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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. […]

Judge sets trial dates, bond for Pindell

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Chad Pindell, 36, of Napoleon, had his first day in court after his Sunday arrest for inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor. Senior Judge Carl Taul set a surety bond of $35,000, set the […]

Rising Sun Regional Foundation awards grant to Kids Discovery Factory

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

BATESVILLE, In. – Kids Discovery Factory received a $5,000 grant from Rising Sun Regional Foundation to purchase a new robotics exhibit for their traveling Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) program, Kids Discovery Mobile […]

Franklin County residents arrested in Lawrenceburg casino drug probe

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Four Franklin County residents have been arrested following a Lawrenceburg casino methamphetamine investigation. Security officers at the Hollywood Casino requested help from the Lawrenceburg Police Department after observing drug activity on Friday, March 2. […]

Alliance for a Healthier Indiana plans southeastern Indiana stop

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, in. — The Alliance for a Healthier Indiana is hosting a series of town hall meetings in 2018 to discuss public health issues plaguing the state. Between April and October, the State of Our Health Road Show […]

New water main, increased rates proposed for Westport

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Westport, In. — Members of Westport Town Council learned the estimated cost to upgrade their water infrastructure will be about $4.4 million. The new system would increase water pressure to the north part of the city by […]

Health officials investigate Hepatitis A outbreak

March 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is working with local health departments in southern Indiana to respond to a recent increase in hepatitis A cases, many of which are tied to a large […]

Greensburg bridge project expected to cause traffic delays

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation say motorists will experience intermittent stoppages on U.S. 421 at Sand Creek for bridge work. Indianapolis-based HIS Construction has been awarded the $1.8 million and will complete […]

Local farms recognized in ‘Hoosier Homestead’ program

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — At the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler presented 65 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana agriculture keeps our economy thriving, […]

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‘Heroes of Character’ nominations accepted now

March 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Nominations are now being accepted for the “Heroes of Character” awards due on May 15. Several local students and adults will be recognized at the “Heroes of Character” Celebration on October 25, 2018. The […]