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Batesville, Ind. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department awarded two Batesville High School graduates with scholarships.

Jonathan Kunkel and Matthew Lents both earned $1,000 scholarships to pursue a career in criminal justice.

Greensburg, Madison and Vincennes named ‘Stellar Communities’ finalists

Greensburg, Ind. — Greensburg is one of six finalists for the 2017 Stellar Communities Designation.

Batesville Memorial Pool opens this weekend

Batesville, Ind. — The Batesville Memorial Pool opens Saturday, May 27. The pool features a 13-foot deep diving portion and a waterslide.

Residents can also book a private party at the pool.

Osgood amends unsafe building code

Osgood, Ind. — The Osgood town council has amended the unsafe building ordinance.

Early sign-up available for Lions Club golf scramble

Batesville, Ind. — Early sign-up is available for the Batesville Lions Club golf scramble on September 16 at the Cricket Ridge Restaurant and Golf Course.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department canine retires, new canine added

Canine officer Lito

Canine officer Max

Brookville, Ind. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has announced the retirement of a canine officer and the appointment of a new canine.

For eight years, canine officer

Ceremony for fallen officers held in Versailles

From left, Lt. Paul Adams, Cindy Winzenread, Taylor Winzenread and Cpt.

New Point VFD plans Georgia Peach fundraiser for Special Olympics

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New Point, Ind — The New Point Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Georgia Peach Fundraiser for Decatur County Special Olympics.

Full boxes or about 25 pounds are

Franklin County FFA Banquet results

Brookville, Ind. — Several honors were handed out at the recent Franklin County FFA Banquet.

Lori Kolb was named an honorary FFA member.

2018 Brickyard 400 moves to September, picks up significance

Indianapolis, Ind. — Beginning in 2018 the Brickyard 400 will move to the month of September and become the final race of the regular season.

The race in 2018 will be run September 9.

Local sorority awards scholarships

Batesville, Ind.

INDOT mowing crew crash on U.S. 50 injures three

Aurora, Ind. — At 11:30 a.m.