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Jim’s Journal, April 15th, 2024

April 15, 2024 Jim Williams

It’s a big change in the weather starting the new week, so in the diamond lives, just about everybody should be able to get their games played today. The softball schedule includes Oldenburg Academy going […]

KDF Selected as Renewable Energy Demonstration Site

April 13, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Kids Discovery Factory (KDF) has been chosen by Team EARTH (Energy Awareness Rural Towns and Homes) as its renewable energy demonstration site. Team EARTH is one of 67 qualifying teams competing nationwide […]

East Central High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

April 12, 2024 Annie Nunley

East Central High School has announced their 3rd Quarter Honor Roll. Exempolary Honor Roll Sarah Albrinc Andrew Alderucci Tyler Allison Grace Amburgey Paiton Anthony Ava Arnult Gabriel Auwbrey Braidyn Back Aj Beard Keaton Beck Myranda […]

Franklin County Libraries Collecting Used Eclipse Glasses

April 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Public Libraries are collecting solar eclipse glasses. The Brookville and Laurel libraries are serving as drop off points until Saturday. April 27 for gently used glasses. They’ll be sent […]

Property Tax Bills Due in May

April 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Spring 2024 property taxes are due next month. Tax bills that have been mailed to property owners include statements for the May and November payments, and are the only bill you’ll receive […]

Facebook Marketplace Scam Circulating Around Decatur County

April 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a Facebook Marketplace scam circulating around the county. There were no specifics given about the scam. However, deputies urge you to verify information […]

Jim’s Journal, April 12th, 2024

April 12, 2024 Jim Williams

On this soggy Friday afternoon/evening, we’ve got some more weather-related info to pass along to you. Rain’s stopped in some places, but could be continuing in others– it’s been a pretty wet week across southeastern […]

Local News

Local Regions Awarded READI 2.0 Funds

April 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb has announced plans to award $500 million in Indiana Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 funds to 15 regions representing all 92 counties to support quality of place […]

Flood Watch in Effect Until Early Friday

April 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – A Flood Watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service says flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Forecasters say extra runoff may result in the flooding […]

State Road 129 Blocked by Crash

April 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Rescue crews were sent to State Road 129 south of Batesville this morning following a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries. All lanes were blocked in both directions at Adams Church Road, […]

Bridge Closed on S.R. 1 in Franklin County

April 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company closed State Road 1 at Butlers Run Bridge in Franklin County on Tuesday (April 9) to begin bridge replacement work. The closure […]

Local News

OA Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

April 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy is pleased to announce the honor roll for the 3rd quarter grading period in the 2023-24 academic year. First Honors | Class of 2027 Avery Austin, Lydia Ehrhard, Madison Hamilton, […]