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Ripley County Fair Report – Friday, July 28th

July 28, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Ripley County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 28th, at 10 AM, it’s the 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest. Friday afternoon at 3 PM, there is a 4-H Livestock Auction. Friday night at […]

Margaret Mary Health announces plan to build new hospital

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health (MMH) is announcing plans for a new hospital as the first phase of an expanded health and wellness campus at its property located on Indiana State Route 229 just […]

BCSC reminding motorists about traffic safety prior to start of school

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Local residents should be prepared for traffic patterns around the schools to become more congested before and after school when the academic year resumes at the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) on […]

Ripley County Prosecutor handling police misconduct case in Shelby County

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Shelby County, IN) – Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel is serving as the special prosecutor in the case of an 18-year Indiana State Police veteran facing misconduct and perjury charges in Shelby County. Master Trooper […]

Menchhofer honored by RCCF for Wreaths Across Ripley County

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Owen Menchhofer as the 2023 President’s Award recipient. The President’s Award is given to an organization or an individual who has substantially […]

Vevay police officer facing child exploitation, voyeurism charges

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Madison, IN) – A Vevay police officer is on the other side of the law, facing child exploitation and voyeurism-related charges. The Madison Police Department says 37-year-old Kyle J. Davis was arrested on Tuesday following […]

Students explore the universe at Stargazing with Astronomers program

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success hosted another great installment of A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) programming with Stargazing With Astronomers at the Milan Public Library on […]

McBride wins Li’l Mister, Keith crowned Li’l Miss Ripley County

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Osgood, IN) – Royalty was crowned at the Ripley County 4-H Fair Wednesday night when Hunter McBride of Batesville was named “Li’l Mr. Ripley County” while Brandi Keith of Versailles was crowned “Li’l Miss Ripley […]

WB I-465 in Indy reopens two days ahead of schedule

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – It will be a bit easier to get around the south side of Indianapolis, starting today, particularly if you travel on westbound I-465. The westbound lanes of the interstate had been closed […]

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RCSO: Scammers now targeting registered sex offenders

July 27, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is dealing with a scam targeting registered sex offenders. Deputies say scammers are calling offenders, posing as police officers, and using the names of Sheriff’s Office […]

Ripley County Fair Report – Thursday, July 27th

July 27, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coming up at the Ripley County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 27th, at 9 AM, it’s the 4-H Dairy Goat Show. Wednesday afternoon at 1 PM, there is a 4-H Meat Goat Show. At 5 […]

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for area, state on Thursday

July 26, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, July 27, for Southeastern Indiana and the rest of the state from 12:01 am through […]