Local clerk’s offices have remained busy since the start of filing season.

The treasurer of the Adams Township Fire Department is facing felony charges for allegedly using department funds for personal use.

Laurie Swegman, 47, of Greensburg turned herself in to the Decatur County Jail on Wednesday

Steven Combs, Ph.D., has been named interim chancellor of the Columbus/Franklin region of Ivy Tech Community College.

He will help the region transition towards its merger with Ivy Tech Southeast.

Last week, the college announced

The PTO Winter Carnival is the primary fundraiser for the Batesville Intermediate School. (Image: Facebook)

Balloons and clown shoes are coming to Batesville Intermediate School.

Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) was presented the Distinguished Service Award from the Farm Bureau.

Former Indiana U.S.

Aurora’s acting police chief became permanent this week.

The male Snowy Owl is typically “snow-white.” Chris Fox, Batesville, snapped this picture of the owl in Decatur County and said it is most likely a female.

“No Smoking” signs have been posted at Liberty Park for three years, however an ordinance is not in place.

Batesville officials are considering a measure to ban smoking in city parks.

The proposal by

The Indiana Department of Transportation asks motorists in southeast Indiana to be on the alert for potholes on highways and interstates.

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Melissa Tucker, Executive Director of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced that the Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Knights of Columbus

Law enforcement leaders say building public awareness and education are key to stopping these crimes and holding traffickers accountable.

Associates at the Agresta, Storms & O’Leary Batesville office are pictured left to right: Rita Wilder, Lori Seifert, Matt Back, Bev Lamping and Brenda Moorman.

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