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Zeimke touts township merger plan

January 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — House Bill 1005 proposed by Republican Cindy Zeimke from Batesville would force townships with a population of 1,200 or less to merge. If approved by lawmakers the merger of about 300 townships in the […]

Laurel Police Department canine officer dies

January 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Laurel, In. — The Laurel Police Department has reported the death of canine officer Blade earlier this month due to deteriorating health conditions. His handler contacted a veterinarian and a vet tech that diagnosed Blade with “bloat.” […]

Distinguished veteran, daughter identified as Dearborn County murder victims

January 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — A decorated Vietnam veteran and his daughter have been identified as the victims of a double homicide in Dearborn County over the weekend. The bodies of Walter Bryant Jr., 78 and his live-in daughter […]

Long sentence handed down in Decatur County molesting case

January 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. —A Decatur County man accused of child molesting has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by Superior Court Judge Matthew Bailey. Based on the plea agreement, Mauricio Palomino will spend up to a […]

Local schools welcome hip-hop, rap culture PHD

January 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — On February 12, 13 and 15 the students of St. Louis School, Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville High School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Primary will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Blake […]

Oldenburg alum who worked with Saint/Mother Teresa of Calcutta addresses students, faculty

January 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, In. — On January 19, the OA school community had the rare privilege of hearing the inspiring and challenging words of a woman who grew up locally, graduated from OA, and then went on to serve […]

Spring bridge work in Dearborn County announced

January 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

DEARBORN COUNTY, In. Indiana Department of Transportation officials have announced plans to begin clearing operations for a bridge project on Cold Springs Road over Whitaker Creek in Sparta Township in February. Bridge removal and replacement […]

Columbus resident identified in fatal Holton hunting accident

January 22, 2018 Annie Nunley

Holton, In. — The Ripley County coroner has identified a Columbus resident dead following a hunting accident near Holton Saturday around 11:30 a.m. No foul play is expected. Reports indicate Anthony Thompson, 29, his brother and another […]

Area Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

January 21, 2018 Annie Nunley

The 43rd Annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tourney will be starting with The Sectionals taking place January 30-February 3. Area Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings Class 1A-Sectional 60 @ Waldron Tuesday Game 1: Southwestern (Shelby) vs […]

Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in Dearborn County

January 20, 2018 Annie Nunley

Dearborn, County, In. — (UPDATE Monday, January 22.) Indiana State Police and U.S. marshals have two people in custody in connection with a double homicide near Aurora on Friday. The two suspects were apprehended in Pulaski, Kentucky […]

Rescheduled legislative update happens this weekend

January 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce will host local lawmakers for a legislative update on Saturday, January 20. House Representatives District 67 Republican Randy Frye, District 55 Republican Cindy Ziemke, Republican senator Chip Perfect […]

Maternal Mortality Committee proposed by Leising gains support

January 19, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising, Republican from Oldenburg, to establish a statewide maternal mortality review committee recently passed the full Senate by a vote of 49 to 0. Senate Bill 142 […]