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Batesville residents bring flood concerns to city council

April 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In.— Batesville residents battling flooding issues in recently constructed subdivision approached city council members for help Monday night. The homes are primarily located in the Abbey Lane area north of I-74 and were built in […]

Franklin County Auditor transforms to better comply

April 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — A report from the Franklin County Observer says new Franklin County Auditor has made changes to help the county comply with state regulations. Since January 2017, Bauman has been presenting claims for payment of […]

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‘Echo Nation Youth Leadership Camp’ returns to Batesville, registration open

April 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. —Registration is open now for the Coalition for a DrDrug-Freeatesville “Echo Nation Youth Leadership Camp.” The staff of the camp is comprised of nationally acclaimed college-aged leaders who deliver a message of living life […]

Bridge overlay work in Ripley, Dearborn and Jennings Counties begins in May

April 11, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials and representatives from RAM Construction have established a schedule for the installation of thin bridge deck overlays at four structures in Jennings, Ripley and Dearborn Counties. RAM Construction tentatively […]

9 arrested in drug investigation

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

HOLTON, Ind. — 9 people were arrested on Thursday on numerous drug charges after an investigation at a Holton residence. According to the Indiana State Police, troopers conducted an investigation at 168 S Marion Street […]

Civil rights leader, Jackson lobbies for Kroger boycott in wake of store closings

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Cincinnati, Oh. — Civil Rights leader Jessie Jackson will pay a visit to the Queen City today to call for a Kroger boycott to protest the closings of two stores in predominantly black areas. Jackson says […]

Batesville uses Belterra funds for Vets recognition program

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Batesville common council approved a Belterra grant for a “Veteran’s Banner Program” similar to the “Portals of the Past” program. The program will be available this year and is free to the family of […]

Debate commission needs your questions

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Members of the Indiana Debate Commission are looking for questions from voters to submit to Republican Indiana U.S. Senate candidates. At press time, Luke Messer and Mike Braun have confirmed attendance. Todd Rokita has […]

BCEF seeks nominations for ‘You’ve Made a Difference’ program

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is sponsoring a “You’ve Made a Difference” spring campaign to honor Batesville Community School Corporation employees, according to BCEF executive director Anne Wilson. As the end of the […]

Art show coming to Aurora

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. – Spring colors will be in full bloom starting this weekend as the Southeastern Indiana Art Guild kicks off its annual Spring Art Show in downtown Aurora. The spring event will feature original artwork […]

St. Louis students earn knowledge, bird feeders & seed through Indiana Audubon Society program

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Students in the fourth and seventh grades at St. Louis School received bird feeders and seed as part of the Indiana Audubon Society’s “Indiana for the Birds” program. Fifty Indiana schools were chosen to […]

Ripley County, Johnson Township U.S. 421 work begins this week

April 10, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ripley County, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation’s contractor for an $800,000 small structure replacement project plans to begin widening operations on U.S. Highway 421 south of Versailles in Johnson Township this Wednesday, April 11, weather permitting, […]