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Benefit planned for micro preemie
Greensburg, Ind. — Frankeigh’s Benefit Ride will be held Saturday, July 8. Register at 920 East Main Street in Greensburg beginning at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon. From 4 to 10 p.m.
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Highlighter 2017 coming to Batesville
Batesville, ind. — Highlighter 2017 is coming to Batesville Saturday, July 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The completely free event includes school supplies for grades k through 5, food, entertainment, inflatables and giveaways.
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Free fishing day announced at Big Oaks
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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ISP: Fayette County inmates died from synthetic drug intoxication
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
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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.
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More closures coming for Sears
Batesville, Ind. — Sears Holdings says they will close 20 additional stores following a poor performing second quarter of 2017.
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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.
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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.
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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