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Three teens injured in Franklin County crash

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department investigated a single vehicle crash Sunday morning that injured a Brookville teen. Reports indicate a 17-year-old was westbound on Fairfield Causeway Road around 10:40 a.m. when […]

Charges filed in Aurora double homicide

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Aurora, In. — The son and grandson and his girlfriend have been charged with the murders of Walter Bryant, 76 and Faith Craig, 58, both of Aurora. Police found their bodies on the evening of January 19 […]

Iowa lawmakers consider civics test as part of high school graduation requirements

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Iowa lawmakers are considering the implementation of a Civics test as a graduation requirement. The test would cover the basics of American democracy, history and the system of government. House Study Bill 573 would […]

Zeimke joins effort to boost foster families

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Batesville Cindy Ziemke joined fellow House lawmakers to fill diaper bags with donated baby supplies for foster families across Indiana. The lawmakers partnered with the Indiana Association of Resources and Child […]

Perfect announces reelection bid

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Republican state senator Chip Perfect from Lawrenceburg has announced plans to run for reelection in the 43rd District in Indiana. Perfect said, “It has been an honor to serve my fellow Hoosiers in southeastern […]

MainSource releases Q-4, 2017 earnings

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Greensburg-based MainSource Bank has reported an increase of $4.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. President and Chief Executive Officer Archie Brown said, “”I am very […]

Franklin County candidate filing deadline approaches

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Friday, February 9 at noon is the filing deadline for candidates seeking office in Franklin County. The Franklin County Clerk’s office is open in the courthouse Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon […]

Toddler hurt in Jennings County ORV crash

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lovett, In. — A two-year-old child has been airlifted to Riley Children’s Hospital following a Sunday off-road vehicle (ORV) crash in Jennings County. A report from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources says Cody Kissich, 25, was […]

Ripley County man guilty in child porn case

January 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Following an October arrest for attempted possession of child pornography, Ripley County resident Rondell Gene Goe, 77, has entered a guilty plea in circuit court. A date for sentencing has not been determined. Investigators […]

‘The Great Blizzard of 1978’ set records that still stand

January 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Forty years ago this week southeastern Indiana was in the grip of the Blizzard of 1978. The storm set records that still stand today: The third lowest non-tropical barometric pressure recorded in the United […]

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce awards community members, reflects on 2017

January 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2018 Annual Awards Dinner on the WalHill Farm Thursday. Community members John Armbruster from the Oldenburg Academy was introduced as the “Educator of the Year”, Jeanne […]

Death investigation underway in Ripley County

January 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Milan, In. — Investigators from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s office say a juvenile was killed after a fall from a moving vehicle in the Milan area Wednesday. Reports indicate the incident occurred at 9:40 […]