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Snowy owl sightings at record numbers this year

December 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, in. — The Indiana Audubon Society says birdwatchers can expect historic numbers of the all-white snowy owl this year. More than 25 snowy owls have already been reported since late fall, and December is the best […]

Heating assistance available for low-income families

December 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) promotes initiatives to keep families safe and healthy through the winter months. The program can bridge the gap during a crisis, pay energy bills or provide […]

Gov. Holcomb: 2017 a record year for job creation

December 4, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Governor Eric Holcomb says economic development numbers for 2017 show a record year of growth for the Hoosier state. With one month still to go, Indiana has received 270 corporate commitments that represent almost […]

Jennings County crash claims the life of North Vernon man

December 2, 2017 Annie Nunley

Jennings County, In. — Indiana State Police and the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department investigated a fatal crash Friday around 6 p.m. on County Road 450 West near U.S. 50. The crash reconstruction team determined a car driven […]

Frye: Attacking the opioid crisis

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Last year, nearly 64,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses, and half of those deaths were opioid related. In Indiana, opioid overdose deaths rose 52 percent between 2015 and 2016, and […]

Six injured in Thursday Connersville crash

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Connersville, In. — A Thursday afternoon crash in the Connersville area injured six people according to the Indiana State police. At 12:30 p.m. police responded to a crash report at Western Avenue and 24th Street. The investigation […]

Batesville Chamber schedules ‘Social Media’ training class

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce along with Batesville Main Street are present a “Social Media” training session on December 14. The event will be held at the Hillenbrand Auditorium from 8 to 9 […]

‘Red Kettle’ campaign underway, volunteers sought

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is going on through December 23. All the money collected at the Batesville Kroger store will stay in Ripley County to help those in need. Local organizer […]

ELD standards for truckers, companies concern Indiana AG

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is asking for a delay in rules regarding the mandatory use of Electronic Logging Devices. The devices make it easier and faster to accurately track, manage and share records […]

Alleged tipsy trucker blamed in U.S. 52 accident in Franklin County

December 1, 2017 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — A Thursday morning crash involving a suspected intoxicated semi truck driver closed U.S. 52 for about four hours. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says at 8:23 a.m. Gary M. Wyatt, 55, of Knightstown, […]

Car/Deer crash injures one in Franklin County

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — One person was injured in a fiery Franklin County crash Tuesday evening. A report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says a car driven by Kyle Manis, 26, of Cedar Grove, was northbound […]

Senator Donnelly touts accomplishments for veterans

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Senior U.S. senator from Indiana, Democrat Joe Donnelly recently celebrated the passage of two measures to help Indiana veterans. First, the Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act requires service members to receive a mental […]