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St. Louis receives Ripley County Community Foundation grant

November 14, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Ripley County Community Foundation has awarded a grant to St. Louis School for the purchase of a wireless microphone system. The system will be used for choir performances, programs and public performances […]

Richmond ‘no kill’ animal shelter under fire, former Rushville ‘whistle blower’ placed on leave

November 14, 2017 Annie Nunley

Richmond, In. — A not-for-profit “no kill” animal shelter in Richmond is answering allegations of dozens of euthanized animals since 2012. A report from Kicks 96 says employees and volunteers were asked to lie about seven healthy […]

Greensburg High School ‘Chautauqua’ speaker schedule announced

November 14, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The 16th Greensburg High School Chautauqua is a program intended to promote diversity among students, faculty, administrators and community members. Captain Jamiel Altheri, first Yemeni-American to attain the rank of Captain in the NYPD police […]

Oldenburg announces holiday program

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, IN — “Catch the Holiday Spirit…Under the Spires!” The town of Oldenburg, known as the Village of Spires, welcomes all to attend an all-day festival titled “Holidays Under the Spires.” The event takes place […]

Public defender assigned to Walmsley in connection to overdose case

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Documents from the Ripley County prosecutor’s office say one of the men accused of murder in the overdose death of Rachel Walmsley will be assigned a public defender and will be held without bond. […]

Awards announced at Sunman Chamber of Commerce dinner

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Sunman, In. — The Sunman Chamber of Commerce recently recognized community members at their Annual Appreciation Dinner. Sunman American Legion post #337 was named Business of the Year. Shirley Campbell has recognized as the Citizen of the […]

Former Franklin County auditor reaches plea deal in theft case

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Connersville, In. — A report from the Connersville News Examiner says embattled former Franklin County auditor Stephen Brack pleaded guilty and was sentenced in Fayette Superior court Monday. Brack was facing two felony theft counts in connection […]

State police announce sobriety check point this weekend

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — Indiana State Police have announced plans for a sobriety check point in Jackson County at an undisclosed location November 17-18. Officials say the purpose of check points is to find and remove possibly impaired […]

Suspicious circumstances in fatal fire under investigation

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Jennings County, In. — Detectives from the Indiana State Police and State Fire Marshall’s office are investigating a fatal fire in Jennings County. A report from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department says the fire was reported on […]

8th annual Tree Lighting celebration announced in Batesville

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The eighth annual Community Tree Lighting in Batesville will be held Thursday, December 7 at 5 p.m. in the Bike Park area. The tree will be illuminated at 6 p.m. Please come downtown and […]

Indiana named 10th fattest state

November 13, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — A report from WalletHub determined Indiana is the 10th fattest state in the country. The study considered obesity, health consequences and exercise. Here are the top 10 states in the country: Mississippi West Virginia […]

Greensburg-Decatur County EDC announces changes

November 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Marc Coplon, executive director of the Greensburg-Decatur County Economic Development Corporation and office and communication coordinator Natasha Kellerman have resigned from their positions. Coplon served for seven years in the post and serves on […]