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Special Olympics organizes ‘Fire Truck Pull’
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Lawrenceburg, In. — Do you and a team of your closest friends and/or co-workers have what it takes to pull Lawrenceburg Fire Department’s largest ladder truck?
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‘Next Level Roads Initiative’ details released
Indianapolis, In.— Indiana governor Eric Holcomb and department of transportation commissioner Joe McGuinness shared a five year plan for infrastructure improvements using funds generated from newly passed legislation.
Under the “Next Level Roads Initiative” the
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Hoosier among Marines killed in Mississippi air crash
Middletown, In. — Resident of Middletown in Henry County has been identified as one of the Marines killed in a Mississippi air crash this week.
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Milan woman injured in Sunman area crash
Sunman, In. — A Milan woman was injured in a rear end crash on State Road 101 near Sunman Wednesday.
A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says around 5:30 a.m.
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Rare deadly tick-borne virus reported in Indiana
Indianapolis, In. — Indiana state health officials say the CDC has confirmed two cases of the deadly Heartland virus.
The Heartland virus was recently discovered and is believed to be transmitted by ticks.
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Senator Leising announces Franklin County Fair appearance
Brookville, In. — State senator Jean Leising will attend the Franklin County Fair Monday, July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Batesville youth attends American Legion Auxiliary event
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Angola, In. — Batesville youth, Amanda Barnhorst recently attended the American Legion Auxiliary, Hoosier Girls State on the campus of Trine University in Angola.
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Proposed water main sparks debate
Batesville, In. — The proposed city of Batesville waterline from the Whitewater aquifer in Franklin County is raising questions among officials.
Last year the city purchased about 100 acres with the intent of constructing a
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Minor injuries reported in Ripley County truck crash
Osgood, In. —A Monday morning crash in Ripley County resulted in minor injuries to a Goshen, Indiana truck driver.
A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says around 11 a.m.
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Batesville native part of award winning chorus in Las Vegas
Batesville, In. — Batesville resident Al Geis was part of a Barbershop Chorus that earned a top 15 spot in an international competition. The competition took place in Las Vegas July 8 and 9.
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Batesville, Lawrenceburg earn ‘Safest City’ recognition
Batesville, In. — The SafeWise Report says Batesville and Lawrenceburg are two of the safest cities in the state. Lawrenceburg landed at 14 on the list while Batesville entered the list at 15.
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Critical Peak Load advisory issued
Osgood, In. — The Southeastern Indiana REMC has issued a critical peak load advisory for Wednesday, July 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.