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New Ivy Tech Healthcare Scholarship for Lawrenceburg/Batesville Students

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg/Batesville, IN) – Ivy Tech Community College has established a new scholarship for students in the Lawrenceburg and Batesville areas interested in advancing their education in healthcare. The Southeast Indiana (SE IN) Healthcare Scholarship was […]

Local News

South Ripley Elementary Recognized Nationally by Project Lead The Way

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – South Ripley Elementary School proudly announces its recognition as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon a select number of elementary schools across the […]

Women’s Giving Circle Makes Lasting Impact in Ripley County

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – On April 23, the Ripley County Community Foundation’s initiative, the Women’s Giving Circle, warmly welcomed guests to a luncheon celebrating philanthropy and rallying support for programs addressing issues that predominantly affect […]

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Morales Reports Increased Voter Registrations

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales reports an increase in Hoosier voter registrations leading up to the May Primary Election. Data shows a greater increase in new voter registrations in the last […]

Themed Gas Pump Raises Funds for JCD

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) – CountryMark and Laughery Valley Ag approached Jac-Cen-Del Community Schools with a unique fundraising opportunity last year. They made an offer to designate one of the gas pumps at CountryMark in Osgood as […]

Historic Home to House Library’s History and Genealogy Department

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – The Franklin County Public Library District (FCPLD) recently purchased the home of John Newman, located at 912 Main Street. This historic, two-story brick building (pictured) will eventually house the library’s Local History […]

Local News

Fireside Inn Closing at the End of This Month

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Enochburg, IN) – It’s the end of an era for devotees of “Krisp Chic Chicken.” Fireside Inn owners Dan and Becky Kinker posted on Facebook over the weekend that have made the difficult decision to […]

Milan School Board President Passes Away

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – The Milan community is mourning the passing of a school board member. A post on X (formerly known as Twitter) from Milan Community Schools says Jerry Gauck died peacefully on Friday morning. […]

Local Street Affected by Water Main Break

May 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – North Broadway Street near Barachel Lane in Greensburg was down to one lane for most of Sunday because of a water main break. Crews were able to repair the main and there […]

Jim’s Journal, May 6th, 2024

May 6, 2024 Jim Williams

Good thing this is a day off for the Reds, because they seem to need a break! The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles swept Cincinnati this weekend, 3-0 Friday night, 2-1 Saturday, then yikes– 11-1 […]

Jim’s Journal, May 4th, 2024

May 4, 2024 Jim Williams

If it hadn’t been for the 7th inning, last night’s major league baseball game between the Reds and the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles might still be going on. The game started a couple hours […]

SLS Teacher, Students Honored by VFW

May 4, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Congratulations to St. Louis Catholic School STEM teacher Jill Hollins, who was named Batesville VFW Post #3183 Teacher of the Year (pictured). “We are incredibly lucky to have such a driven, creative, […]