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Gov. Holcomb rolls out the next $500M for READI 2.0

September 7, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The second round of Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI 2.0, is ready to roll, according to Gov. Eric Holcomb. “Innovation knows no boundaries and there’s no limit to […]

South Decatur to commemorate Patriot Day on Monday

September 7, 2023 Tom Snape

(Westport, IN) – South Decatur Jr./Sr. High School will participate in the National Day of Service and Remembrance on Patriot Day, Monday, September 11. The school will pay tribute to the heroes and victims who […]

Local prosecutors receive grants to combat violence against women

September 7, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Two local prosecutor’s offices have received grant funding to combat violence against women. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has awarded more than $2.8 million to 46 public and nonprofit organizations through […]

Secretary of State recognizes September as National Register to Vote Month

September 7, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) encourage citizens to celebrate National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or updating their existing registration. […]

Competitive chalk art contest to be held in Batesville October 7

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF) through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, will host the 4th annual Chalktoberfest on October 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shopping […]

Judges to visit students and civic groups for Constitution Day

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Forty-six judicial officers from across the state will meet with nearly 3,500 students and civic group members to celebrate Constitution Day later this month. Indiana courts are commemorating the signing of the U.S. […]

BCEF using annual campaign for BPS Outdoor Learning Complex

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – With banners in the schoolyard, a video on YouTube, and letters arriving in local mailboxes, the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is spreading the word that its annual campaign to raise more […]

Gov. unveils overwhelming county participation in Health First Indiana

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Gov. Eric Holcomb says 86 of Indiana’s 92 counties have opted in to receive historic funding to improve the health of Hoosiers through local partnerships between public health, healthcare, nonprofits, and other […]

Turn your side hustle into a career through entrepreneurial connections

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Genesis Pathways to Success, in partnership with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that the next session of the Side […]

Batesville Tool & Die holds official signing day for BHS co-op students

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Four Batesville High School and Ivy Tech Community College students have committed to pursue technical careers with Batesville Tool & Die (BTD) for the remainder of the current school year. The company […]

Last Free Fishing Day of the year is September 23

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – The last Free Fishing Day of the year in Indiana is September 23. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to cast a line […]

State kicks in to help boost literacy rates for Indiana children

September 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Reading may not be a favorite activity for some kids, but a new program aims to change that – by sending books directly to their homes. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library was created […]