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Sentence Handed Down in Missing Teen Murder Case

March 13, 2024 Tom Snape

(Rush County, IN) – A man who admitted to the murder of a missing Rush County teen has been sentenced to 57 years in prison. Patrick Scott entered the guilty plea earlier this year in […]

GPD K9 Granted Medical Retirement

March 13, 2024 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department is losing one of its two K9s to a medical retirement. Hercules has developed hip issues, and a veterinarian determined the six-year-old German Shepherd has hip dysplasia, which […]

Judge Candidate Receives Senator’s Endorsement

March 13, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin Circuit Judge candidate Alex Dudley has picked up the endorsement of U.S Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). Dudley is challenging current Judge Steven Cox in the Republican primary in May. “I […]

Decatur County Democrats Looking to Fill Town Vacancy

March 13, 2024 Tom Snape

(Millhousen, IN) – The Decatur County Democratic Party is looking to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Millhousen Clerk-Treasurer Michael W. Shook on Tuesday. The Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for various administrative and financial […]

Jim’s Journal, March 13th, 2024

March 13, 2024 Jim Williams

You don’t have to wait long for Reds spring training baseball this afternoon. Cincinnati got run over by the White Sox 14 to 1 last night, but look to rebound today, against the Giants. Frankie […]

Local News

State Unemployment Holds Steady in January

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The State of Indiana’s unemployment rate in January stands at 3.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for January stands at 3.7%. In addition, […]

Women’s Giving Circle to Host Luncheon

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – On April 23rd the Ripley County Community Foundation’s initiative, The Women’s Giving Circle, will host a luncheon to celebrate philanthropy and support programs focused on issues which predominately impact women and […]

Two longtime Franklin County Sheriff’s Office employees retire

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated two longtime employees upon their retirement. Deputy John Roberts called it a career in February after 21 years of service, while Clerk Debbie Combs retired […]

Batesville DQ Permanently Closed

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – It was the end of an era Monday, when the Batesville Dairy Queen served its last Blizzards, burgers and Dilly Bars. Owner David Hermesch has worked there since he was 16 and […]

Batesville Council Approves Schrader Street Vacation

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night in favor of an ordinance to vacate Schrader Street. It’s part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s plan to build an Arts and Innovation Hub. […]

Sheriff Resigns as Franklin Co. 9-1-1 Director

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Sheriff Pete Cates has resigned as Franklin County 9-1-1 Director. Cates has been serving dual roles with no salary increase since he was sworn in. This practice started with Cates’ predecessor, […]

Greensburg Man Arrested on Six Felony Counts

March 12, 2024 Tom Snape

(Columbus, IN) – A Greensburg man was arrested in Columbus on six felony charges after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another person early Sunday morning and later resisted arrest during a traffic stop. Columbus […]