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‘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 […]

Shelbyville woman jailed after alleged theft from elderly woman

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Shelbyville, In. —A Shelbyville woman is under arrest after allegedly stealing money and other items from an elderly woman’s home. After being hired to help with home health care at a residence in Shelbyville, 49 year […]

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Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville presents positive report at celebration

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville celebrated their year on Wednesday at the Big Four Café with several members of the community. Director of the coalition Kim Linkel says the most recent information […]

Bridge closure in Franklin County announced

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In. — The Franklin County Highway Department has announced the closing of the Sanes Creek Road Bridge at Tee Hill Road. The closure will run from Friday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 6. Please avoid […]

Miami University Trustees sued over pro-life exhibit ruling

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Oxford, Oh.— Attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom filed a federal lawsuit to reverse a school administration decision at Miami University to shut down a pro-life display. Since 2015, Students for Life of Miami University of Ohio, […]

INDOT issues I-74 construction update

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials anticipate construction activities along Interstate 74 between the New Point exit in Decatur County and State Road 101 in Ripley County will continue for another week. According to project […]

St. Louis students support local food pantry with holiday campaign

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — A recent food drive sponsored by the St. Louis Catholic School collected more than 1200 items for the Batesville Food Pantry. The “Gobble Up Food Drive” provides support to local agencies at a very […]

St. Louis Catholic School announces spelling bee results

November 30, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The St. Louis Catholic School 4th through 8th graders recently participated in a school spelling bee. The finalists were (two from each grade) were Bridget Lohmueller, Amaia Fullenkamp, Isabel Raab, Ben Miller, Sadie Wachsmann, […]