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Single family home permits slide in April

Indianapolis, Ind. — Single family home permits in Indiana dropped four percent in April compared to the same period last year. The report from the U.S.

Reports says Indiana debt one of the lowest in the nation

Indianapolis, Ind. — The Moody’s Investor Service State Debt Medians report says Indiana has the sixth lowest public tax-supported debt in the nation.

Two suspected of arson in Dillsboro

Dillsboro, Ind.

UPDATE: Gasoline spill in Napoleon causes evacuation

Napoleon, Ind.— UPDATE — At 10 p.m. U.S. 421 was opened and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Flooding closes Franklin County road

Brookville, Ind. — Levee Rd is closed until further notice due to flooding, between St Mary’s Rd and Snail Creek Rd.

Two Batesville seniors earn criminal justice scholarships

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

May 24, 2017 Annie Nunley

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