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Several Departments Battle Batesville House Fire

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – No one was injured when a house caught fire on Six Pine Ranch Road in Batesville Sunday afternoon. Batesville Fire and Rescue says crews were called at 1:46 p.m. to a report […]

Franklin Co. Democrats Reorganize

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – The Franklin County Democratic Party held its reorganization meeting on Saturday. Those elected to the Central Committee were Chair Christina Chappelow Persson; Vice-Chair David Kirk; Secretary Carol Wiley, and Treasurer Monica Yane, […]

Zimmerman’s Bill Expanding Use of Fire Protection Districts Moves to Senate

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Rep. Alex Zimmerman’s (R-North Vernon) bill allowing fire protection districts to provide emergency medical services passed out of the House. Zimmerman said fire protection districts, which can be formed by local governments, have […]

EC FCCLA Garners Awards at State Leadership Conference

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – The 2025 Indiana FCCLA State Leadership Conference is officially in the books, and what a fantastic event it was! The conference was held February 27-28 at the Horizon Convention Center in […]

Legislative Session 2nd Half Starts Today

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – The second half of the 2025 legislative session begins Monday. Essentially, that means the Indiana House will now consider legislation passed by the Senate and the Senate will review legislation passed by the […]

Lifesavers Honored by Versailles American Legion

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The Versailles American Legion Post has recognized Co-Firefighters of the Year. Gary Thomas and Brian Thomas with the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department were honored recently for their efforts in saving the life […]

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Sunday Marked 13 Years Since Deadly Holton Tornado

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Holton, IN) – Sunday marked the 13th anniversary of the deadly tornado that struck Holton. The EF-3 twister roared down Versailles Street at 3:58 pm on March 2, 2012, killing well-known local musician Ron Pickett, […]

Bright Fire Lt. Loses Battle with Cancer

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Bright, IN) – A Southeastern Indiana fire department is mourning the passing of one of its own. Bright Fire & EMS Lt. Kevin McKinney lost his battle with cancer on Thursday. The 53-year-old McKinney served […]

Members Sue Electric Co-op CEO, Board

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Fourteen Decatur County REMC members have sued the electric co-operative’s CEO and Board of Directors. In a four-count, 23-page complaint filed in Decatur Superior Court, the members’ attorneys allege fraud, breach of […]

Sports Daily Digest March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025 Tom Snape

Norwell defeated Greensburg 53-44 in the Class 3A IHSAA girls basketball state championship heard Saturday evening on the Sports Voice from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pirates were led by Leah West, who scored 17 […]

Pet Mealtime Went on a Tail Wagging Adventure at Rube Goldberg Contest

March 1, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The 14th annual, regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest hosted by Genesis: Pathways to Success and the Batesville Community School Corporation was held on Saturday, February 22, at Batesville High School. A […]

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Braun Invites Applicants to the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship Program

March 1, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun has announced that applications for the 2025-26 Governor’s Fellowship are now being accepted. The fellowship is open to college graduates who received their associate or bachelor’s degrees beginning in […]