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Madison, Ind. — The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge will hold a “Take a Kid Fishing Day” on Saturday, July 8. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Four area residents recognized as ‘Golden Hoosiers’

Indianapolis, Ind. — Four area residents were among 22 Hoosiers who have been presented with the Golden Hoosier Award.

Franklin FFA Chapter reports successful 2017 convention

West Lafayette, Ind. — Franklin County FFA members wrapped up the state convention on the campus of Purdue University recently.

Shelby Kolb was the first member from the Franklin County FFA Chapter to run for

Road closure announced in Decatur County

Decatur County, Ind. — Milhousen Road in Decatur County will be closed from noon Monday, June 26 to noon Wednesday, June 28.

ISP: Fayette County inmates died from synthetic drug intoxication

June 24, 2017 Annie Nunley

Connersville, Ind. — Indiana State Police have confirmed carfentanil intoxication as the cause of death for two men in the Fayette County Jail.

On June 6 police arrested Chad Sizemore, 37, of Connersville, in Wayne

CANOEFEST RACES POSTPONED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

Brookville, Ind. — A report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says Canoefest 2017 will roll with one minor glitch; the largest canoe race in the region has been postponed due to heavy rains.

More closures coming for Sears

Batesville, Ind. — Sears Holdings says they will close 20 additional stores following a poor performing second quarter of 2017.

Ripley Chamber 5k event this weekend

Versailles, Ind. — The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce 5k Walk/Run will be held this Saturday in downtown Versailles.

Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, costs $15 and ends at 7:50.

New music venue taking shape in Nashville

Nashville, Ind. — A new music venue could be open in the Nashville, Indiana area by the spring of 2019.

Oldenburg Academy recognized for academic performance

From left: OA Assistant Principal Jonathon Maple, Superintendent Jennifer McCormick, President Diane Laake and Principal Brian McFee.

Oldenburg, Ind. — Oldenburg Academy has been named the winner of the 2016 Indiana Advanced Placement Award

Portion of Batesville trail system to close for maintenance

Batesville, Ind. — Batesville’s Liberty Trail will be closed Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 for seal coating.

Ripley County underage drinking party investigation ongoing

Holton, Ind. — Acting on a tip, Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies made several arrests at an underage drinking party last week in the Holton area.

When police arrived to the home on County Road 400