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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 […]

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. […]