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Area youth takes state fair Grand Champion ribbon
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Indianapolis, In. Decatur County youth, Paige Gauck won the Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2017 Indiana State Fair
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Jasper Republican enters senate race
Jasper, In. Republican Indiana state representative Mike Braun from Jasper has announced his candidacy for the U.S.
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Driver flees Ripley County crash
Versailles, In. — Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single vehicle crash in which the driver fled the scene on foot
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Batesville Memorial Pool releases new hours
Batesville, In. — The Batesville Memorial Pool will close Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m. The facility will reopen on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) from 1 to 6 p.m. until Labor Day weekend.
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Multicultural event planned in Ripley County
Versailles, In. — Libraries in Osgood and Versailles will present the program, “A World of Faith and Cultures in our Neighborhoods” Saturday, August 19. The program is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
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I-74 work set to begin
Batesville, In. — Local leaders, officials from INDOT and Milestone Contractors conducted a ceremonial beginning to the $61 million I-74 reconstruction project.
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Walhill announces reorganization
Batesville, In. — Wallhill Farms has announced the closure of the restaurant.
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Displaced Sunman residents need your help
Sunman, In. — Four families forced to leave a Sunman area apartment are looking for alternate accommodations. The families are cleared to stay in a Batesville area motel at least until Friday.
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State Police: Think school bus safety, know the rules
Batesville, In. — As students prepare to begin classes for the 2017-18 school year the Indiana State Police want to refresh motorists about school bus rules. School bus drivers will activate the buses flashing amber/yellow lights when […]
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Perseid Meteor Shower to peak this weekend
Batesville, In. — Scientists say the 2017 Perseid Meteor Shower will be most active on the Mornings of August 11, 12 and 13.
This year activity could be more difficult to see due to the
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Franklin County officials announce bridge closure
Oldenburg, In. — Franklin County officials say the first bridge on St. Mary’s Road east of Oldenburg will be closed until further notice.
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Decatur County Marching Band scores top 10 finish in state competition
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Indianapolis, In. — From a field of 49 Indiana high school bands, the Decatur County Marching Band finished ninth.