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Distracted driving suspected in Franklin County crash

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Franklin County, In.— Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department believe distracted driving was the cause of a Sunday evening crash. A report from the sheriff’s department says a 17-year-old female was eastbound on Wolf Creek […]

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Wood-Mizer seeks additional Batesville property

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In.— Batesville Area Planning Commission has recommended approval by city council of rezoning a 10 acre plot near Wood-Mizer. Wood-Mizer has quickly occupied the 79,000 square-foot facility that was built in 2015 and is looking […]

Lengthy closure needed for State Road 250 work in Switzerland County

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Patriot, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation says plans to stabilize an embankment on State Road 250 near Patriot will require a closure that could last up to six weeks. Workers from Geostabilization International will use […]

National Federation of the Blind plans ‘White Cane Safety Walk’

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Cincinnati, Oh. — The National Federation of the Blind of Cincinnati will host our Annual White Cane Safety Day Walk, during the Meet the Blind Month. The event will be October 2 at 11 a.m. in Cincinnati […]

CAUTION: Slow-moving vehicles ahead

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, in. — Officials from multiple state agencies are cautioning the public about slow-moving farm equipment this fall. “There are 57,700 farming operations in Indiana and more than 14 million acres of farmland,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne […]

Decatur REMC responds to hurricane relief effort

September 12, 2017 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County REMC is joining several other cooperatives to send 60 line workers into the hurricane Irma region. The crews and equipment will leave Tuesday to deploy in the state of Georgia. The […]

St. Louis students raise money for hurricane victims

September 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — The students of St. Louis Catholic School have raised $812.90 to assist hurricane victims in Texas. The students finalized the fund drive on Monday, September 11. When the seventh graders heard about the devastation […]

U.S. 50 restrictions at Tanner Creek announced

September 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Lawrenceburg, In. — Indiana Department of Transportation officials say they plan to close the eastbound lanes of U.S. 50 near Tanner’s Creek Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 while workers pour the concrete deck. Lane restrictions […]

Dillsboro Heritage Festival celebrates WW I

September 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Dillsboro, In. — The Dillsboro Heritage Festival brings history to life September 16 and 17. The two day event features demonstrations, displays and hands-on activities throughout town. This year will celebrate 100 years since WWI. Exhibits include […]

Duke Energy sends linemen to help restore Florida power

September 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Pinellas County, Fl. — About 630 Duke Energy Indiana workers are in Florida working to restore power to millions in the dark. Experts say the operation could be the most extensive difficult in history. In many cases […]

Indiana sends troops for hurricane relief

September 11, 2017 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, In. — About 100 men and women from the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division and the 181st Intelligence Wing are in Florida assisting with hurricane response efforts. “The National Guard stands trained and prepared to […]

INDOT mobilizes for MUTC training event

September 9, 2017 Annie Nunley

Butlerville, In. — The Indiana Department of Transportation Southeast District will participate in earthquake disaster training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center Monday, September 11 through Wednesday, September 13. Residents are cautioned about extra traffic on U.S. […]