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State representative Frye delivers motoring safety message

March 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — With winter coming to a close, road construction projects will increase. Let’s be diligent and focused on the road, especially in work zones. Follow these tips from the Indiana Department of Transportation to keep […]

Spots open for ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’

March 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

West Lafayette, In. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has 25 spots open for “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” May 4 through 6 at Ross Camp in West Lafayette. The program is intended for women 18 and up […]

Bypass work set to resume in North Vernon this week

March 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

NORTH VERNON, In.— Indiana Department of Transportation’s contractor for the $1.9 million roundabout project at the west end of U.S. Highway 50’s bypass at North Vernon will begin construction operations next week. Phase I signage will be […]

Hunting and fishing licenses now available

March 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Basic Indiana hunting and fishing licenses are now available and will be valid from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. Information about available licenses and costs for residents and non-residents is online here.

One injured in Franklin County three-vehicle crash

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department investigated a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday on U.S. 52 near Richland Creek Road. Investigators say at 4:20 p.m. a car driven by Robert Ramey, 75, of Oxford, Ohio […]

Local leaders recognize ‘Hoosier Homesteads’

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families that have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. The program, instituted in 1976, recognizes the impact these family farms have made to the economic, cultural and social advancements of […]

INDOT awards more than $161 million for local infrastructure

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that $161.2 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 66 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and […]

ISDH warns about synthetic marijuana dangers

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is warning Hoosiers about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, spice, OMG, Scooby Snacks, AK-47 or other names, after reports this month that individuals […]

Friendship State Bank scholarship deadline this weekend

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Friendship, In. — The Friendship State Bank has been awarding the Wilke S. and James W. Lemon Scholarship to local seniors for over 20 years. This year the community bank will award nine seniors a $1000 scholarship […]

Indiana State Park Photo Contest open to all

March 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Celebrate spring and show off your photography skills by participating in the Indiana State Parks spring photo contest on social media. Take photos of spring wildflowers, spring scenic beauty or selfies of spring activities […]

Messer’s school security, safety measure signed into law

March 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — President Trump recently signed into law provisions authored by Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) to increase school security and protect students. The Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act of 2018 includes Messer’s legislation allowing local schools to […]

New study evaluates impact of new tax law by state

March 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A new study from WalletHub recently conducted a study to determine which states get the best tax breaks from the Jobs and Tax Reform Act. Following the evaluation of all 50 states and the […]