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Batesville 2017 street overlay program details released

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The following streets are part of the 2017 Batesville street overlay program: Indiana Avenue from Pearl Street to the end Olive Street from Park Avenue to Depot Street Hillcrest Avenue from Walnut Street to […]

Traffic restrictions on U.S. 52 in Franklin County planned

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin slide stabilization efforts on Monday, November 13 on U.S. 52 in Franklin County. For the next four weeks traffic restrictions are expected between Cedar […]

Indiana AG urges caution when seeking storm damage repairs

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is advising residents to approach storm damage repairs with caution. Be vigilant when selecting workers or companies to restore damage caused by recent storms. Hill has launched “Double […]

Jennings County factory announces expansion

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Jennings County, In. — Decatur Plastic Products has announced an expansion in Jennings County that will create 40 new jobs by 2019. “Geographically, Indiana is a great location with access to multiple major metropolitan areas and shipping […]

Oldenburg earns ‘Silver Status’ in education effort

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, In. — Oldenburg Academy has been awarded “Silver Status” for their performance in the Dual Credit program. During the 2015-16 school year 64 percent of students earned at least one college credit hour. Dual-credit courses provide […]

Batesville High School recognized for ‘Dual Credit’ performance

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Batesville High School has been awarded “Silver Status” for their performance in the Dual Credit program. During the 2015-16 school year 52 percent of students earned at least one college credit hour. Dual-credit […]

Baylor Trucking sponsors ‘Wreaths Across America’

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Milan, In. — Baylor Trucking will hold “Wreathes Across America” on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Baylor Trucking Terminal building in Milan on State Road 48. The nationwide event […]

Two local schools recognized for ‘Dual Credit’ excellence

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — East Central High School and Franklin County High School were honored along with 130 other schools honored during Monday’s Indiana Dual Credit Recognition Ceremony at the Statehouse. State Representative Randy Lyness said “It’s encouraging […]

Batesville 8th graders raising money for D.C. trip

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — In order to help fund the class trip to Washington, D.C., beginning Friday, November 10th, the 8th grade class at Batesville Middle School will be selling $10.00 gift certificates to local restaurants. The following businesses […]

State Rep. Frye: Technology and Trucking

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Automakers throughout the world are growing the market for electric-powered vehicles. In the past few months, several companies announced plans to develop electric semi-trucks. Living in the Crossroads of America, this innovation is bound […]

Greensburg council members delay chicken decision

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — City council members in Greensburg tabled the chicken debate until the December meeting. The council is considering an ordinance that would allow residents to keep up to four hens at least 20 feet away […]

Rescue workers save pregnant woman from flood waters

November 7, 2017 Annie Nunley

Manilla, In. — Indiana State Police saved a pregnant woman from flood waters on a Rush County road Monday afternoon . Around 1 p.m. Rush County Sheriff’s deputies and Indiana State trooper Mike Ooley began to coordinate […]