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Dearborn, Switzerland Counties included in disaster declaration due to heavy rain

February 26, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has issued a disaster emergency for 11 Indiana counties in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall, including Dearborn and Switzerland Counties. The governor signed […]

Guest Column: Randy Frye honors WW I hero, Jefferson County native

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Hoosier veterans both past and present deserve to be recognized for their outstanding service to our nation. Maj. Samuel Woodfill, a Jefferson County native, is no exception. His lifelong dedication to our country is […]

ISP releases sobriety checkpoint plans

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Troopers from the Versailles Post of the Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jackson County March 2, 3. Motorists should have license, identification and registration readily available. The purpose of sobriety […]

Increased patrols for the month of March announced

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Indiana State Police will be joined by local law enforcement this March to increase dangerous and impaired driving patrols for the NCAA Tournament and St. Patrick’s Day. Last year, the weekend beginning St. […]

Proposal would rename a section of U.S. 50 for fallen officers

February 25, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative from Seymour Jim Lucas has proposed a resolution that would rename U.S. 50 in Jennings County from County Road 150N to the Muscatatuck River for fallen police officers. Lucas is asking […]

Flash Flood Warning For Ripley And Dearborn Counties

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Ripley County and Northwestern Dearborn County until Sunday, February 25, at 4:15 AM. At 939 PM EST, radar indicated that heavy rain […]

Lady Pirates Fall Short At Girls Basketball State Finals

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

The 3A #2 Greensburg Lady Pirates were defeated by #1 Northwestern Lady Tigers 63-42 in The Girls Basketball State Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Lady Pirates finish the season at 23-4 while […]

UPDATE: Application deadline for the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Sunday

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The deadline for application to the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, 11:59 p.m., February 25th, 2018 is quickly approaching. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper […]

Official closing date set for MainSource, First Financial transaction

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In — Officials from First Financial Bancorp and MainSource say the closing of the merger transaction is scheduled for April 1, 2018, when the two banks will legally become one company. While MainSource will officially be […]

USDA launches website to highlight opioid resources

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today unveiled a new webpage featuring resources to help rural communities respond to the opioid crisis. “While no corner of the country has gone untouched by the […]

Leising meets with business, education leaders

February 24, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg Jean Leising met with Hillenbrand and Batesville Tool and Die leaders, as well as school superintendents from Southeast Indiana at the Statehouse last week. The group discussed issues facing […]

Meals on Wheels in Greensburg raises $7,500 with ‘Dancing with the Stars’

February 23, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Greensburg Meals on Wheels raised $7,000 with their version of Dancing with the Stars Thursday night. The participants were Dennis and Lori Spears, John and Jill Pratt, Telmo Bastarrica, Paula Cobo, Micki and Brad […]