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USDA announces $34 million relief effort for 2017 disaster victims

April 13, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C.— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $34 million to help agricultural producers recover from 2017 natural disasters through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), which covers losses […]

Decatur County man faces sex charges after family complaint

April 13, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — A Decatur County man is facing child molesting charge after several alleged incident with a juvenile female. Deputies began an investigation around April 1 after being notified by the victim’s mother. Deputies learned that […]

Local businesses honored for longevity

April 13, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 44 Indiana companies today with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today […]

U.S. 50 restrictions begin in North Vernon

April 13, 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 North Vernon bypass is onsite. Motorists will be shifted to the north side of […]

Officials probe response to accidental death in Hamilton County

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Cincinnati, Oh. — Officials are urging caution after a Hamilton County, Ohio teen was killed in a freak accident inside a Honda Odyssey van in the Seven Hills School parking lot. A report from Cincinnati police Kyle Plush, […]

Crash knocks out power in Decatur County

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Decatur County, In. — A Wednesday morning crash on West Base Road in Decatur County left about 75 people without power. Information from the Decatur County REMC says a semi-truck drove off the side of the road […]

Brookville resident injured in Wednesday morning rollover crash

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — A Brookville resident was flown to University of Cincinnati Hospital following a Wednesday morning crash on St. Mary’s Road. A report from the sheriff’s department says a vehicle driven by Douglas Flaspohler, 60, […]

Aurora Walmart set for renovations, service upgrades

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — Walmart has announced plans to spend an estimated $24 million over the next year in Indiana through the remodeling of seven stores as well as the rollout of several in-store and online innovations designed […]

Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual Future in Farming Ag Dinner planned

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, in. — The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual Future in Farming Ag dinner will be held Thursday, April 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Greensburg. The event will feature the newly appointed Director […]

Speakers encourage women to consider public service

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The theme at the 28th Annual Lugar Series Luncheon on Monday was encouraging women to get involved in public service. “Run. Run, run, run. We absolutely need women at all levels of government to step […]

St. Louis names 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — St. Louis School in Batesville has released the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students, Congratulations! 4th Grade: First Honors: Leo Canessa, Amaia Fullenkamp, Ben Greiwe, Sophia Hohenstein, Ashley Hunter, Jaiden Kuria, Bridget Lohmueller, Olivia Meer, Meg […]

North Vernon officials close public pool for 2018

April 12, 2018 Annie Nunley

North Vernon, In. — The municipal pool in North Vernon will not open this year after a unanimous vote by city council. An inspection following the 2017 revealed almost $35,00 of repairs needed to the liner […]