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Local lawmakers offer legislative update

January 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce will host local lawmakers for a legislative update on Saturday, January 13. House Representatives District 67 Republican Randy Frye, District 55 Republican Cindy Ziemke, Republican senator Chip Perfect […]

Magazine highlights Indiana round barns

January 4, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The January-February issue of Outdoor Indiana magazine features a cover story on the movement to preserve the Hoosier state’s round and polygonal barns. Such barns were always rare, even in their heyday. At least […]

Urgent plea for blood donors issued

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Indiana Blood Center reports they cannot fill hospital orders for O negative blood and has less than a one-day supply as of Wednesday, January 3. An urgent plea has been issued to donors […]

Ripley County Community Foundation introduces new members

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Ripley, County, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jim Black and Nancy Durham have been named to the Ripley County Community Foundation Board of Directors. “Both Jim and Nancy bring […]

Frye officially announces District 67 reelection bid

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — State Representative Randy Frye, R-Greensburg, announced today that he will seek re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives from District 67. Frye was first elected in 2010. A retired professional firefighter, he serves as […]

Duke offers tips to save energy costs

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. – The new year brought in a blast of cold weather, and Duke Energy is offering some tips for keeping energy costs under control while keeping you and your family warm. Money-saving tips […]

Ohio minimum wage workers get a boost in 2018

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Columbus, Oh. — Minimum wage workers in Ohio get a pay raise as 2018 begins. The rate increases to $8.30 from $8.15 as of January 1, 2018. The increase for workers who receive tips will increase to […]

Jail officers sought in Ripley County

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department is hiring jail officers for the night shift. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, have a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a background check. The position offers […]

Pet killed by angry ex-boyfriend

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — Deputies in Rush County are investigating a report of a Laurel man who allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend’s dog in the face. After arguing via text messages Makayla Cate drove from her New Castle […]

DCH welcomes first baby of 2018

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — It was bitter cold outside, but the Dearborn County Hospital Birthing Center was filled with warm hearts upon the arrival of its first baby delivered in 2018, Tucker Wayne Rae Smith, on January 1. […]

Fire destroys house and barn, donations sought for family

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

North Vernon, In. — Officials in Jennings County say a barn and A-frame home were destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon in the 8700 block of County Road 100 North. A neighbor reported the fire at 1:40 […]

Disabled man escapes Harrison house fire

January 3, 2018 Annie Nunley

Harrison, Oh. — A Harrison resident attempting to heat his home and thaw water pipes with a portable heater escaped a fire Tuesday evening. Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Derby Boulevard at 10 p.m. and […]