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Jim’s Journal, April 1st, 2024

April 1, 2024 Jim Williams

It was a huge weekend in the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments, and in the men’s NCAA, those Boilermakers from West Lafayette are still tops in the nation. Purdue’s been Number 1 with 7’4″ […]

Mayor Visits St. Louis 7th Graders

March 30, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – St. Louis 7th grade students recently welcomed Batesville Mayor John Irrgang to their class to learn about the city’s plans for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 and the impact it […]

Jim’s Journal, March 30th, 2024

March 30, 2024 Jim Williams

There was a lot of exciting college basketball played last night, and the big momentum the Indiana women picked up with last weekend’s two wins in Assembly Hall unfortunately ran out as the Hoosiers got […]

Optimists Start New Fund with DCCF

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Optimist Club recently presented a check to the Decatur County Community Foundation in order to start the Optimist Club of Greensburg Fund. The Optimist Club of Greensburg Fund will be […]

OA Receives Grant to Support Launch of HS Robotics Teams

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has awarded Oldenburg Academy $15,879 to support the launch of High School Robotics Teams in and around Southeastern Indiana. This funding comes from the IDOE’s K-12 […]

Indiana Bobcats in the Crosshairs

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – After years of trying and failing, Indiana lawmakers have put bobcats in the crosshairs. The decision forces the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to create the hunting season framework and ignited fierce debate among lawmakers, wildlife advocates […]

Local News

Executive Order Issued to Support Emergency Response During Eclipse

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication and critical infrastructure systems due to the expected high-number of visitors traveling to […]

Batesville Chosen for EV Charging Station

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the first round of awards for Charging the Crossroads, which will expand the statewide electric vehicle charging network through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) […]

Leising Calls for Link 101 Corridor Project Cancellation

March 29, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) is supporting constituents in Senate District 42 in calling for the cancellation of the Link 101 Corridor Project in Southeastern Indiana. The project would create a continuous north-south […]

Jim’s Journal, March 29th, 2024

March 29, 2024 Jim Williams

It’s another big night in the college basketball tournaments, as both the men’s and women’s NCAA’s are down to their respective Sweet 16’s. On the women’s side, the 4th-seeded Indiana Hoosiers face overall Number 1 […]

Local News

North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School Honor Roll

March 28, 2024 Annie Nunley

North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School has announced their 3rd 9 weeks honor roll. All A 7th grade: Grace Michelle Berkemeier, Javiaha Lynn Corbin, LaShay Renea Dwiggins, Sara Beth Ford, Melanie Noel Harp, Josie Lillian Hartman, […]

IDOH Reports 2022 Infant Mortality Rate

March 28, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data. The 2022 IMR is 7.2 per 1,000 live births, on trend with the national […]