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Rushville pastor accused of child sex crimes, wife arrested

February 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Rushville, In. — A Rushville pastor accused of child molesting and his wife have been arrested for trespassing and resisting law enforcement. A report from the Rushville Police Department says on Monday Garry Evans, 72, and his […]

‘Innovate WithIn 2018 Pitch Competition’ targets high school competitors

February 1, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Ball State University and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is hosting a one-of-a-kind competition to encourage innovators at the high school-level. The Innovate WithIn 2018 Pitch Competition is open to all Indiana high school […]

Greensburg Police implement ‘Autism Alert System’

January 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Police Department will implement an “Autism alert System” for local children this week. The system is designed to add another layer of protection for parents will children diagnosed with the disorder. The […]

MainSource agrees to sell Greensburg, Columbus branches as part of merger deal

January 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Due to regulatory concerns, First Financial Bancorp will sell four branches to comply with the $1 billion merger agreement with Greensburg-based MainSource Bank as set forth by the U. S. Department of Justice. Four […]

Hill-Rom leader announces exit

January 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Chicago, Il. — Hill-Rom Holdings president and chief executive officer John Greisch, 62 has informed the board he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2018. “It has been an honor to lead this […]

Township merger bill passes committee

January 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The House Committee on Ways and Means passed a bill Monday authored by Republican state representative from Batesville Cindy Ziemke that would require small townships to merge with one or more contiguous townships. According […]

INDOT vehicles involved in two Tuesday crashes

January 31, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Indiana State Police are investigating two Versailles District crashes involving vehicles driven by workers from the department of transportation. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles says the first crash occurred around 10 a.m. Tuesday on northbound […]

Group urges cigarette tax increase

January 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — The Raise it for Health campaign joined 25 leading Indiana health and business organizations today to call for an increase in the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack, which would immediately help 50,000 adults […]

Area realtors step up for Safe Passage

January 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — The Southeastern Indiana Board of Realtors chose Safe Passage as the recipient of their annual auction at their Christmas event at the Dearborn Country Club. The 150 members raised $5635 for the nonprofit […]

Indiana flu deaths top 100, Tamiflu in high demand

January 30, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — For the first time in more than 10 years, flu activity has been reported in all 48 contiguous states. With more than two months left in the flu season, Indiana has reported 107 flu-related […]

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 […]