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Jim’s Journal, April 10th, 2024
It looked for a while early this afternoon like things might dry out and allow a second straight day of softball and baseball for our local high schoolers, but that seems not to be happening […]
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Drivers Reminded to Put Away Distractions Behind the Wheel
(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is reminding drivers to put away distractions while behind the wheel. It’s part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) high-visibility enforcement effort […]
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Batesville Council to Consider Amending Farm Animal Ordinance
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council on Monday night directed City Attorney Blaine Timonera to draft a clarifying amendment to the current ordinance restricting farm animals from being kept at residences within the city limits. […]
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Duke Asks for 16% Rate Increase
(Plainfield, IN) – Duke Energy Indiana has asked the state’s utility regulatory commission for a 16% increase on customers’ bills. If approved, Duke customers would see a 12% hike next year, followed by an additional […]
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Ripley County Lions Collecting Eclipse Glasses
(Ripley County, IN) – Now that the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 has come and gone, Lions Clubs in Ripley County are asking you to place your gently used eclipse viewing glasses in an envelope […]
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SE IN Experiences Total Solar Eclipse
(Southeastern IN) – The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 did not disappoint those gathered to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. All of Decatur and Franklin counties and most of Ripley and Dearborn counties were in the […]
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Jim’s Journal, April 9th, 2024
It was a huge Monday night for the Reds, battling the Brewers at Great American Ballpark. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz really got hold of the ball, a couple times. This was the first… That […]
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RCCF Announces Establishment of Ripley County Trade School Scholarship
(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Ripley County Trade School Scholarship, which will provide scholarships to graduating high school students who have studied a […]
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MMH Introduces User-Friendly Billing Platform
(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health (MMH) has implemented a new patient billing platform designed to enhance the patient experience. This platform provides patients with a user-friendly interface they can easily access to understand their […]
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BMPL Chooses Arts and Innovation Hub Architect
(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Memorial Public Library has selected krM Architecture of Indianapolis to design the Arts and Innovation Hub. The company has a local tie: Katie Grajewski is a Batesville native and Oldenburg […]
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Lenghthy Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dearborn County
(Dearborn County, IN) – State Road 1 at Mt. Pleasant Road near Guilford is scheduled to be shut down starting next Monday to complete a slide correction project. The closure is expected to last until […]
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Jennings Co. Jail Commander Held in Ripley County Following Near-Crash
(Jennings County, IN) – The Jennings County Jail Commander is under arrest and being held in the Ripley County Jail after allegedly nearly crashing head-on into a deputy. A social media post from the Jennings […]