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Jim’s Journal, March 12th, 2024

March 12, 2024 Jim Williams

The Colts are making some strong moves, just ahead of tomorrow’s start of NFL free agency. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the club’s agreed to a 3-year, 31 and a quarter million dollar contract extension for […]

Bill to Expand Property Owners’ Rights Moves to Governor

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would make it easier for property owners to clean their land will now move to the governor’s desk for final approval. Senate Enrolled […]

Collaboration Allows 6th Graders to Explore Mysteries of Space

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – On February 22 and March 7, sixth-grade students in Ripley County were provided with a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of our galaxy. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Oldenburg […]

Local News

Senior Life Team Member Receives Award

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Barbara Schwering, Office and Patient Coordinator at Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s (DCMH) Senior Life Solutions, has been named the 2023 Office and Patient Coordinator of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), […]

Batesville Makes History with Sweep at State Archery Competition

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville) Congratulations are due some sharp-eyed young people in all grades– high school, middle school, and elementary– in Batesville. Local boys and girls coached by Mike Weiler took top honors at Indiana’s statewide National Archery […]

Local News

Governor’s Next Level Agenda Receives Legislative Support

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb is commending the Indiana General Assembly for prioritizing his key agenda items during the legislative session, which concluded late Friday night. “I laid out a significant agenda that will […]

ISP: Phone Scammers Posing As Troopers

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General […]

It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed now through Saturday, March 16 Severe Weather Awareness Week across the state. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and National Weather Service collaborate to educate Hoosiers about […]

Westport Man Accused of Running From DUI Crash

March 11, 2024 Tom Snape

(Jennings County, IN) – A Westport man is accused of running from the law following a DUI crash in Jennings County Thursday evening. Jennings County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the intersection of State Road […]

Jim’s Journal, March 11th, 2024

March 11, 2024 Jim Williams

Saturday was a tough day for a pair of local high school boys’ basketball teams. In Class 1A, Oldenburg Academy’s Twisters were knocked out of post-season play in the regional championship 49-42, by the Greenwood […]

East Central Principal Clarifies Policy on Displaying U.S. Flag

March 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – East Central High School Principal Tom Black sent a letter to parents and guardians Friday about students displaying the American flag in the school parking lot. This comes after a senior […]

Two Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit

March 9, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Two people were arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Franklin County that began following a reported domestic dispute Thursday afternoon. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says the Communications Center received a […]