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ferdinand, In. — Two people were hurt in a small plane crash in southern Indiana Monday night according to Indiana State Police. A white and blue, 1966 Cessna 150, single engine, fixed-wing airplane crashed on the MasterBrand […]

Ripley County Relay For Life event tops 95k this year

June 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Ripley County Relay For Life organizers are thanking the community for more than $95,000 raised during their event this year. The money will be used to fund local programs and national research. Organizer Kari […]

Mid-week hours announced for Batesville Farm Market

June 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Farmers’ Market is proud to bring a mid-week market to community members. These additional markets will be held each Wednesday from July 11 through September 5 at the Margaret Mary Outpatient and […]

Juvenile injured in Ripley County ATV crash

June 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Friendship, In. — A juvenile is recovering following a Ripley County ATV crash Sunday. Unconfirmed reports say the crash happened in the 9000 block of Baseline Road around 8:30 a.m. The child was transported via air ambulance […]

‘Icon of the sky’ spotted during cross country trek

June 18, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Some motorists may have seen an icon in the sky over the weekend. The Goodyear Blimp landed at the Greenfield Airport Sunday and is expected to liftoff from the Indianapolis Airport this morning around […]