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Indianapolis, Ind. — Republican state senator from Oldenburg, Jean Leising has been appointed to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments.

Representative Frye pleased with latest Indiana budget

Batesville, Ind. — Batesville native and state representative from the 67th District Randy Frye is pleased with the two year $32 billion balanced budget passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year.

Batesville student earns national scholarship

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Batesville, Ind. — A future student of Purdue University and Batesville High School alum has been awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

Kentucky robbery suspect captured in Switzerland County

Switzerland County, Ind. — The suspect in a Kentucky armed robbery thought to be on the loose in South east Indiana has been captured.

Noted astronomer plans Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library event

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Greensburg, Ind. — The Greensburg-Decatur County Library will host astronomer Kevin Manning to talk about the solar eclipse that has been predicted for August 21 this year.

25-year ISP trooper, Ponsler announces run for Decatur County Sheriff

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Greensburg, Ind. — Jim Ponsler has announced his candidacy for sheriff in Decatur County.

Two deaths reported in the Fayette County Jail overnight

Connersville, Ind.

Former Bulldog Standout Wes McKinney Named HCAC Male Athlete of the Year

Former Batesville Bulldog Basketball standout Wes McKinney was named The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Male Athlete of the Year. Wes wrapped up his junior year with The Panthers.

McKinney becomes the first Hanover Panther to