(Statehouse) – A bill has been filed this legislative session that would abolish the death penalty on the state level. Many religious groups, especially the Catholic church, are supporting the measure. The bill was filed […]

(Brookville, IN) – The planned regional consolidation of smaller transportation agencies is on hold. Franklin County Public Transportation director Missy Ratz recently told county commissioners that the move could be paused for up to a […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast Sunday night into Monday have prompted the Decatur County Health Department to open an overnight warming station for those who need to come […]

(Holton, IN) – The boil water advisory issued earlier this week for the Holton Community Water Corporation has been lifted. The advisory was put in place because of a water main break. Crews from the […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with local 4-H members from Ripley and Franklin counties this week on Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse. As a strong supporter of agriculture and leadership development, […]

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. will take place at the Park Office at 716 South Park Avenue. The change in […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Primary School (BPS) will hold registration for the Mandarin Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program offered to incoming kindergartners for the 2025-2026 school year, according to BPS principal Brad Stoneking. Kindergartners enrolling […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Officer Nic Polley and his K9 partner Bradly were introduced and sworn in at this week’s City of Greensburg Board of Works meeting. Polley served four years in the United States Marine […]

(Batesville, IN) – People from near and far lined up bright and early Thursday morning outside Schmidt Bakery in Batesville to buy Cherry Thing-A-Lings. The fritter-type donut filled with cherries and topped with a cherry […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Applications are being accepted for the Change Ripley County Grant. Ripley Youth Outreach, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation, is accepting applications for the grant, which encourages young people […]

(Statewide) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no residential or business deliveries, except for Priority […]