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Important May Primary Election dates approaching

March 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, in. — The last day to register to vote or to transfer your registration is Monday, April 9, 2018 by 4:00 p.m. in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office. You may also register to vote online and […]

INDOT refreshes campaign sign placement rules

March 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — As primary elections approach, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from state right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all […]

Local business makes Margaret Mary Health donation

March 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Margaret Mary Health Foundation was recently the recipient of a generous donation from Cook Performance. The $681 donation will benefit the Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund. During a recent fitness challenge, participants were encouraged […]

Reds push back opening day to Friday

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

CINCINNATI — Wasting no time with a poor forecast calling for steady rain, the Reds on Wednesday afternoon postponed Thursday’s Opening Day game vs. the Nationals. The game was rescheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET Friday. […]

Judge sets trial dates, bond for Pindell

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Chad Pindell, 36, of Napoleon, had his first day in court after his Sunday arrest for inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor. Senior Judge Carl Taul set a surety bond of $35,000, set the […]

Rising Sun Regional Foundation awards grant to Kids Discovery Factory

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

BATESVILLE, In. – Kids Discovery Factory received a $5,000 grant from Rising Sun Regional Foundation to purchase a new robotics exhibit for their traveling Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) program, Kids Discovery Mobile […]

Franklin County residents arrested in Lawrenceburg casino drug probe

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Four Franklin County residents have been arrested following a Lawrenceburg casino methamphetamine investigation. Security officers at the Hollywood Casino requested help from the Lawrenceburg Police Department after observing drug activity on Friday, March 2. […]

Alliance for a Healthier Indiana plans southeastern Indiana stop

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, in. — The Alliance for a Healthier Indiana is hosting a series of town hall meetings in 2018 to discuss public health issues plaguing the state. Between April and October, the State of Our Health Road Show […]

New water main, increased rates proposed for Westport

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Westport, In. — Members of Westport Town Council learned the estimated cost to upgrade their water infrastructure will be about $4.4 million. The new system would increase water pressure to the north part of the city by […]

Health officials investigate Hepatitis A outbreak

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is working with local health departments in southern Indiana to respond to a recent increase in hepatitis A cases, many of which are tied to a large […]

Greensburg bridge project expected to cause traffic delays

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation say motorists will experience intermittent stoppages on U.S. 421 at Sand Creek for bridge work. Indianapolis-based HIS Construction has been awarded the $1.8 million and will complete […]

Local farms recognized in ‘Hoosier Homestead’ program

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — At the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler presented 65 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana agriculture keeps our economy thriving, […]