Muncie, In. — Conservative Muncie businessman, Jonathan Lamb has announced his intention to run in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District.

Batesville, In. — The $61 million reconstruction of I-74 in Decatur, Franklin and Ripley Counties will officially begin on Monday, August 7.

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce is holding an American Heart Association CPR class September 6 at the chamber office on U.S. 50 in Versailles.

Batesville, In. — One of the longest serving members of the Batesville Memorial Public Library has announced his retirement.

Lawrenceburg, In. — Through the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency $13,280 in emergency food and shelter assistance is available.

Ripley County non-profit organizations can apply for Emergency Food &amp

Batesville, In. — A Friday crash on State Road 46 east of Batesville claimed the life a local man.

Switzerland County, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin chip and seal operations on State Road 156 in Switzerland County next week.

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Lawrenceburg, In. — The Sixth Congressional District Job Fair will be held Thursday, August 3 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College in Lawrenceburg.

Ripley County, In. — A Friendship resident is recovering after a fall from a ladder Sunday.

A report from the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department says a male fell 10 to 15 feet while working in

Osgood, In. — Osgood American Legion Post 267 will hold an ATV Poker Run Saturday, August 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. in Legion Park on U.S. 421, ride begins at noon.