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Holton man jailed following investigation

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ripley County, in. — Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Holton man following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle report Thursday around 1:30 a.m. Officers found Joshua Gotts, 35, at a residence on County Road 300W south […]

Batesville business leader dies in Florida

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Bonita Springs, Fla. — WRBI News has learned former president and CEO of Hill-Rom John Clawson has passed away in Bonita Springs, Florida. Clawson started working on his father’s farm in Utah at an early age, then […]

One seriously injured in Lakeshore Resort accident over Memorial Day

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department say an Indianapolis man was seriously injured after an incident at the Lakeshore Resort over the weekend. The report indicates on May 28 at 3 a.m. […]

Travelers describe suspected abduction attempt at Batesville rest area

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A Zionsville-area woman is warning people to be alert when stopping along the highway while traveling. The woman described the incident that happened at the I-74 rest stop near Batesville and has sent a […]

Switzerland County bridge project one week out

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Switzerland County, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials say work on a $976,250 bridge rehabilitation project on State Road 156 south of Patriot in Switzerland County is scheduled to begin June 11. Force Construction of Columbus, INDOT’s […]

Ripley County engineering team wins Rube Goldberg honor

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Chicago, Ill. — The Ripley County Engineering Academy (RCEA), Division II winner of the Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, tied for second place at the 2018 National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest held on April 21 at the […]

MMH spearheads ‘continuum of care partnership’ to offer free drug testing kits

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Margaret Mary Health is continually evaluating opportunities to address the ongoing drug abuse issues facing our local communities. The hospital has formed a partnership with the Batesville Drug-Free Coalition and the Ripley County Prosecutor’s […]

Batesville Cheer Camp plans three day session, registration open

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, in. — The Batesville Youth Cheer Camp will welcome girls from K through 6th grade to the Liberty Park Pavilion June 26, 27 & 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The girls will have the opportunity […]

Behavioral nonprofit names new executive director

June 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

California, Ky. — Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions has introduced Connie Freking as the new executive director. Connie is currently the Director of Payor Relations at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. Prior to her four years […]

Phone scams involving gift cards reported in Ripley County

June 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Ripley County Sheriff Jeff Cumberworth is warning the public about a recent scam involving gift cards. Sheriff Cumberworth says, “Government agencies, retailers and service providers do not accept payment or process transactions using gift […]

Final quarter Honor Awardees recognized

June 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Staff and faculty of St. Louis Catholic School have released recipients of the final quarter Honor Awards: Grade 4 First Honors: Felicity Brelage, Leo Canessa, Ben Greiwe, Sophia Hohenstein, Ashley Hunter, Jaiden Kuria, […]

‘Family Fun Night’ coming to the Southeastern Indiana YMCA

June 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will hold a “Family Fun Night” Friday, June 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome to enjoy a bounce house, obstacle course, volleyball and much more. There will […]