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Suspect flees courthouse, school placed on lockdown

November 10, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Greensburg police and Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies captured a suspect after he fled the courthouse Thursday afternoon. Reports indicate Brandon Hatfield, 25, was in court for a theft charge when he fled while the […]

Batesville native deploys to Kuwait

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Batesville native Benjamin Eisert has been deployed to serve in Kuwait with the U.S. Army Reserve. Eisert is a 1998 graduate of Batesville High School, a 2001 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio’s […]

Jac-Cen-Del product signs to play college softball

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Osgood, In. — Jac-Cen-Del softball standout Morgen Carroll has signed to play at the college level for the University of St. Francis next year. “Mo” is a 2-time All-State softball selection who ranked in the top 10 […]

EPA approves ‘Weaponized Mosquitoes’ for Indiana, 19 other states

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Indiana is now one of 20 states in the country that the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of “Weaponized Mosquitoes.” Lexington, Kentucky-based MosquitoMate® received approval for the insects infected with a biopesticide […]

Food Growers Association announces ‘Holiday Gathering’

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Food and Grower Association’s Holiday Gathering will be held Tuesday, November 14 at Kathy and Ted Cooley’s Alpine Berry Farm at 5:45 p.m. The farm is located at 26191 Pocket Road in Batesville. […]

Indiana BMV announces Veteran’s Day closures

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — In observance of Veteran’s Day all offices and branches of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed Saturday, November 11 and Monday, November 13. For a complete list of locations or to […]

Elevated charges becoming more common in fatal overdose cases

November 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — While Nathaniel Walmsley, 36, and James Alvin (Al) Trimnell wait at the Ripley County Jail for their initial court hearing for murder in connection with the overdose death of Rachel Walmsley in July of […]

Landmark murder charges filed in Batesville overdose case

November 8, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Ripley County prosecutor Ric Hertel has filled felony murder charges in connection with the overdose of Batesville resident, Rachel Walmsley, 36, in July of 2017. Her husband, Nathaniel Walmsley and James Alvin Trimnell […]

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 […]